Yearly Archives: 2026

Linda Meteer Cold-Case Murder Verdict Reached

Executive Summary A Grand Traverse County jury convicted 64-year-old Steven Gary Koon of second-degree murder on June 8, 2026, for the 1989 killing of 41-year-old Linda Marie Meteer. Meteer,...

Community Bash 2026

Join us Saturday, July 18th, from 1 to 6 PM at Bryant Park for the Hope on the Horizon Community Bash 2026. Enjoy a community BBQ,...

Traverse City entering summer under pressure from floods, growth, housing demand and tourism

TRAVERSE CITY — The unofficial start of summer arrived in the Grand Traverse region with a familiar mix of visitors, road work, waterfront development...

Traverse City News and more

Traverse City government, downtown, and public spaces Traverse City commissioners moved forward with several major decisions. The city voted to negotiate with Studio Anatomy LLC...

Public Safety Developments Put Northern Michigan Courts, Hospitals and Police in Focus

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — A series of recent public safety and court developments across northern Michigan has brought renewed attention to hospital security, violent-crime...

Manistee Man Faces Multiple Felony Domestic Violence Charges Across Two Counties

MANISTEE — A 24-year-old Manistee man is facing a growing list of felony charges in multiple Northern Michigan counties, stemming from alleged domestic violence incidents...

Explosion at Rare Bird Brewpub Under Investigation, Business Temporarily Closed

TRAVERSE CITY — A popular downtown gathering spot is closed indefinitely following a fire and explosion that rocked the area behind Rare Bird Brewpub...

Child Abuse Case in Benzie County Sends Shockwaves Through Northern Michigan

A disturbing child abuse case out of neighboring Benzie County is drawing regional attention this week, after a young child was found seriously injured...

Driver Attacked With Ax in Grand Traverse County Road Rage Incident

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich. — A routine traffic stop turned violent last week when a driver was attacked with an ax following a road rage...

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