After the Storm: Public Safety, Project Alpha & AI in Northern Michigan | Week of March 20, 2026 | Traverse City News Roundup

On this week's episode of Currently, we're covering the powerful late-season winter storm and ongoing developments in a local officer-involved shooting, along with highlighting youth voices in media. Support for Currently comes from West Shore Bank, committed to the well-being of our community, along with the Fresh Coast Film Festival Traverse City, coming this spring, and Old Town Playhouse, where community comes together in downtown Traverse City.  Christal and Beth Milligan (Traverse City Ticker) to break down how the storm brought the region to a standstill and what the recovery looks like. Then, they discuss the latest verified details surrounding a high profile shooting during a domestic incident.  Later, the conversation shifts to growth and innovation, including the approval of Project Alpha and a unique look at how artificial intelligence is entering the classroom, highlighted through a special student journalism report from Northern Express. Currently is a Compass Local podcast, produced by Pancake Boy Productions.