Good morning, Traverse City.

Recently released, the Friday the 13th prequel 'Crystal Lake' offers all 8 episodes featuring local actor Nancy Nagrant, a Michigan native and Western Michigan grad now joining the well-known horror franchise as actor, producer & soon-to-be director.

Bell’s Iceman Cometh Challenge will take place on Nov.

7 and is expected to draw thousands of mountain bikers from Kalkaska to Traverse City, boosting local businesses with an estimated $6.7 million in economic impact. The 37th annual race also features contests for young riders and celebrates local outdoor recreation.

Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City received $630,876 in state funding Monday, Oct.

19 to expand maritime and shipbuilding training for high-demand careers. The grant comes as part of Michigan’s plan to upgrade equipment + support workforce development.

Traverse City Area Public Schools hosts Safe Schools Week to highlight campus security measures and emergency procedures through a centralized approach including technology tools (OK2SAY) and local law enforcement.

The initiative teaches students to distinguish reporting safety concerns from joking about them.

The Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center will receive $255,549 in federal funds for FY 2027 plus a combined state and federal support total of $380,393, marking a 30.5% drop from previous budgets plus the cut equals roughly 432 fewer counseling sessions; it aims to raise $720,000 to maintain services locally.

North Flight Aero Med has launched a 24/7 air transport service for injured police K-9s.

The service partners with Munson Healthcare, Corewell Health and Michigan State University to reduce travel time from three hours by road to one hour by air — helping officers' canine partners get faster care.

UpNorthLive is hosting the Versiti blood drive today at its Leelanau County studio (each pint can save up to three lives).

Donors are reminded to prepare with a healthy meal, plenty of water and an ID.

Munson Healthcare partners with nonprofit YesRx for Cancer Medication Donation Week to help unused oral cancer medications reach eligible patients at no cost from Oct.

19-23 — donations must be unopened in original packaging and stored correctly at Munson’s infusion centers across Northern Michigan.