Melissa Ryba, from Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan, joined us to talk about how you can help bring Christmas to a deserving child in foster care by participating in “Paper Angels.”

Beth Milligan, from the Traverse City Ticker, recaps the biggest local stories of the week:  new Grand Traverse County Prosecuting Attorney, City Commissioners vote for medical marijuana sales but opts out of recreation sales and changes at our local libraries.

Jeff Haas joins us to chat about celebrating 25 years of his Jazz at Sunset concert series, and his new album release at Chateau Chantal Winery.

On today’s Foodie Scene, we talk with Jen Schaap, Local Food Policy Specialist from the Groundwork Center, about her work as a local food advocate and the “Farm to School” program she’s been involved in with the Charlevoix County Community Foundation, such as helping improve and transform area school lunch programs.

A roundup of strange stories (and a heartwarming finish) with Tracy Kurtz.

Our chat with author Gretchen Anthony, whose debut novel, “Evergreen Tidings from the Baumgartners," has both fans and critics in love with this very relateable story.

An incredible a conversation with Don White, singer-songwriter, storyteller, comedian and folk troubadour, ahead of his Saturday performance at the Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall.

On today’s #MusicMonday, we spoke Geno Hansen from Traverse City Guitar Company and Amanda Igra of the De Capo Fund, giving the gift of musical instruments and instruction to local children in need.

What would you do if you purchased an item at a garage sale only to discover a large sum of money hidden inside?  After buying a $3 microwave and finding cash inside (?), an area man is finding himself in that exact position.

Mike Gauthier, Good on Paper Improv, spoke about the group’s origins, the cardinal rule of improvisational comedy and their new shows at Holiday Inn Resort West Bay Beach.