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Financial misconduct investigation begins after Jordan Valley EMS director’s termination
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- Financial misconduct investigation begins after Jordan Valley EMS director’s termination
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- The Jordan Valley EMS Authority Board terminated its director, Joel Yonkman, this past week.
The chairman of the Jordan Valley EMS Authority in East Jordan said board members were concerned about his handling of money and his lack of communication with the board.
“I did have an email out to Joel the previous week that I needed to sit down and talk with him because he was making some motions that weren't really board-approved,” said Mark L. Penzien, chairman of Jordan Valley EMS Authority. “And I wasn't sure exactly what I was going to say to him, but it's been that he hasn't been listening to the board."
Charlevoix County Sheriff Chuck Vondra said there is an investigation due to the accusation of financial misconduct.
DETAILS: https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/financial-misconduct-investigation-begins-after-jordan-valley-ems-directors-termination-charlevoix-county
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- Duane Davis sentenced 40 years to life in prison for murder of Tupac Shakur
- Runtime
- 3:01
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- A judge sentenced Duane “Keffe D” Davis to 40 years to life in prison for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. Prosecutors said they hope the sentence brings some measure of closure to Shakur’s loved ones.
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- Justice Dept. issues subpoenas to Ilhan Omar's family members after searching her home
- Runtime
- 1:20
- Date posted
- 20 days ago
- Description
- Federal investigators have subpoenaed Rep. Ilhan Omar’s sister and at least one other family member, according to reports from The New York Times and Fox News.
The subpoenas come days after agents searched Omar’s Washington, D.C., home as part of an ongoing criminal investigation involving alleged false statements and omissions on decades-old immigration paperwork.
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- Very Quiet Forecast...Sunshine & 60's...Little to No Rain in Sight
- Runtime
- 12:30
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Very Quiet Forecast...Sunshine & 60's...Little to No Rain in Sight
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- Woman shares video after deadly Goliath incident at Six Flags Over Georgia
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- A Six Flags Over Georgia visitor who filmed guests being evacuated from the stopped Goliath roller coaster says she left the park shaken. A 42-year-old man died after falling from the ride, and several other guests were injured, police said.
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- Michigan DNR seeks bear den reports as black bears prepare to hibernate across the state
- Runtime
- 2:38
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- As winter approaches, bears are preparing to enter hibernation and the Department of Natural Resources is asking the public to report sightings of bear dens.
“Every winter, bears in Michigan and throughout their North American range go into a period of hibernation or winter sleep,” said Mark Boersen, wildlife biologist for the DNR. “We only have black bears in Michigan, but they all will hibernate throughout the winter.”
According to the Michigan DNR, Michigan is home to an estimated 11,000 black bears in the Upper Peninsula and 1,800 in the Lower Peninsula.
“The den could look like anything from the bear just walking through the woods and lying down in other words, very little preparation or it could be much more elaborate, like a bear may dig out a hole in the ground, making a large hole,” Boersen said.
If you spot a bear den, the DNR wants to know about it.
“We would like the public's help in locating bea...
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- Flying cars are real? Tesla unveils ROADSTER in dramatic midair flip
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Tesla unveiled its new Roadster during a dramatic event that had Elon Musk saying, "Well, it worked."
During the event, the vehicle was seen flying and doing a midair flip after what Tesla describes as accelerating from zero to 60 mph in under a second.
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- Advocates push for children online safety legislation: UpNorthLive Unscripted 10/16/26
- Runtime
- 29:56
- Date posted
- 21 days ago
- Description
- Join us for our UpNorthLive Unscripted show at 6:30 on ABC 29&8, Facebook, YouTube, and X. Be sure to vote on our question of the day and leave any thoughts you have on the topic in the comments.
Question of the day: Do you post pictures of your children online?
Join the conversation here: https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/poll-do-you-post-pictures-of-your-children-online
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- Michigan DNR seeks bear den reports as black bears prepare to hibernate across the state
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- As winter approaches, bears are preparing to enter hibernation and the Department of Natural Resources is asking the public to report sightings of bear dens.
“Every winter, bears in Michigan and throughout their North American range go into a period of hibernation or winter sleep,” said Mark Boersen, wildlife biologist for the DNR. “We only have black bears in Michigan, but they all will hibernate throughout the winter.”
According to the Michigan DNR, Michigan is home to an estimated 11,000 black bears in the Upper Peninsula and 1,800 in the Lower Peninsula.
“The den could look like anything from the bear just walking through the woods and lying down in other words, very little preparation or it could be much more elaborate, like a bear may dig out a hole in the ground, making a large hole,” Boersen said.
If you spot a bear den, the DNR wants to know about it.
DETAILS: https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/michig...
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- Off and on rain and wind today, drier weekend weather: Friday, October 16 forecast
- Runtime
- 22:14
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Off and on rain and wind today, drier weekend weather: Friday, October 16 forecast
HAPPY FRIDAY!!! Meteorologist Heather Bricca and anchor Katrina Bailey take a look at today's weather and answer your questions!
Latest weather: https://upnorthlive.com/weather
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- JD Vance on Abdul El Sayed
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- JD Vance was in Michigan Thursday campaigning alongside Republicans in as they come down to the final stretch of the campaign.
The Vice President took the stage at a sports complex in Monroe.
The theme of the visit is "protect our future" aiming to boost Republicans and lay out the contrast with Democrats.
Vance also spoke a lot about democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
Vance criticized El-Sayed's past comments and the policies he wants to pursue.
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- Title
- JD Vance visits Michigan for midterm rally
- Runtime
- 26:36
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- JD Vance was in Michigan Thursday campaigning alongside Republicans in as they come down to the final stretch of the campaign.
The Vice President took the stage at a sports complex in Monroe.
The theme of the visit is "protect our future" aiming to boost Republicans and lay out the contrast with Democrats.
Vance also spoke a lot about democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
Vance criticized El-Sayed's past comments and the policies he wants to pursue.
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- Title
- JD Vance Supports Mike Rodgers
- Runtime
- 1:41
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- JD Vance was in Michigan Thursday campaigning alongside Republicans in as they come down to the final stretch of the campaign.
The Vice President took the stage at a sports complex in Monroe.
The theme of the visit is "protect our future" aiming to boost Republicans and lay out the contrast with Democrats.
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- Former business owner could face up to 50-years for alleged unpaid employee taxes
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- A former Traverse City business owner has been indicted by the United States Attorney’s Office and could face up to 50 years in prison and have to pay a total fine of $2.5 million after he allegedly failed to pay over $47,000 in employee taxes.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Michigan announced Thursday the indictment of Traverse City resident Christopher Robin Roehler, 65.
The indictment of Roehler is part of a nationwide effort that is targeting tax fraud and related offenses, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.
According to the indictment returned by a grand jury in the Western District of Michigan, Roehler was the owner and manager of Rolling Farms Café, where he was responsible for collecting, accounting for and paying over to the Internal Revenue Service employment taxes.
The indictment alleges that Roehler willfully failed to truthfully account for and pay over a total of $47,679 in taxes on ...
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- Former business owner could face up to 50-years for alleged unpaid employee taxes
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- A former Traverse City business owner has been indicted by the United States Attorney’s Office and could face up to 50 years in prison and have to pay a total fine of $2.5 million after he allegedly failed to pay over $47,000 in employee taxes.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Michigan announced Thursday the indictment of Traverse City resident Christopher Robin Roehler, 65.
The indictment of Roehler is part of a nationwide effort that is targeting tax fraud and related offenses, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.
According to the indictment returned by a grand jury in the Western District of Michigan, Roehler was the owner and manager of Rolling Farms Café, where he was responsible for collecting, accounting for and paying over to the Internal Revenue Service employment taxes.
The indictment alleges that Roehler willfully failed to truthfully account for and pay over a total of $47,679 in taxes on ...
- Title
- JD Vance joins Republicans on final stretch of tour.
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- JD Vance joined republicans on the final stretch of their campaign Thursday, speaking to the theme "Protect Our Future" while Abdul El-Sayed was joined by AOC continuing his campaign for Senate in the Upper Peninsula. Plus light rain and cooler air in the forecast for later tonight.
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- Foundation and steel go up as Cherry Capital Airport adds four new gates
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- That is just phase one in what will soon be called the 'Gates to the Future '.
“We always fly out of Traverse City, always,” said Lois Hinkins, frequent flyer out of the Cherry Capital Airport.
Lois Hinkins said she's been flying out of Cherry Capital Airport for years and she's noticed the number of other travelers increasing.
DETAILS: https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/foundation-and-steel-go-up-as-cherry-capital-airport-adds-four-new-gates-grand-traverse-county
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- Business owner faces tax fraud charges: UpNorthLive Unscripted 10/15/26
- Runtime
- 30:02
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- Join us for our UpNorthLive Unscripted show at 6:30 on ABC 29&8, Facebook, YouTube, and X. Be sure to vote on our question of the day and leave any thoughts you have on the topic in the comments.
Question of the day: How do your kids get to school?
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- LIVE: Vice President JD Vance returns to Michigan for Midterm Rally
- Runtime
- 1:46:25
- Date posted
- 22 days ago
- Description
- LIVE: Vice President JD Vance has returned to Michigan - this time stopping in for a Midterm rally in Monroe.
This comes ahead of his appearance in a town hall in Michigan on Saturday.
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- Showers move in later today with steady rain into Friday: Thursday, October 15 forecast
- Runtime
- 25:02
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Showers move in later today with steady rain into Friday: Thursday, October 15 forecast
Happy Thursday! Meteorologist Heather Bricca and anchor Katrina Bailey take a look at today's weather and answer your questions!
Latest weather: https://upnorthlive.com/weather
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- Abdul El-Sayed discusses affordability in the U.P.
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Abdul El-Sayed discusses affordability while campaigning in the Upper Peninsula.
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- Abdul El-Sayed campaigns with AOC in the U.P.
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed brought his campaign to the Upper Peninsula Thursday where he was joined by New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
The two made a stop in Escanaba as part of a campaign tour through the U.P.
DETAILS: https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/abdul-el-sayed-campaigns-with-aoc-in-the-up
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- Abdul El-Sayed discusses Donald Trump the U.P with AOC
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Abdul El-Sayed is in the U.P. on his campaign tour with AOC, where he discusses Donald Trump coming to Michigan.
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- Fundraiser for local firefighter and EMT who is battling cancer
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Local communities are teaming up to raise money for Mike Downey, a firefighter and EMT who is battling cancer.
Downey has been a firefighter and EMT in multiple counties since he was 17 years old and recently worked in Kalkaska.
After going to the doctors for pain, he was immediately sent to Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit and was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer.
People who have work beside Downey for the last 20 years say he has played a big role in the communities he has served.
This weekend in Kalkaska a benefit dinner will be held to raise money for Downey and his family. The dinner will be from 1-5 p.m. at Railroad Square in Kalkaska.
DETAILS: https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/fundraiser-for-local-firefighter-and-emt-who-is-battling-cancer
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- Foundation and steel go up as Cherry Capital Airport adds four new gates
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Upgrades are coming to the state's third-largest airport and it's looking a lot different now.
Right now, you can see what almost looks like an outline of that addition, as crews work to lay the foundation and add in steel beams.
That is just phase one in what will soon be called the 'Gates to the Future '.
“We always fly out of Traverse City, always,” said Lois Hinkins, frequent flyer out of the Cherry Capital Airport.
Lois Hinkins said she's been flying out of Cherry Capital Airport for years and she's noticed the number of other travelers increasing.
“It seems like we always see somebody we know,” said Hinkins.
Now, the airport is planning to add a little more elbow room for passengers like Lois who rely on Cherry Capital to get out of town.
“Our existing concourse is running really at 350 percent capacity,” Bob Nelesen, Cherry Capital Airport engineer said.
When the C...
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- Endangered piping plover nears record growth in 2025, with gains continuing in 2026
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- The endangered piping plover reached near-record increasing population levels in 2025, with numbers increasing even further in 2026.
“The piping plover by protecting it, you're really putting an umbrella of protection over this really rare, important ecosystem, the Great Lakes Dunes,” said Vince Cavalieri, wildlife biologist at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. “And here at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore we actually have the largest collection of dunes on freshwater in the world.”
This type of bird has been seeing some small increases over the years, but this increase is very promising.
“We've been working on the recovery of Great Lakes Piping Plover for several decades now they were listed as endangered in 1986,” said Cavalieri. “At the time there was only about 17 pairs total in the entire Great Lakes population.”
Cavalieri said there are many reasons behind this increase. The piping plover’s nest in ...
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- Fundraiser for local firefighter and EMT who is battling cancer
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Local communities are teaming up to raise money for Mike Downey, a firefighter and EMT who is battling cancer.
Downey has been a firefighter and EMT in multiple counties since he was 17 years old and recently worked in Kalkaska.
After going to the doctors for pain, he was immediately sent to Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit and was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer.
People who have work beside Downey for the last 20 years say he has played a big role in the communities he has served.
This weekend in Kalkaska a benefit dinner will be held to raise money for Downey and his family. The dinner will be from 1-5 p.m. at Railroad Square in Kalkaska.
Another benefit dinner will be held November 11, at Interlochen Eagles 3-5-0-3. Donations can also be made to a GoFundMe account by clicking here.
DETAILS: https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/fundraiser-for-local-firefighter-and-emt-who-is-battling-c...
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- Man facing felony charge for allegedly threatening to kill County Prosecutor
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- A Traverse City man could face up to 20 years in prison after allegedly threatening to kill an elected local official.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said Edward Manseau, 57, of Traverse City was arraigned Friday, Oct. 9, in the 86th District Court in Traverse City on one count of making a terroristic threat or false report of terrorism.
In August, the Department of the Attorney General said Manseau allegedly told a social worker employed by the Traverse City Police Department that he wanted to hire someone to kill the locally elected County Prosecutor.
Later, the Department of the Attorney General alleges Manseau claimed that instead of hiring someone to kill the County Prosecutor, he wanted to take their life himself.
The number of threats of violence made against elected officials are rising across the country and, sadly, local leaders, even prosecutors, are not immune to this disturbing trend,” said Attorney General Nesse...
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- Man facing felony charge for allegedly threatening to kill County Prosecutor
- Runtime
- 0:32
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- A Traverse City man could face up to 20 years in prison after allegedly threatening to kill an elected local official.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said Edward Manseau, 57, of Traverse City was arraigned Friday, Oct. 9, in the 86th District Court in Traverse City on one count of making a terroristic threat or false report of terrorism.
In August, the Department of the Attorney General said Manseau allegedly told a social worker employed by the Traverse City Police Department that he wanted to hire someone to kill the locally elected County Prosecutor.
Later, the Department of the Attorney General alleges Manseau claimed that instead of hiring someone to kill the County Prosecutor, he wanted to take their life himself.
DETAILS: https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/man-facing-felony-charge-for-allegedly-threatening-to-kill-county-prosecutor-grand-traverse-county-traverse-city-terroristic-threat-false-report-of-terrorism
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- North Sky Raptors getting closer to having new home in Grand Traverse County
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- A northern Michigan raptor center is getting closer to its goal of getting a new home in Grand Traverse County. North Sky Raptors has been talking to county commissioners for the past two years about a long-term lease for property at Camp Greilick. County commissioners said a possible next step could be holding a public hearing before approving the lease.
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- Threats made against County Prosecutor: UpNorthLive Unscripted 10/14/26
- Runtime
- 31:08
- Date posted
- 23 days ago
- Description
- Join us for our UpNorthLive Unscripted show at 6:30 on ABC 29&8, Facebook, YouTube, and X. Be sure to vote on our question of the day and leave any thoughts you have on the topic in the comments.
Question of the day: Have you ever utilized unemployment benefits?
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- Few sprinkles today with widespread rain arriving later tomorrow: Wednesday, October 14 forecast
- Runtime
- 27:47
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Few sprinkles today with widespread rain arriving later tomorrow: Wednesday, October 14 forecast
Happy Wednesday! Meteorologist Heather Bricca and anchor Katrina Bailey take a look at today's weather and answer your questions!
Latest weather: https://upnorthlive.com/weather
- Title
- Unanimous vote enacts Blair Township data center moratorium after crowded public hearing
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- On Tuesday night in Grand Traverse County, a unanimous vote on a data center moratorium ordinance took place in Blair Township.
The moratorium will temporarily halt applications, permits, and approvals for data centers in Blair Township for one year.
This comes after a public hearing that drew large crowds of residents all vocalizing their concerns with data centers in their community.
The top concerns among residents included higher electric costs, water usage and loud noise.
Blair Township commissioners said that with the moratorium in place, they will be able to come up with answers to residents' concerns and hash out all the good and the bad when it comes to data centers.
DETAILS: https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/unanimous-vote-enacts-blair-township-data-center-moratorium-after-crowded-public-hearing-grand-traverse-county
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- Vacant downtown Cheboygan building to become cultural center, gallery and apartments
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Downtown Cheboygan is going through a major change with one of its long-time vacant buildings being transformed into a commercial space with two residential units.
It will house a cultural center and art gallery and upstairs there will be two apartments.
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation funded $335,000 through a revitalization and placemaking grant.
Additional funds came from the state.
DETAILS: https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/vacant-downtown-cheboygan-building-to-become-cultural-center-gallery-and-apartments
- Title
- Road crews set Beitner Bridge beams after spring flooding
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- The Grand Traverse County Road Commission has received the beams it needed for the Beitner Bridge to connect both sides of the river.
Crews worked on installing those beams Tuesday. There is still no official reopening date for the bridge, which was washed out in the spring due to widespread flooding.
Grand Traverse County Road Commission Manager Dan Watkins said there are still too many unknowns to commit to a specific reopening date.
DETAILS: https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/road-crews-set-beitner-bridge-beams-after-spring-flooding
- Title
- Unanimous vote enacts Blair Township data center moratorium after crowded public hearing
- Runtime
- 1:09
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- On Tuesday night in Grand Traverse County, a unanimous vote on a data center moratorium ordinance took place in Blair Township.
The moratorium will temporarily halt applications, permits, and approvals for data centers in Blair Township for one year.
This comes after a public hearing that drew large crowds of residents all vocalizing their concerns with data centers in their community.
The top concerns among residents included higher electric costs, water usage and loud noise.
Blair Township commissioners said that with the moratorium in place, they will be able to come up with answers to residents' concerns and hash out all the good and the bad when it comes to data centers.
Commissioners said they want residents to remain vocal when it comes to data centers and continue to show up to meetings about them.
DETAILS: https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/unanimous-vote-enacts-blair-township-data-center-moratorium-...
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- 167,000 fewer Michiganders on SNAP since One Big Beautiful Bill signed, food banks wary
- Runtime
- 2:22
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- At the start of October, new requirements kicked in for states for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Changes well before then have already impacted recipients, however.
In Michigan, there are around 167,000 fewer SNAP recipients compared to last year and some are pointing the finger at the One Big Beautiful Bill, signed in July 2025.
Among the bill's changes, states must pay more than the existing 50% of administrative costs.
"The federal covered the other half," Julie Cassidy, a senior policy analyst at the Michigan League for Public Policy, said. "The federal government reduced its share to 25%, so that meant that the state had to come up with another $94 million, roughly."
DETAILS: https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/michiganders-snap-assistance-one-big-beautiful-bill-food-banks-pantries-economy-government-politics-trump-health
- Title
- Unanimous vote for one-year moratorium on data centers in Blair Township
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Blair Township votes unanimously for a one-year moratorium on data centers. The moratorium will halt applications, permits and approvals for data centers. Township commissioners are also urging residents to remain vocal on the topic.
- Title
- 167,000 fewer Michiganders on SNAP since One Big Beautiful Bill signed, food banks wary
- Runtime
- 2:22
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- At the start of October, new requirements kicked in for states for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Changes well before then have already impacted recipients, however.
In Michigan, there are around 167,000 fewer SNAP recipients compared to last year and some are pointing the finger at the One Big Beautiful Bill, signed in July 2025.
Among the bill's changes, states must pay more than the existing 50% of administrative costs.
"The federal covered the other half," Julie Cassidy, a senior policy analyst at the Michigan League for Public Policy, said. "The federal government reduced its share to 25%, so that meant that the state had to come up with another $94 million, roughly."
If SNAP error rates are above 6%, states must also pay more of the money going directly to families.
As Michigan's rate sits north of 9%, Cassidy projects the state could end up paying $400 million next year.
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- Title
- Debate grows as some Michigan communities remove Flock cameras
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- The automatic license plate readers, or Flock cameras, popping up along roads and highways across the state remain a frequent topic in some Michigan communities.
Some areas are starting the process of even removing Flock cameras.
Garfield, Peninsula, and East Bay townships each have an agreement with Flock.
According to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office, the cameras have been a big assist to law enforcement.
According to Capt. Chris Clark, Grand Traverse County has 27 Flock cameras between three townships.
Garfield and East Bay townships both have a five-year contract with the cameras that started in 2023.
“They're a very valuable tool for us,” said Clark. “We've had multiple cases where missing persons have been found. We've had stolen vehicles recovered through the utilization of the Flock LPR system.”
However, some Michigan communities are deciding to stop using the cameras al...
- Title
- SNAP changes: UpNorthLive Unscripted 10/13/26
- Runtime
- 31:07
- Date posted
- 24 days ago
- Description
- Join us for our UpNorthLive Unscripted show at 6:30 on ABC 29&8, Facebook, YouTube, and X. Be sure to vote on our question of the day and leave any thoughts you have on the topic in the comments.
Question of the day: Do you do your own research on candidates and issues before going to vote?
Join the conversation here: https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/poll-do-you-do-your-own-research-on-candidates-and-issues-before-going-to-vote
- Title
- Debate grows as some Michigan communities remove Flock cameras
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- The automatic license plate readers, or Flock cameras, popping up along roads and highways across the state remain a frequent topic in some Michigan communities.
Some areas are starting the process of even removing Flock cameras.
Garfield, Peninsula, and East Bay townships each have an agreement with Flock.
According to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office, the cameras have been a big assist to law enforcement.
According to Capt. Chris Clark, Grand Traverse County has 27 Flock cameras between three townships.
DETAILS: https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/debate-grows-as-some-michigan-communities-remove-flock-cameras-grand-traverse-county-garfield-peninsula-east-bay-townships
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- Shower chances early today with some lake-effect rain tomorrow: Tuesday, October 13 forecast
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- 25:52
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Shower chances today with some lake-effect rain tomorrow: Tuesday, October 13 forecast
Happy Tuesday! Meteorologist Heather Bricca and anchor Katrina Bailey take a look at today's weather and answer your questions!
Latest weather: https://upnorthlive.com/weather
- Title
- Man dies after fall from Six Flags roller coaster
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Authorities have identified the man who died after falling from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia as 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem of Atlanta.
Preliminary information from investigators indicates he was ejected from the ride and struck other riders before falling beneath the attraction. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.
Six Flags temporarily closed nine similar rides across six its parks after the fatal incident. The company said the closures were made out of an abundance of caution.
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- Title
- Protesters interrupt Trump's midterm rally
- Runtime
- 0:40
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Protesters interrupt Trump's midterm rally in Ohio.
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- Title
- Trump speaks about Ilhan Omar: 'She's from a place with no laws'
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar's home was searched by federal agents with Homeland Security on Monday morning as part of a criminal investigation, sources confirmed to the Associated Press.
The Justice Department said in a statement that HSI agents executed a judicially authorized search warrant secured by the department in the Washington, D.C., area but provided no other details.
"This enforcement action is part of an ongoing federal criminal investigation," the department said.
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- Title
- Sugar Loaf reopens to public after more than 25 years in Leelanau County
- Runtime
- 1:12
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Sugar Loaf is welcoming visitors back to its slopes for the first time in more than 25 years, reopening as a public recreation area in Leelanau County with a new Summit Trail and plans for expanded outdoor activities.
The former Sugar Loaf ski resort in Leelanau County has now reopened under the name Sugar Loaf Scenic Area.
The resort closed back in 2000 and sat vacant for more than two decades before the Leelanau Conservancy took ownership.
The Leelanau Conservancy invited the community to explore the property and its new Summit Trail Friday night.
Visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Northern Michigan, from rolling farmlands to the Sleeping Bear Dunes.
DETAILS: https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/sugar-loaf-reopens-to-public-after-more-than-25-years-in-leelanau-county?teaserSource=trending
- Title
- Was search of Ilhan Omar's D.C. home 'political? | Neighbor reacts to DHS raid
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- One of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s neighbors is reacting to Homeland Security officers executing a search warrant at the lawmaker’s D.C. residence on Monday morning.
The neighbor, Sharon Jackson, says she thinks the raid is “political” and woke up to banging around 4:30 a.m.
#ilhanomar #dhs #immigration #midterms #reaction
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- Title
- Rep. Ilhan Omar speaks out after federal agents raid home
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar's home was searched by federal agents with Homeland Security on Monday morning as part of a criminal investigation, sources confirmed to the Associated Press.
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- Title
- Fall colors at Sugar Loaf in Leelanau County
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 25 days ago
- Description
- Fall is in the air in northern Michigan and with fall come leaves changing color!
Check out these aerial views of Sugar Loaf in Leelanau County and all the fall colors.
If you have any photos or videos you want to share of the fall colors, you can send them here: https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/fall-colors-shine-across-northern-michigan-see-photos-from-upnorthlive-viewers-autumn-leaves-october-upnorthlive-pictures-gallery-submit-northern-michigan-peninsula
