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First Amendment Auditors prompt discussions in northern Michigan
NORTHERN MICHIGAN, (WPBN/WGTU) -- There's a group of people who walk around in public spaces and video places and people. They're called "First Amendment Auditors," and their actions tend to make some people feel uncomfortable. They're just exercising their right and they want to see how people are going to...
Up North beach town brewery to expand with new brewing system
LUDINGTON, MI – A mainstay brewery in this Up North beach town is more than doubling its brewing capacity this spring, ensuring it can keep up with peak summer demand for years to come. Jamesport Brewing, situated in downtown Ludington, is upgrading its brewhouse and expanding for a three-barrel...
Troopers help break up ‘large fight’ near Muskegon; 1 arrested after fleeing with illegal gun: MSP
One person was arrested after allegedly fleeing police who were breaking up a brawl in the Muskegon area over the weekend. State Police shared a photo of a gun found on the person.
Muskegon murder suspect takes plea deal in ex-daughter-in-law's shooting death
MUSKEGON, Mich. — The man accused of shooting and killing a Muskegon mother of 4 has taken a plea deal. Phillip Smith is accused of shooting and killing 30-year-old Ashley Ridge in her driveway back in October 2022 at her home near Laketon Avenue and Getty Street in Muskegon.
Fishing boats to million-dollar yachts: Muskegon’s new boat show offers range
MUSKEGON, MI -- A new boat show is coming to Muskegon Lake at the newly constructed Adelaide Pointe. The inaugural Muskegon Boat Life Adelaide Pointe Boat Show will start August 16 on Muskegon Lake. The three-day free boat show will ‘celebrate all things nautical,’ according to a press release.
Muskegon mom killed in car crash to be laid to rest Friday
MUSKEGON, Mich. — Funeral arrangements for a Muskegon mom who was killed in a car crash last week have been announced. Searra Lucas, 24, was killed on Wednesday, April 10 in a crash with a semi-truck off Apple Avenue. She had been reportedly going to the E & A Grocery to get drinks for her children when she collided with a semi-truck.
Five trending Muskegon-area high school softball teams as of April 18
MUSKEGON, MI – The 2024 Michigan high school softball season is just getting underway but several Muskegon-area teams have already put together some impressive results and showcased championship-level potential. Below is a look at five Muskegon-area softball teams trending in the right direction as we lead off the 2024...
Residents raise concern over Electric Forest festival at Rothbury meeting
ROTHBURY, Mich. — The Electric Forest festival in Rothbury is just two months away and there is concern about congested traffic. This year many are also upset about restrictions on tickets to the festival that neighbors are given because of the inconvenience. "It's basically putting these people under a...
Fire weather warning issued for most of West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Red Flag Warning is in effect for most of West Michigan Tuesday. The National Weather Service said winds of 10 to 20 mph and gusts up to 30 mph paired with dry conditions and low humidity are a dangerous cocktail for fire conditions. The...
Winds ramping up to 50 mph ahead of stormy Wednesday
Winds are picking up across Michigan today, ahead of a storm system on Wednesday that could be packing some severe weather. We’ve also got elevated fire danger warnings in some areas, fueled not only by the dry conditions but by the winds whipping up. Winds will strengthen throughout the evening, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Grand Rapids. Wind gusts could reach 50 mph tonight and into the overnight hours.
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