Good morning, Traverse City.

On Sept. 14, the Traverse City Area Public Schools Board approved bids to secure a hybrid HVAC system at Central Grade School after community fundraising collected $379,529 + a utility rebate and grant support.

The upgrade will lower the district’s carbon footprint and last 30 years as funds are sought.

Traverse City Police Department is hosting a family-friendly event tonight with live music and personal stories that aim to reduce stigma.

The event will bring community members together for an evening of dialogue and connection.

Cherryland Humane Society in Grand Traverse County opened a new cat center and conference space built with community donations spanning 9,000 sqft.

The expansion provides a calm area for cats to reduce stress and host group events, aiming to speed up adoptions.

A corporate jet landed safely at Cherry Capital Airport after a landing-gear alert caused officials to briefly close nearby roads for caution; the Cessna Citation Longitude carried 10 passengers and crew and touched down shortly after 2 p.m.

State agencies will hold an informational meeting on Wednesday, Sept.

16 at Shanty Creek Resort (Cedar River Lodge) from 6 to 8 p.m. to review the Wickes plume and its TCE contamination from the former manufacturing plant, with the Health Department and EGLE addressing water safety and extension plans.

Kingsley is planning a new downtown project after five properties were demolished last month — the Downtown Development Authority will choose a development partner in the next two years to build affordable mixed-use spaces on Main Street and Brownson Avenue.

The Comets defeated the Lakers in a district final rematch on Monday, Sept.

14.