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Poll: Do you go over your medical bills line by line?
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (61+ words) WPBN President Donald Trump tours and gives remarks at the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas. 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 go over your…...
What's next after Lindsay Clancy mistrial? FBI veteran says prosecution may alter approach
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (363+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) — The murder trial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy ended in a mistrial after jurors were unable to reach a verdict on whether she was criminally responsible for killing her three young children in 2023. After nearly 40 hours of deliberations,…...
Body of missing boater recovered near Stoney Point in Leelanau County
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (186+ words) LEELANAU COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The body of a 25-year-old boater who went missing near Stoney Point in Leelanau County has been recovered, according to the Leelanau County Sheriff's Office. Search crews located and recovered the body of Brett Zimmerman,…...
Walmart stabbing suspect found mentally ill; criminal case ends under insanity plea
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (350+ words) President Donald Trump honors first responders and officials in commemoration of 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Bradford Gille, the defendant in the 2025 Walmart stabbing incident, has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to…...
One-year-old pulled from submerged car is expected to live, family says
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (1112+ words) GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Family members of the one-year-old and his mother, who were rescued after their vehicle crashed into a pond, are releasing statements on the incident. A GoFundMe has also been created for the family. Bryce…...
Lake County deputies seek help identifying motorcyclist who fled traffic stop
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (90+ words) LAKE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Lake County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a motorcycle driver who fled from deputies. On Sunday evening, Lake County deputies made a traffic stop near the intersection of North…...
Poll: What airport do you typically use?
1+ week, 4+ day ago (37+ words) WPBN Poll: What airport do you typically use? We want to hear from our viewers for our UpNorthLive Unscripted show on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. on ABC 29&8....
Frankfort weighs future of Ironman Triathlon after six-year run
1+ week, 4+ day ago (250+ words) BENZIE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Frankfort residents are weighing the benefits and disruptions of hosting the Ironman triathlon as city leaders consider whether to keep the race for another three years. On Tuesday night, the future of the triathlon was…...
Deputy dives into pond, breaks sunroof glass to rescue mother and 1-year-old
1+ week, 5+ day ago (335+ words) GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Multiple units of first responders were on scene responding to two people stuck in an SUV that was submerged on Monday. That was the moment a deputy from the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office…...
MSP warn of new delivery scam targeting recent phone orders in the UP
1+ week, 5+ day ago (390+ words) UPPER PENINSULA, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Michigan State Police are warning the public about a delivery scam they say is targeting customers who have recently received legitimate cell phone or electronic delivery orders. According to state police, the scammers are…...