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Jail trouble
There have been calls to improve or replace the Grand Traverse County Jail for years. This week, we go inside, hear about some problems and learn why the conversation around the jail has been stuck for so long.
Public comment opens on a plan to clear trees for solar near Gaylord
DNR pans to clear a little over half a square mile of forest for solar panels in Otsego County sparked a firestorm of criticism from lawmakers.
New Mich. House speaker talks first bills, taking charge, working with Dems in first news conference
The new Speaker of the Michigan House says he hopes to see new minimum wage and sick leave policies pass within “the next few weeks.”
‘Our infrastructure is shot’: The stymied hopes for a better jail
There seems to be wide agreement that Grand Traverse County needs a new jail. So why, after decades of conversation about it, is the idea still seemingly stuck in place?
Costs, attendance have 2 Traverse City Methodist churches considering merger
A vote from both congregations is needed for the merger to go through. There’s no date set for a vote yet.