Reuniting families with their lost dogs can be very difficult, but thanks to mapping, infrared technology, tracking and canine psychology, Mike and Beth Moore have dedicated themselves to offering help when situations can seem hopeless.  And while many of their stories have happy endings, they do share about the suspicious death of one dog, and the #JusticeforYukon effort to not only locate the perpetrator, but protect other animals as well.

A Warrior for Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention, as well as Chairperson for the Traverse City Out of the Darkness Walk on September 14th, Janeen Wardie joins us to talk about the event itself and all the other ways you can show support and solidarity.

31 years ago, Jan and John Sheill first traveled to Traverse City on a date.  This June, they opened Grand Traverse Salad Company, a modern but casual establishment highlighting fresh and delicious ingredients.  We spoke with Jan about how they got started, their ever-expanding menu and why there’s always room for a new restaurant’s unique take. 

A special Ask the Experts, we’re joined by Dog Trainer and Behavioral Consultant Jennifer Loup, of Loupine, LLC, along with

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Leelanau County Tristan Chamberlain to answer your questions about local leash laws and legal issues pertaining to responsible dog ownership.

Remember how much fun it was to play the classic Hasbro board game “The Game of Life” when you were a kid?  Deb Allen, with the Grand Traverse Pavilions Foundation, joins us to talk about the return of their exciting fundraiser “The Grand Event: LIFE,” this Saturday at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. 

Ahead of tonight’s TCNewTech meetup, the technology-oriented pitch night happening each first Thursday of the month, we’re joined by TCNewTech founder Russell Schindler and Board Member Ashley Sloat to highlight this evening’s healthcare innovators from startup accelerator XLerateHealth, you can look forward to hearing from Melius Outcomes, Health Freeelance and Crown Mallard.

Keeping orchids healthy, went to plant your bulbs, late-summer perennial bloomers and saving lilac bushes — Jeanine answers these gardening questions and more.

On this week’s Community Coffee Break, brought to you by Mental Wellness Counseling, Trevor Tkach, Executive Director of Traverse City Tourism, joins us to talk about the highs and struggles of the recent Ironman 70.3 Traverse City triathalon, and what locals can expect for next year’s event.

Since 1958, Don’s Drive In has been serving up great burgers, fries, shakes…and nostalgia!  We spoke with General Manager Dan Reed about the story “behind the bun,” giving an inside scoop to how one of Northern Michigan’s favorite restaurants has kept going strong for over 60 years.

Eastern Equine Encephalitis (commonly referred to as the “EEE Virus)  is affects birds, horses and people, transmitted by mosquitos.  MLive reported a number of confirmed cases in the state, although no known cases in our Northern Michigan area.  We spoke with Dr. Michael Collins, medical director at the Grand Traverse County Health Department, about what you need to know about keeping yourself safe.