Alli Baxter

Here’s to 1 Year of Northern Michigan mornings! 🌞 Totally worth the 3:00 a.m alarms….@upnorthlive

Leland back on top of the boys soccer mountain. Champions in D4 after a shootout win!

This waterspout formed around 8:30 AM Wednesday morning off the SE shoreline of Beaver Island along a line of thunderstorms. Courtesy: Casey Buckleitner @NWSgaylord

A time-lapse of the 2025 Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk from Monday. @upnorthlive @MDOT_UP @natwxdesk @mackinacbridge

Along with the whole Traverse City community, Chasten and I are shaken by the awful and senseless violence at Walmart earlier today. We’re thinking of everyone affected and hoping and praying for speedy recovery for all those who were injured.

After the unthinkable in Traverse City, Michiganders did what I have come to expect when there’s a crisis: the community started stepping up for each other. From hospital staff going above and beyond to local organizations offering to help, it’s heartening to see the whole region coming together. If you or someone you know needs support, the Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Crisis Line is open and staffed. Call 833-295-0616. Staff and volunteers are ready to help.

FBI personnel are responding to provide any necessary support to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office in their investigation of the attacks at the Walmart.

It’s eerily quiet for what normally would be a busy day for Walmart for those doing weekly grocery runs. A couple of investigators just left the grocery side of the store. We’re expected to hear more from the sheriff’s office and hospital at a briefing at 2pm. @UpNorthLive

We’re at Walmart in Traverse City where a couple hours ago a stabbing incident occurred. The sheriff told us there are 11 victims. All are at Munson Medical Center, and 3 are in surgery. A suspect is in custody. The weapon used appears to be a folding knife. @upnorthlive

Superintendents of schools across northern Michigan said they were forced to pass cautious and conservative budgets this year due to uncertainty in funding from the state. State law, requires the legislature pass and present a budget to the governor on or before July 1. upnorthlive.com/news/local/the…

Thank you @upnorthlive for covering this amazing story! Right place, right time: state police and Good Samaritan rescue severely injured man upnorthlive.com/news/local/rig…

It’s a packed house at a special meeting of the Elk Rapids Township Board. The board is in closed session right now, but when they’re back they’re expected to talk about selling the historic Elk Rapids Town Hall. @upnorthlive

We’re in the courtroom for the sentencing of Nicholas Schram. He’s the driver of a truck that hit and killed Sam Dekuiper last May. @upnorthlive

We’re in the courtroom this morning for the preliminary exam of Steven Koon. He’s accused of murdering Linda Meteer in 1989. We’re expected to hear testimony from Linda’s boyfriend at the time of her murder and from Linda’s daughter. @upnorthlive

NB & SB I-75 at The Mackinac Bridge Bridge Closure Due to a Vehicle Fire @mackinacbridge

#BREAKING: Bravo Zulu to #USCG Air Station #Detroit crews for rescuing 2 people who were stranded on the ice in #Saginaw, #Michigan on Sunday. #alwaysready NO ice is safe ice!!

RUNNING FOR GOVERNOR: Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson announces he’s running for governor. We’ll have more tonight on @midmichigannow at 10 and 11. 

NB & SB I-75 at the Mackinac Bridge Partial Bridge Closure No high-profile vehicles Only cars, vans, & empty pickups may cross @mackinacbridge

NEW: Footage from the Earthcam site at the Kennedy Center captures the moment an American Airlines flight collides with a helicopter, minutes before landing. Multiple agencies are responding to the Potomac River for search and rescue operations.

Confirmed small aircraft down in Potomac River vicinity Reagan National Airport. Fireboats on scene. #DCsBravest

MPD is responding to an apparent air crash in the Potomac River. Multiple agencies are responding. Details to come.