Good morning, Traverse City.

This Saturday, the Downtown Halloween Walk offers costumes, candy, and surprises for kids along a fun route in Traverse City, and viewers are asked to vote on their child's alternative trick-or-treating activities for Monday's UpNorthLive Unscripted show on ABC 29&8 at 6:30 p.m.

The Grand Traverse County Health Department has set up a hotline at 231-995-6800 to handle questions about an F-16 crash that happened Thursday south of Grawn, and military investigators have closed the area and asked residents not to touch debris from the jet's toxic hydrazine leak.

Designer Kelly Weldon founded Gichigami to bring young adults together with natural wine & house music.

She has held monthly events in Traverse City since March and will host indoor fall events at Seven Hills while on scheduled work travel.

Gas prices in Michigan reached a 2026 high when AAA reported an average of $4.93 per gallon on Monday, Sept.

21 — a 62-cent jump from last week; Traverse City rates remain lower at $4.85.

Kalkaska student Bentley Biallas has raised over 300 boxes selling World’s Finest Chocolate bars in a five-year effort that began with a class field trip (he led his middle school as top fundraiser for three years) and now plans a new campaign as he enters high school.

Driver education programs now urge students to place their hands at nine and three on the steering wheel — a change started in 2004 — to reduce airbag injury, though some older instructors still use the traditional 10 and two method, so parents should confirm the latest guidelines.

East Middle School students promoted an upcoming concert at The Alluvion featuring alumna Skyelea and sold out the show; they gained hands-on experience in media production through ticket sales and live reporting and will MC the event on Nov.

13.

After an April flood washed out the busy Beitner Bridge, Grand Traverse County crews are fast-tracking its rebuild; beams will arrive on Oct.

13 and work is planned for early next year if weather holds.

The Grand Traverse County Road Commission is facing record diesel prices that add about $2.67 per gallon, raising daily fuel costs during heavy use (up to an extra $8,000 per day).

Officials warn that if the high costs continue, fewer funds may be available for future road projects.

On Sept. 21, free naloxone was available in Traverse City and other Northern Michigan communities to help reverse opioid overdoses.

Harm Reduction Michigan at 124 Munson Ave (offering 24-hour distribution boxes) provided the medication while state resources made additional supplies accessible.