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Northwest Michigan is giving books to preschoolers in response to decreasing literacy rates. Declining donations and state funding uncertainty cast a shadow on the program. Other states fully fund the efforts.

From the outside, US commercial shipping may look like an industry past its prime. The American fleet, called the US Merchant Marine, comprised 16% of the global commercial fleet in 1960. Now, it makes up less than half of a percent of commercial ships worldwide.

The family of a homeless man with mental issues accused of stabbing 11 people at a Walmart near Traverse City say they’ve begged authorities to institutionalize him for decades.

The Northwestern Michigan Fair held its annual "Kid's Day" and "Special Kid's Day" on Wednesday. The fair offered accommodations and activities for children with special needs.

Grand Traverse County's East Bay Township hosted two open houses to discuss proposed changes to the U.S. 31 North corridor.

Bradford Gille's bond set at $100,000. Also: The Emmet County Sheriff's Office announced Monday it been looking for Gille for about 24 hours before the attack.

City and County law enforcement in Emmett County were searching for the suspect in the Traverse City Walmart stabbing prior to the incident.

All 11 of the people stabbed at a Traverse City Walmart over the weekend are expected to survive. The suspect is expected to face charges including terrorism,

Free counseling is being offered in the wake of the mass stabbing that took place at the Traverse City Walmart on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

Munson Medical Center in Traverse City recently saw the largest number of patients in the hospital's history.