Thousands of homes and businesses will see higher energy bills here in northern Michigan due to a rate hike. The DNR is deciding between a pair of proposals to help protect Beaver Island. And cannabis shops are banding together to sue the state government over a possible tax hike in the state budget deal.

On today's show: A fatal car crash over the weekend in Dover Township. A plane crashed at the Cherry Capitol Airport in Traverse City. Researchers are asking you to report white foamy rivers and lakes for possible PFAS contamination.

Three serious vehicle-related accidents occurred in Traverse City yesterday. The City of Charlevoix moves to ban feeding all wild animals except for birds. And Acme and East Bay Townships' sewer project is more expensive than they originally expected.

An Emmet County Christmas tradition may be in peril after the county government has gotten involved. The Michigan State Police are invesitgating Cadillac's Finance Authority. And an endagered bird is making a comeback in our backyard.

Local authorities are asking for your help in catching a person or persons possibly involved with knocking down stop signs. Northwestern Michigan College enrollment continues to increase year over year. And PFAS cleanup has been delayed by the federal government.

A fatal car crash in Cheboygan County, does your job quality for the new no tax on tips policy? Dogs may soon be allowed in wineries and microbreweries under a new state law, and the latest on state budget negotiations as we preview that topic before Speaker Matt Hall joins us later this week.

The Leelanau County Government continues to hold tense conversations about hiring within the Finance Department. The public worries about the future of pedestrian crossings following the removal of the bridge outside Traverse City State Park this weekend. And the DNR is considering expanding deer hunting on Beaver Island

A high-speed chase that went across the Mackinac Bridge this morning. What's that smell around Boardman Lake? I might have the answer for you. And we're joined by State Representative Parker Fairbairn to talk about Charlie Kirk's impact on his political journey and more.

A local public school teacher has been placed on leave following comments regarding the murder of Charlie Kirk. A large road work project is winding down in Petoskey ahead of winter. And the aviation program at NMC is reaching new heights following investments into the program.

The City of Petoskey is looking to crack down on what they call crumbling buildings, seizing more power over long-vacant properties. New data show slight improvements, but still concerning numbers of absenteeism in schools in Michigan. How did your school district do? And a pending lawsuit could impact pork dollars allocated for northern Michigan.