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Kody Bair

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  1. Article · Jul 29, 2026 · Kody Bair

    Interlochen report details decades of alleged sexual abuse at academy, 47 accused (opens the original)

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    NORTHERN MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- An independent investigation commissioned by Interlochen Center for the Arts details about 70 firsthand accounts of adults affiliated with the academy engaging in sexual conduct with students, with most of the reported abuse occurring before 2000. Interlochen Center for the Arts has released the report from an external investigation into reports of sexual abuse at the academy. The academy commissioned the investigation in 2024. The investigation details about 70

  2. Article · Jul 27, 2026 · Kody Bair

    Michigan boosts literacy funding as reading scores decline (opens the original)

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    LANSING, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- As Governor Whitmer signed off on the state education budget this week, eyes were still on literacy scores in Michigan. But so far, the funding doesn't seem to be matching the results. Governor Gretchen Whitmer put pen to paper Tuesday, signing the latest education budget. In it, a 2.5% increase in per-pupil funding — an additional $250 per student — just slightly less than what matches inflation. "Well, if you don't have increases to per-pupil funding, you know, t

  3. Article · Jul 22, 2026 · Kody Bair

    Leelanau County names interim administrator after investigation into former official (opens the original)

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    LEELANAU COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Leelanau County commissioners have appointed Lauren Cypher as interim county administrator after saying an investigation into former Administrator James Dyer has concluded. Dyer was placed on administrative leave last month. That decision was unanimous. No reason was given for placing Dyer on administrative leave at the time. On Tuesday night, July Commissioner Alan Campbell said there was an investigation into Dyer. He said the investigation has concluded,

  4. Article · Jul 16, 2026 · Kody Bair

    MDOT urges drivers to slow down after 6,000 work zone crashes and 25 deaths in 2025 (opens the original)

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    NORTHERN MICHIGAN., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Michigan Department of Transportation is calling on drivers to be careful as it continues to see crashes in work zones. MDOT said last year the state saw about 6,000 crashes in work zones. In those crashes, 25 people died: three workers and 22 drivers. Two MDOT employees and one county road commission employee in the state have died so far this season. MDOT said the causes of these crashes are often distracted driving, drunk driving or speeding. "We need dr

  5. Article · Jul 15, 2026 · Kody Bair

    Grand Traverse County commissioners pass resolution backing housing and homelessness plan (opens the original)

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    GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Grand Traverse County is continuing to back the housing and homelessness task force in its mission to prevent and end homelessness in the region. Commissioners approved a resolution of support for the task force's efforts Wednesday morning. Last month, the task force presented a vision to the county and city to help provide housing in the area. It was after a 15-month process, which included more than 50 meetings. The vision featured recommendations f

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