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'Disgusting act': World War II Memorial vandalized with graffiti, soap in fountain

WASHINGTON (7News) — The World War II Memorial was vandalized with soap in the fountain and graffiti on the memorial itself. 7News obtained a photo of paint graffiti, which appears to read "Clean ...
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Scam leads Grand Traverse man to withdraw $9,200 and buy bitcoin

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Grand Traverse man could be out more than $9,000 from a suspected scam.The 64-year-old man said he alerted police 59th Buckley Old Engine Show opens in ...
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Who will be Trump's next press secretary? Expect a loyalist who will 'hit back hard'

(TNND) — With Karoline Leavitt moving on from her role as White House press secretary at the end of August, speculation is swirling over who could replace her at the podium in President Donald Trump's ...
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Cadillac schools, teachers and students shape new limits on phones and AI in class

WEXFORD COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Students at Cadillac Area Public Schools will face new restrictions on cellphones, while the district is also setting guid Jocelyn Benson tours Michigan's ...
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Growers warn unpredictable weather and warming bay threaten tourism, fisheries and farms

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Concerns are being raised over the Great Lakes and their growing conditions and what some describe as the crisis th Volunteers harvest 5,000 pounds of ...
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Antisemitism tracker launches initiative to combat antisemitism on college campuses

Jewish advocacy group and antisemitism tracker the Anti-Defamation League launched a new initiative aimed at combating antisemitism on college campuses. Volunteers harvest 5,000 pounds of sweet corn ...
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Garfield Township eyes 24-hour childcare after Wednesday planning meeting

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Twenty-four-hour childcare could soon be a reality in Grand Traverse County’s Garfield Township, ensuring parents h Poll: Do you think students should be ...
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Democratic old guard faces growing primary pressure as voters push generational change

Democratic incumbents who have held office for decades are facing mounting pressure from voters and primary challengers demanding generational change. NY man learns fate for dismembering ex-girlfriend ...
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Flock Safety mandates safeguards after reports of police misuse of plate-reader network

Whitmer urges Michigan regulators to reject proposed sale of 13 hydroelectric dams LANSING, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is urging the Michigan Public Service Commission to reject ...
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Poll: Do you think students should be able to have their phones in class?

We want to hear from our viewers for our UpNorthLive Unscripted show on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on ABC 29&8.Do you think students should be able to have their pho McLaren, Grand Traverse Women’s Clinic ...
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Social Security COLA could rise as much as 3.6% in 2027: Latest reports

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Short's Brewing Company is giving the public an early look at its new Traverse City location Saturday, Aug. 15, hos John James picks state Rep. Jay DeBoyer ...
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Texas teen charged with manslaughter after deadly high-speed crash

A teenager who police say was driving at speeds more than twice the posted limit before a deadly North Side crash has been charged with manslaughter. McLaren, Grand Traverse Women’s Clinic step in to ...