grand traverse county

Today, Michigan has been working on removing dams the last couple of years. However because of EPA rules, dam removal proves to be a difficult feat. Then, golf course owners petition to have a country road closed in northern Michigan, and what the community has to say about the petition. Additionally, a non-profit organization aims to build confidence and resourcefulness in school-aged children in Detroit through horsemanship. Lastly, a science reporter talks about her recent experience and book featuring Hell, Michigan and other worldly destinations.

Today, Grand Rapids-based activist Aly Bates on the community mood following two recent officer-involved deaths in the city. Also, a conversation with the GR police chief about use-of-force concerns. After that, we meet a retired chemist whose brush with death inspired new bluegrass music. And, a new book about how the US immigration system has shifted away from its 20th-century human rights focus.

Getting Michiganders ready for the coming solar eclipse, tourist season, and construction season compete in Traverse City, and we visit the studio of a Grand Rapids-based multimedia artist.

A look into the cancelation of the Traverse City film festival, the continuing rise of chronic food shortages across Michigan and behind the scenes of one of Michigan's oldest restaurants.

Until recently, Traverse City and the surrounding area have seemed like a secret jewel of natural beauty. Now, the secret's out.

On this episode of Stateside, two reporters discuss Michigan's new record-breaking budget. Next, in honor of Zingerman's 40th birthday, a reairing of our conversation with author Michelene Maynard. Then, a successful push to protect land in several northern Michigan counties from development. Finally, the Lansing organization that is teaching young people valuable trades.

Grand Traverse County has the second-highest COVID-19 vaccination rate in Michigan, but in a few weeks, it’s hosting a festival that could bring in more…

Today on Stateside, a collision in Grand Traverse County between the region’s gun culture, and a growing awareness of how firearms inform public debate.…

Democrats have struggled to find candidates to run for office in Grand Traverse County. In recent elections, Democrats let most seats on the county Board…

The state of Michigan is setting aside more money for future disasters and emergencies.This past week, Gov. Rick Snyder signed a bill to raise the cap on…