UpNorthLive Unscripted 7/28/25
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Marine veteran and brother-in-law detail taking action to stop Traverse City Walmart stabbing
Amid chaos on Saturday afternoon, community members sprang into action to confront the suspect in the Walmart parking lot during the mass stabbing incident. “I’ve been to Iraq and I’ve seen blood and gore,” Matthew Kolakowsi said. “But I had my kids with me and I would never want them […]
Munson Medical Center handles influx of 11 Walmart stabbing victims with swift response
Munson Medical Center faced an unexpected challenge on Saturday when 11 stabbing victims from the Walmart incident arrived in quick succession, testing the facility’s readiness and response capabilities. Dr. Thomas Schermerhorn, Munson’s chief medical officer, emphasized the importance of the team’s expertise and quick actions during the crisis. “Without the […]
Derrick Perry praised for aiding with Traverse City Walmart stabbing
Derrick Perry, a married father of three and former U.S. Marine, is being called a “hero” after his brave actions helped bring an end to the mass stabbing incident at the Traverse City Walmart on Saturday. In a video, Perry is seen holding a gun on Bradford Gille, the stabbing […]
Relief from humidity today, smoke moves in: Tuesday, July 29 forecast
Happy Tuesday! Meteorologist Heather Bricca alongside Anchor Madison Stoddard take a look at the weather and answer your questions! Latest weather: https://upnorthlive.com/weather
Marine veteran who intervened during Traverse City Walmart stabbing speaks out
Matthew Kolakowski, U.S. Marine veteran and one of the bystanders who took action during the Traverse City Walmart stabbing on Saturday, will be speaking to media in Grand Rapids Tuesday morning. Kolakowsi, of Kent County, and his brother-in-law, Chris O’Brien, were on vacation in Traverse City. Kolakowsi was among several […]
UpNorthLive Unscripted 7/29/25
Join us for our UpNorthLive Unscripted show at 6:30 on ABC 29&8, Facebook, YouTube, and X. Be sure to vote on our question of the day and leave any thoughts you have on the topic in the comments. Question of the day: Should adding more mental health services be a […]
Judge to review bond for Walmart stabbing suspect after motion for revocation filed
Bradford Gille, the man accused of stabbing 11 people at the Walmart in Garfield Township, could have his bond revoked. Gille was arraigned Monday in 86th District Court. Magistrate Tammi Rodgers set Gille’s bond at $100,000 cash surety. The bond’s amount generated a lot of online debate and concern about […]
Traverse City Walmart stabbing underscores psychiatric care shortage in Northern Michigan
The recent Walmart stabbing incident involving Bradford Gille has highlighted a severe shortage of psychiatric care in Northern Michigan, sparking calls for urgent action to address the crisis. Sarah Lee Sullivan, a licensed professional counselor student, emphasized the dire situation, stating, “Northern Michigan is resilient, but we are at a […]
WATCH: Michigan officials outline FEMA options following ice storm disaster declaration
Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division provide an update on FEMA disaster assistance available to state, tribal, local governments, and certain private non-profits following the historic March 2025 ice storm. Captain Kevin Sweeney, deputy state director of Emergency Management and commander of the Michigan State Police, Emergency […]
