Week of August 22, 2025 | wsg Jacob Wheeler, Glen Arbor Sun | Traverse City News Roundup

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 talking about the future of Manitou Island Transit, what’s ahead for 14th Street construction and the Traverse City Downtown Development Authority, and why the Cedar Polka Fest remains such a beloved local tradition. Plus, Beth shares the powerful story of a Northern Michigan woman whose personal survival of stalking and assault has now been turned into a three-part docuseries premiering on Hulu.

Currently with Christal Frost is a Compass Local podcast, produced by Pancake Boy Productions.