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After a marathon day of negotiations, the Senate voted to fund the Department of Homeland Security while excluding funding for ICE immigration enforcement, deportations, and parts of Border Patrol. Plus, new housing and commercial space coming to Petoskey will breathe new life into a vacant building. It's thanks to a state grant program.

A GoFundMe has been set up to support Michelle Hoeksema and her family as she begins a lengthy recovery following last week’s house explosion in Charlevoix County. Michelle is still being treated at Munson Medical Center for severe injuries. She had surgery on her leg for a compound fracture, with several breaks in her right leg. DETAILS: upnorthlive.com/news/local/gof…

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We’re 99 days away from the 100th National Cherry Festival in Traverse City! As we count down to the milestone celebration, we’re sharing a daily look back at the festival’s history. Today’s fact: The first Cherry Blossom Queen, Gertrude Brown, was chosen by drawing names out of a hat. This was the first and only time in festival history a queen was chosen by this manner. DETAILS: upnorthlive.com/news/local/cou…

The 21-year-old McGonigle hit a two-run double with the bases loaded on the first big league pitch he saw in the first inning. He had a second double and an infield single while scoring two runs in his next two at-bats, and added a single in the ninth. DETAILS: upnorthlive.com/sports/content…

The MARVAC 34th Northwest Michigan RV & Camping Show is back at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center from March 27-29. upnorthlive.com/news/local/mar…

Michigan State and Michigan both play their Sweet 16 matchups Friday night, March 27, in the NCAA men’s tournament. Who will you be rooting for Friday night? upnorthlive.com/news/local/mic…

Cadillac leaders are exploring new technology to address PFAS groundwater contamination, with a potential carbon regeneration plan now under consideration. upnorthlive.com/news/local/cad…

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East Bay Township leaders are moving forward with a long-term plan to transform the US-31 corridor from a pass-through route into a community destination. upnorthlive.com/news/local/eas…

A 31-year-old Wellston man is in custody after deputies say he led them on a multi-county chase overnight that ended in a crash and foot pursuit. upnorthlive.com/news/local/wel…

Munson Medical Center nurses are taking their concerns about staffing and contract negotiations public with a community town hall Thursday, March 26, 6:30 p.m. at the Delamar Hotel in Traverse City. upnorthlive.com/news/local/mun…

MLB Opening Day for the 2026 season is today — March 26, 2026. Where do you think the Detroit Tigers will finish in the division? upnorthlive.com/news/local/pol…

"I didn't see anything it was just like a blackout,” John Denio said. “And for like a minute, I would say, and maybe not a minute, but I saw this total destruction and Wanda was right next to me." upnorthlive.com/news/local/tot…

We’re 100 days away from the 100th National Cherry Festival in Traverse City. As we count down to the milestone celebration, we’re sharing a daily look back at the festival’s history. Today’s fact: The first ever Cherry Festival was held May 22, 1925, as the Blessing of the Blossoms. DETAILS: upnorthlive.com/news/local/cou…

One of the longest residents at Cherryland Humane Society is finally going home with her forever family. Hillary spent more than 400 days at the shelter. More: upnorthlive.com/news/local/hil…

One of the longest residents at Cherryland Humane Society is finally going home with her forever family. Hillary spent more than 400 days at the shelter. More: upnorthlive.com/news/local/hil…

Traverse City Teacher Kurstin Frank is getting praise after stepping in when her student’s talent show music cut out—singing from the audience so the performance could go on, with classmates at Cherry Knoll Elementary joining in. upnorthlive.com/news/local/wat…

A Michigan woman joined a Zoom court hearing while apparently driving, prompting a judge to accuse her of lying when she claimed she was a passenger. After she failed to convincingly explain the situation, the judge ended the hearing and entered a default judgment against her in a debt case totaling about $1,900.

One of two survivors of Friday evening’s deadly house explosion in Charlevoix County is now sharing his account of the blast that killed East Jordan Attorney Wanda S. Losher. upnorthlive.com/news/local/tot…