Week of May 16, 2025 - wsg Aubrey Ann Parker, The Betsie Current
Release Date: 05/16/2025
Who Will Take Up The Legacy of "The Gobbler?" | Week of Sept. 5, 2025 | wsg Gary Gatzke
Currently with Christal Frost
This week on Currently, we’re mixing things up with a brand-new feature that will have your taste buds on edge: Food Fight. In our debut match-up, we pit Bay Bread’s MKP (a loving nod to Mary’s Kitchen Port’s beloved Gobbler) against The Kitchen’s classic Turkey Sandwich. Which one takes the crown? This episode is brought to you by lead underwriter Golden-Fowler Home Furnishings: Home Fashion Elevated, located on S. Garfield Avenue in Traverse City. Support also comes from West Shore Bank – committed to the well-being of the community, and The Coin Slot Arcade Bar – a chill...
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Week of August 29, 2025 | wsg Mardi Link, Bridge Michigan | Traverse City News Roundup
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This week on Currently with Christal Frost, we’re digging into a tough but important issue: the troubling rise of embezzlement cases across small Northern Michigan nonprofits. This episode is brought to you by lead underwriter Golden-Fowler Home Furnishings: Home Fashion Elevated, located on S. Garfield Avenue in Traverse City. Support also comes from West Shore Bank – committed to the well-being of the community, and The Coin Slot Arcade Bar – a chill hangout in Traverse City featuring a full bar, pinball machines, and a great selection of drinks. Guest journalist Mardi Link (Bridge...
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Week of August 22, 2025 | wsg Jacob Wheeler, Glen Arbor Sun | Traverse City News Roundup
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On this week’s episode of Currently, Christal Frost is joined by Beth Milligan (Traverse City Ticker) and Jacob Wheeler (Glen Arbor Sun) to break down some of the biggest stories in Northern Michigan. This episode is brought to you by lead underwriter Golden-Fowler Home Furnishings: Home Fashion Elevated, located on S. Garfield Avenue in Traverse City. Support also comes from West Shore Bank – committed to the well-being of the community, and The Coin Slot Arcade Bar – a chill hangout in Traverse City featuring a full bar, pinball machines, and a great selection of drinks. We’re...
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Week of August 15, 2025 | wsg Ed Ronco, Interlochen Public Radio | Traverse City News Roundup
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In this week’s episode of Currently, Christal and Beth Milligan (Traverse City Ticker) are joined by Ed Ronco from IPR News Radio to break down the stories shaping Northern Michigan right now. This episode is brought to you by lead underwriter Golden-Fowler Home Furnishings: Home Fashion Elevated, located on S. Garfield Avenue in Traverse City. Support also comes from West Shore Bank – committed to the well-being of the community, and The Coin Slot Arcade Bar – a chill hangout in Traverse City featuring a full bar, pinball machines, and a great selection of drinks. We’re talking about...
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Week of August 8, 2025 | Traverse City News Roundup
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This week on Currently, Beth Milligan (Traverse City Ticker) and Christal talk about the City Commission giving the green light to funding for both the Mill District and Jubilee House projects, plus details on upcoming intersection work that could impact your commute. Over at the county level, updates include cross-deputization efforts with the Grand Traverse Band and progress on Governmental Center projects. And in retail and restaurant news—Front Street’s old Taco Bell location could soon see a pretty "sweet" transformation. This episode is brought to you by lead underwriter...
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Week of August 1, 2025
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In the wake of recent violence at the Traverse City Wal-Mart, this episode of Currently focuses on more than just the facts—we’re exploring our shared responsibility in how we talk about tragedy. Beth Milligan (Traverse City Ticker) and Christal recap the latest developments in the case and to take a deeper look at the ethical role all of us—journalists, commentators, and even social media users—play in shaping the media landscape. We also go behind the scenes on what it’s like to report major stories in real time, and why accurate, empathetic coverage matters more than ever. Plus,...
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Week of July 25, 2025 - wsg Bill Froehlich, 9&10 News
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On this week’s episode of Currently, Christal Frost is joined by Traverse City Ticker’s Beth Milligan and 9&10 News anchor Bill Froehlich for a fast-paced roundup of top local and statewide stories. This episode is brought to you by lead underwriter Golden-Fowler Home Furnishings: Home Fashion Elevated, located on S. Garfield Avenue in Traverse City. Support also comes from West Shore Bank – committed to the well-being of the community, and The Coin Slot Arcade Bar – a chill hangout in Traverse City featuring a full bar, pinball machines, and a great selection of drinks....
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Week of July 18, 2025 - wsg Art Bukowski, Traverse City Ticker
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This week on Currently, Beth Milligan (Traverse City Ticker) provides updates on the Old Mission Peninsula winery lawsuit, the $17 million indoor fieldhouse proposal from TCAPS, and the settlement details surrounding former city manager Liz Vogel. Then, journalist Art Bukowski returns to talk about two stories rooted in Traverse City’s evolving landscape — the Meijer Springbrook Acres development and the removal of a beloved cottonwood tree that’s been part of the community for generations. Plus, Beth delivers another roundup of what’s new and notable in local retail and restaurants....
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Week of July 11, 2025 - wsg Ellie Katz, Interlochen Public Radio | Traverse City News Roundup
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This week on Currently, we dive into the stories shaping Northern Michigan, starting with the latest in a years-long legal battle between Old Mission Peninsula wineries and Peninsula Township. Beth Milligan of the Traverse City Ticker breaks down what the latest ruling means and what happens next. Then, Interlochen Public Radio’s Ellie Katz brings us a cherry crop update, including how late frost and storm damage could lead to one of the smallest harvests in years—and what that means for local farmers and cherry lovers alike. After the break, we look at Traverse City Area Public Schools’...
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Week of July 4, 2025 | Traverse City News Roundup
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This week on Currently, Christal Frost and Beth Milligan dig into the truth behind recent E. coli advisories affecting local beaches. What really causes contamination? How are levels tested? And what can you do to stay safe? Then, Beth breaks down three key Traverse City DDA projects: a long-awaited farmers market pavilion, riverfront improvements, and the evolving vision for Rotary Square. Plus, film festivals and big hair! This episode is brought to you by lead underwriter Golden-Fowler Home Furnishings: Home Fashion Elevated, located on S. Garfield Avenue in Traverse City. Support also...
info_outlineOn this week’s Currently, Christal and Beth Milligan (Traverse City Ticker) welcome Aubrey Ann Parker, editor of The Betsie Current, for her first appearance — fresh off two first-place wins from the Michigan Press Association.
This episode is brought to you by lead underwriter Golden-Fowler Home Furnishings: Home Fashion Elevated, located on S. Garfield Avenue in Traverse City. Support also comes from West Shore Bank – committed to the well-being of the community, and The Coin Slot Arcade Bar – a chill hangout in Traverse City featuring a full bar, pinball machines, and a great selection of drinks.
First, we take a deep dive into Aubrey’s latest cover story about anaplasmosis, a lesser-known but rapidly spreading tick-borne disease now showing up in northern Michigan. With symptoms more intense than Lyme and cases rising in both people and pets, this one is a must-hear.
Then Beth breaks down the future of Traverse City’s Governmental Center — a civic hub that may be due for big changes. And finally, we cover major state grants heading to both the Civic Center and East Bay Township — and what these funds will mean for public space in the region.
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