Schopieray's 4-5-6 Grade class at the Grand Traverse Academy located in Traverse City! Multiple age groups were learning about writing plays when we visited the academy.

A Traverse City teacher accused of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a student is expected to waive a preliminary examination in 86th District Court.

Queen Of Pop Madonna was the headlining halftime act for the Super Bowl on Sunday, and it seems her homeless brother made his way to the big game too - not that he got any further than the parking lot.

Open enrollment is taking place now through Wednesday, April 4. If applications received exceed the number of positions available, a random lottery selection will follow on Thursday, April 5. For more information on the enrollment process, call the school office at 995-0665 or visit www.grandtraverseacademy.com. ABOUT GRAND TRAVERSE ACADEMY A - A ... (more)

The 2012 elections will bring a major change of the Grand Traverse County guard. The county's long-time clerk, treasurer and prosecutor won't seek re-election this year — three officials whose combined county experience spans more than 90 years.

Chet Janik hopes to come home. The Leelanau County board offered its administrator job to Chet Janik, who came to Leelanau as a child when his parents emigrated from Poland.

Chet Janik hopes to come home. The Leelanau County board offered its administrator job to Chet Janik, who came to Leelanau as a child when his parents emigrated from Poland.

Dog park supporters raised more than a third of a $15,000 goal just a month into efforts to pay for Traverse City's first park for pets. Work continues to bring in the remaining money.

Police said a man on Traverse City's east side tried to stop a fight outside his home with a handgun.

A man stunned by police Taser in a home invasion incident was arraigned in 86th District Court.