Traverse City Winter Storm Updates, School Bus Purchases, Cherry Festival & More

Good morning, this is your Traverse City Local Frequency for Thursday, February 13, 2025. We're starting off with some winter weather updates. A winter weather advisory was issued for over 50 Michigan counties, including Grand Traverse, Leelanau, and Benzie, due to a snowstorm that moved through the area Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. The National Weather Service expected most areas to receive 4-6 inches of snow, with some areas possibly seeing more. If you're planning to head out today, make sure to check the latest road conditions and weather forecasts before you go. In local news, the Traverse City school board is set to discuss the purchase of new school buses at their meeting on Monday night. This comes as part of ongoing efforts to update the school district's transportation fleet. Meanwhile, Glen Lake Community Schools recently rejected a proposal to develop 40 acres for workforce housing, a decision that has sparked conversation about housing needs in the area. For those looking for something to do in Traverse City, there are plenty of events happening in the coming weeks. The Downtown Traverse City Association is gearing up for Traverse City Restaurant Week, which kicks off on February 23 and runs through March 1. This is a great opportunity to explore the local dining scene and support local businesses. Additionally, the Grand Traverse Kennel Club is hosting a meeting tonight at Incredible Mo's in Grawn, and the Traverse Area District Library is offering a French Language Discussion Group this evening. If you're looking for family-friendly activities, the Great Lakes Children's Museum is hosting a Kid's Craft Lab: Watercolor Drip Drop event today, and the NMC Library is hosting a Fourth Annual Embrace the Dream Read-Aloud & Craft Night later this evening. In sports news, Suttons Bay recently secured a road win over Frankfort in boys hoops, and the Pistons' Malix Beasley scored a career-high 36 points in their victory over the 76ers. Finally, a reminder that the 2025 National Cherry Festival is just around the corner, with new guests joining performer TI. We'll have more updates on this and other local events as they become available. This has been Traverse City Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.