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TC Christian, St. Francis pick up home volleyball wins
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (92+ words) WPBN TC Christian, St. Francis pick up home volleyball wins TRAVERSE CITY -- Two area volleyball teams made runs to the quarterfinals a year ago and they are looking for more of the same this fall. Traverse City Christian is currently…...
Michigan's deer hunting season kicks off this weekend with specialized hunts
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (51+ words) Deer hunting season starts this weekend in Michigan. This is only for specialized hunts for young hunters and people with disabilities. Early antlerless firearms season also starts on open public and private lands. Michigan's archery deer season does not start…...
Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham says Bryce Underwood has to improve to keep his job as QB
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (453+ words) “He's our QB right now,” Whittingham said Monday. “It's not something that's infinite. At some point, we’ve got to turn a corner and we’ve got to see improvement." Whittingham said everyone in the program is held to the same standard....
Vote for September 7th Prep Play of the Week
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (91+ words) WPBN Vote for September 7th Prep Play of the Week Two weeks of high school football in the books and we have five big nominees from last Thursday and Friday's games to help us determine the top spot in this week's…...
Hometown Highlights 9/4/26
1+ week, 1+ day ago (46+ words) We are back for one more edition of high school football coverage before the Labor Day holiday weekend. Check out highlights from four big games from Friday: Grand Rapids Christian @ Traverse City West Ogemaw Heights @ Traverse City St. Francis Sault…...
Poll: What's the highest score you've ever bowled?
1+ week, 4+ day ago (32+ words) WPBN Poll: What's the highest score you've ever bowled? Thursday is U.S. Bowling League Day! What's the highest score you've ever bowled? Be honest!...
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…...
Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm celebrates 25 years with free farm event
1+ week, 4+ day ago (111+ words) BENZIE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm near Frankfort has around 80 alpacas, one llama and several miniature donkeys. Celebrating 25 years, the farm is hosting a free event Saturday, inviting the community to come participate in arts and…...
TC Central gets home win over Gaylord 6-1
1+ week, 4+ day ago (80+ words) WPBN TC Central gets home win over Gaylord 6-1 TRAVERSE CITY -- The high school boys soccer season is just getting started and Traverse City Central is highly motivated this. The Trojans played rival Traverse City West to a 3-3 tie a week…...
Bears should have their NFC North title tested
1+ week, 5+ day ago (350+ words) The Chicago Bears were one of the best stories in the NFL last season under new coach Ben Johnson, with the development of quarterback Caleb Williams, an impeccable turnover margin, and the team's steely late-game resolve serving as driving forces…...