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Tire blowout causes semi truck rollover crash on US 31
SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A 59-year-old Hesperia man suffered minor injuries in a semi truck rollover crash on US 31 near M 20 Thursday, July 18, around 5:45 a.m., according to an Oceana County Sheriff’s Office accident report. “The driver advised that he was driving northbound on US 31...
Muskegon’s eyesore could transform into 557 housing units, pickleball courts and rooftop pool
MUSKEGON, MI -- Some of Muskegon’s best waterfront views are wasted on broken windows. New plans for the old Shaw-Walker factory would bring tenants, diners, pool-goers and pickleballers to the underutilized, massive property sitting at 920 Washington Ave, across from Muskegon Lake. If you purchase a product or register...
Budweiser Clydesdales to trot through Muskegon, Grand Haven
MUSKEGON, Mich. — For the third time in the last ten years, the Budweiser Clydesdales will make a stop in Muskegon. On Friday, July 26, the eight-horse hitch will make an appearance in Downtown Muskegon to mark the 90th anniversary of Tyler Sales Company Inc. The Clydesdales will parade...
From dance lessons to football tailgates, Lake Michigan cruise stacks lineup
MUSKEGON, MI -- If you’re looking for live music, a history tour or an Instagram-worthy sunset selfie then check out Muskegon’s Aquastar. The historic boat, formerly known as The Port City Princess, has been cruising Muskegon shores since 1987. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Costco coming to Fruitport Township after a nearly year-long delay
MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI - A new Costco location is back in the works for Fruitport Township near Muskegon. The discount retailer previously made plans last fall for a store at 6072 S. Harvey St., a former Fruitport Golf Club property, but the project got put on hold. But after nearly a year delay, the new store and gas station have renewed plans to open late fall 2025.
1 of 3 men charged in deadly Muskegon shooting takes plea deal
MUSKEGON, MI – One of three men charged in a deadly shooting that happened after a botched drug deal accepted a plea agreement for his role in the killing. Dashawn Bates faces up to life in prison after recently pleading no contest to second-degree murder in Muskegon County Circuit Court in connection to the shooting death of 20-year-old Dominic Sugin.
In Motion: Muskegon native Sophia Wiard signs pro contract in Spain
(WXMI) — Muskegon native Sophia Wiard was a star on the basketball court at Oakridge, she then spent five at Toledo where she was named the 2024 MAC Player of the Year. Now she is taking the next step in her basketball career signing in Spain's top league with Movistar Estudiantes.
Hackley Stadium: A Historic Muskegon Treasure
MUSKEGON – Hackley Stadium, the venerable home of the Muskegon Big Reds, stands as a monument to the rich history and tradition of high school football in Michigan. Since hosting its first game in 1907, this iconic venue has been a cornerstone of Muskegon’s athletic culture and a source of pride for the community.
Whitmer says she's focused on MI, ‘excited’ to see who Harris picks as VP
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke exclusively to 7 News Detroit on Monday afternoon, doubling down on her commitment to Michigan and talking about her support for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Man convicted of kidnapping Michigan store manager to steal guns gets 15 years in prison
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (AP) — A man who kidnapped the manager of a Michigan sporting goods store and held him at gunpoint while an accomplice stole 123 handguns was sentenced Monday to 15 years in federal prison. The Dunham’s Sports manager was handcuffed and blindfolded outside his home last November and forced to reveal how to disarm the alarm at the big-box store near Benton Harbor, 100 miles (160 kilometers) east of Chicago. Dontrell Nance, 25, was given consecutive sentences for kidnapping and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, according to online court records. He pleaded guilty in April. Nicole Grant told U.S. District Judge Paul Maloney that her son had a turbulent childhood and “significant challenges,” including mental health problems.
Lost Your Crocs? It Could Have Been A Michigan Fox
Campers at Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula have been puzzled by the mysterious disappearance of their footwear. The culprits behind these thefts have now been identified as a group of foxes, according to recent announcements by park officials. The unusual string of thefts came to light when...
Two Michigan Communities Now Ranked ‘Worst Drivers’ In The Nation
Michigan has recently stepped up its efforts to keep the roads safe by cracking down on distracted driving and speeding in the Great Lakes state. But, despite those efforts, Michigan's road fatalities and serious injuries continue to rise. And now two Michigan communities are home to some of America's 'worst drivers'.
Detroit legislator takes the long view on Michigan’s water affordability struggles
For Detroit’s Sen. Stephanie Chang, the long and winding road to statewide drinking water affordability legislation continues with the finish line, hopefully, in sight. Chang, a Democrat representing Michigan’s 3rd district, first focused on the affordability issue as a newly minted representative in 2015. At the time, she heard stories about the effects of water shutoffs and related health issues. Since then, she has put a spotlight on affordability as a statewide issue, not just a Detroit problem as it is often portrayed.
Michigan Dog Owners Alert: Flea and Tick Meds Potentially Linked to Canine Seizures
On Sunday, Bay City-based news station WNEM (Gray Television) shared a story on their Facebook page from sister station WOIO about a boxer named Greta, who had to be euthanized due to seizures. The dog's owner, Ted DeSalvo, believes the popular heartworm, flea and tick medication Simperica Trio, often prescribed...
Michigan Olympian could become the pride of Samoa in Paris
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Alex Rose holds his son Aleki in his lap, near the symbol of his later father tattooed above his heart. Rose’s father Ross Rose came to the United States from Samoa at the age of 19, bearing a guitar and a dream. “To...
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