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01/18/2026

FYI

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM EST TUESDAY...

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Ga***rd MI
404 AM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

MIZ020-021-025-026-031-099-182115-
/O.CAN.KAPX.WW.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260118T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KAPX.WS.A.0001.260118T2100Z-260120T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KAPX.WS.W.0003.260119T0000Z-260120T1200Z/

Leelanau-Antrim-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Manistee-Charlevoix-

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
7 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Winds could gust
as high as 40 mph with significant blowing and drifting snow
Monday.

* WHERE...A portion of Northern Lower Michigan.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Whiteout conditions are
possible Monday and may make travel treacherous. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

01/18/2026

When Morgan Siemer shared her frustration on Facebook about the management of the Hickory Hills Recreation Area, she wasn’t expecting much response. Instead, the post – which was published on New Year’s Day and called out Hickory’s failure to open any ski runs over the holiday season – garnered dozens of replies from other disappointed skiers. Hickory held its official opening day four days later, with a single run open, and as of mid-January, the ski area has just four of its 16 runs available. Why has Hickory Hills been so slow to get going when other local ski areas have been open for a month?

When Morgan Siemer shared her frustration on Facebook about the management of the Hickory Hills Recreation Area, she wasn’t expecting much response. Instead, the post – which was published on New Year’s Day and called out Hickory’s failure to open any ski runs over the holiday season – gar...

01/18/2026

FYI

While snow is expected at times through much of the next week, the most impactful time frame across northern Michigan will likely be Monday into Tuesday. A combination of accumulating snow, gusty winds, and bitter cold wind chills are anticipated. Small flakes will likely lead to significant visibility reductions at times and cold temperatures will make road treatment difficult, leading to hazardous travel. Be sure to follow the latest forecast for updates!

01/17/2026

FYI

🔔 Reminder: TCAPS has an early release day this coming Monday, January 19.

Find start and dismissal times here: https://5il.co/3jfxa

View the academic calendar here: https://5il.co/3jfx6

For questions, contact your school directly.

01/17/2026

The Traverse City Downtown Development Authority board Friday approved the schematic design for a proposed $5.7 million reconstruction of the Lower Boardman/Ottaway riverwalk area, a project that would include a remodeled J. Smith Walkway, new pedestrian amenities in the adjacent alley and parking lot, and a new pedestrian bridge to connect the alley to the farmers market lot. The DDA now has designs for all three of its last major TIF 97 projects – including Rotary Square and a new farmers market pavilion – and will soon make budget decisions on construction.

The Traverse City Downtown Development Authority (DDA) board Friday approved the schematic design for a proposed $5.7 million reconstruction of the Lower Boardman/Ottaway riverwalk area, a project that would include a remodeled J. Smith Walkway, new pedestrian amenities in the adjacent alley and par...

01/16/2026

Local tech incubator and coworking space 20Fathoms announced Friday that its executive director, Craig Wesley, has resigned from his position after just 14 months in charge.

Local tech incubator and coworking space 20Fathoms announced Friday that its executive director, Craig Wesley, has resigned from his position after just 14 months in charge. 20Fathoms Board Chair Ashley Sloat shared the news in an email to local media and 20Fathoms stakeholders, noting that the boar...

01/16/2026

Traverse City Light & Power board members unanimously approved a new “decarbonization framework” this week – a policy that outlines how the city-owned utility will reduce emissions and make progress toward its goal of using 100 percent renewable energy by 2040. Traverse City became the first city in the state to commit to that goal in 2018, though Michigan itself is now following suit as it aims to go clean by 2050 – with Governor Gretchen Whitmer announcing a new initiative Thursday to explore green energy resources.

Traverse City Light & Power board members unanimously approved a new “decarbonization framework” this week – a policy that outlines how the city-owned utility will reduce emissions and make progress toward its goal of using 100 percent renewable energy by 2040. Traverse City became the first c...

01/15/2026

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians issued a warning to tribal members today about ICE enforcement, stating that federal "racial profiling practices" have included Native Americans as a class subject to stops "based on perceived ethnicity, language, or occupation." The GT Band, which is advising members to carry their tribal IDs with them at all times, has outlined rights for tribal members under ICE enforcement.

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians issued a warning to tribal members Thursday about ICE enforcement, stating that federal

01/15/2026

Kalob Hagen wants to teach you how to build an app, and he wants to do it in a single day. A local entrepreneur, Hagen has spent the past several years helping businesses navigate website and social media challenges through his business, Luigi Solutions. This weekend, he’ll host an app-building workshop at Hotel Indigo in Traverse City – an eight-hour experience he says will be legible for anyone “even if you’ve never written a line of code.”

Kalob Hagen wants to teach you how to build an app, and he wants to do it in a single day. A local entrepreneur, Hagen has spent the past several years helping businesses navigate website and social media challenges through his business, Luigi Solutions. This weekend, he’ll host an app-building w....

01/14/2026

Traverse Connect is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Service Award, its signature recognition for “business leaders, public servants, patrons of area arts, naturalists, and those from a host of other backgrounds who’ve worked and given tirelessly to improve the region.

Traverse Connect is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Service Award, its signature recognition for “business leaders, public servants, patrons of area arts, naturalists, and those from a host of other backgrounds who’ve worked and given tirelessly to improve the region.” Thi...

01/14/2026

FYI

SCHOOL IS CLOSED: All TCAPS schools are closed today, Wednesday, January 14, 2026 due to inclement weather. Students in Michigan Virtual, Acellus, or Dual Enrollment classes should follow the direction of the instructors for those programs.

For more information on snow days, including how they are communicated and how decisions are made, go to www.tcaps.net.

01/14/2026

Traverse City Area Public Schools trustees Monday discussed plans to tackle several sustainability initiatives in 2026, including having all schools achieve “Green School” status, reducing food waste in cafeterias, and completing paper and garbage audits – with students helping lead the effort. Trustees also approved a new contract with Superintendent Dr. John VanWagoner and voted on board leadership for another year, with President Scott Newman-Bale, Vice President Erica Moon Mohr, Secretary Josey Ballenger, and Treasurer Scott Hardy all reappointed to their roles for 2026.

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) trustees Monday discussed plans to tackle several sustainability initiatives in 2026, including having all schools achieve “Green School” status, reducing food waste in cafeterias, and completing paper and garbage audits – with students helping lead th...

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