Grand Traverse County News

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 1:41 p.m. Read more: Local , State , Economy , Cherryland , Humane Society , Cats , Dogs , No Kill , Diana Fairbanks , Fact Finder Animal shelters are facing unique challenges these days as more people can't afford to care for their pets.

Making sure drivers follow the law is what state police look out for, and you can expect to see more of them enforcing drivers' safety starting next Monday.

Swine flu immunizations at Traverse City West and East middle schools planned for next week are canceled after a vaccine shipment was delayed.

A new Traverse City Commission will be seated on Monday. Mayor-elect Chris Bzdok will be sworn in, along with re-elected Commissioner Jody Bergman and newly elected Commissioners Michael Gillman and MaryAnn Moore.

A Manistee County man is charged with breaking into a home in Grand Traverse County's Long Lake Township.

Authorities charged Anne Avery-Miller with an open count of murder in the shooting death of her teenage son in 2007.

A campaign to repair local, beat up roads in two Grand Traverse County townships fell short of its goal.

A northern Michigan woman has been charged in the fatal shooting of her teenage son almost two years ago.

Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 12:57 p.m. These days everyone is keeping a close eye on how they spend their money, and how the government is spending its money.

Achoo! The flu season is upon us, and this year, we're being treated to double trouble.

The Michigan Court of Appeals says a Grand Traverse County ice arena should be taxed as a commercial property.

A Whitewater Township woman spent hours working on election signs that voice her opposition to a projected tax increase.

For Molly Gallagher taking her two sons trick or treating is a family tradition and one that involves safety.

Police arrested a man who allegedly broke into at least six Traverse City businesses while on parole with the Michigan Department of Corrections.

It is an honor to ask your support of our friend of 30 years, MaryAnn Moore, seeking a seat on the Traverse City Commission.

A family on Old Mission Peninsula in Grand Traverse County lost their pole barn to fire today.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 2:09 p.m. There are many ideas floating around to help the state save money: some good, some bad.

The High Cost of Toking Anne Stanton 10/26/09 When the Express ran a cover story of Archie Kiel growing medical marijuana plants in Antrim County, people overwhelmingly responded with letters and phone calls with their own stories of marijuana and the law.

Monday, October 19, 2009 at 5:21 p.m. The Grand Traverse County Health Department is warning that the Swine Flu is here and cases are only expected to increase.

Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 12:59 p.m. It was a big traffic tie-up at a busy intersection just outside Traverse City.