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Traverse City
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Traverse City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Coast Guard crew from Traverse City rescued four people stranded on the Frankfort breakwater late Monday night as hazardous weather and 30-foot sea sprays made the rescue complex—no injuries were reported and the crew received a Bravo Zulu for their brave efforts. 9&10 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Cecilia Clary, a Traverse City witness to the July 18 Walmart stabbing, said she is working to heal after watching Bradford James Gille attack people with a knife—even as police took him into custody and he now stays at a treatment center waiting for court steps. 9&10 News
- ➤ Michigan State Police trooper Charles Sierzputowski was arrested Tuesday for perjury and obstruction of justice after he allegedly lied in his wife's DUI trial in Grand Traverse County—he has been on unpaid leave since August 22 and the case is now managed by the Leelanau County Prosecuting Attorney's office. UpNorthLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Great Lakes Children's Museum will close its Curiosity Place from Sept. 1 through Sept. 4 to install new interactive exhibits—it will reopen for play from Sept. 5 to Sept. 7 before closing again until Sept. 10 and resuming regular hours on Sept. 11. Families are advised to plan visits accordingly. 9&10 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Whitmer signed bipartisan bills Tuesday that make it illegal to create or share AI-generated sexual deepfakes without consent (the law protects Michigan residents) and she signed a measure honoring a fallen officer from 2024. 9&10 News
- ➤ Cherry Capital Airport has named its first police chief—Joseph Fitzgerald—bringing over 35 years of law enforcement experience. He is building a team of six officers to improve security and meet federal requirements. UpNorthLive
- ➤ A detour will begin Sept. 3 on US-31 near Interlochen as MDOT contractors start a $32.5 million project to rebuild 7.8 miles of highway. The work will remove poor soil, repair pavement and add safety features with temporary lane widening scheduled to begin Sept. 2 in 2026 — all aimed at keeping traffic moving safely. 9&10 News
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin a $32.5 million roadwork project on US-31 near Interlochen on Tuesday, September 3 that will detour through-traffic using local roads until work ends on Saturday, October 18. The project will rebuild a 7.8-mile stretch to add center left-turn lanes, widened shoulders and rumble strips for improved safety. UpNorthLive
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Tall Ship Manitou: Evening Sail Adventure
2 hours — Grand Traverse Bay — From $73 — Experience hands-on sailing and stunning views on a majestic tall ship.
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140th Anniversary Celebration — Beth Shalom
5:30-9 p.m. — Hagerty Center At Northwestern Michigan College — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate community with art exhibits, dinner, and socializing.
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Women in Tech Meetup
5-7 p.m. — Earthen Ales — Free entry — Connect with fellow women in tech for community support and light snacks.
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Detroit Red Wings Training Camp
8-9:30 a.m. — Centre Ice Arena — Free entry — Witness the Red Wings gear up for the season at their first Training Camp session.
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Northern Lights 5K Fun Run
8-10:30 p.m. — Munson Medical Center — Registration fees apply — Celebrate community wellness with a glowing 5K run for a great cause.
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Live Music by Jakob Abraham
Live Music by Jakob Abraham — Evening — Leelanau Wine Cellars Tasting Room — No cover charge — Savor your favorite wine while enjoying the sounds of live music by Jakob on the bay.
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YMCA Classics Under the Lights
6-9 p.m. — Turtle Creek Stadium — Free entry — Enjoy classic cars under the lights with live music and a chance to win in raffles.
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