Muskegon NewsThe Latest Community, Education & Government News, Blogs, Photos & Videos from Muskegon, Michigannoemail@noemail.org (Lynn Moore | lmoore8@mlive.com)Wed, 27 Mar 2019 20:25:14 GMTMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/en-usnoThe Latest Community, Education & Government News, Blogs, Photos & Videos from Muskegon, Michigannoemail@noemail.orgSandy Corley motorcycle run and cancer fundraiser calls it quitshttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2019/01/sandy_corley_motorcycle_run_an.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Lynn Moore | lmoore8@mlive.com)Fri, 4 Jan 2019 16:48:15 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2019:/news/muskegon/index.ssf/4582.22103946The multi-day event drew thousands to West Michigan and raised more than $2 million.noThe multi-day event drew thousands to West Michigan and raised more than $2 million.noemail@noemail.org (Lynn Moore | lmoore8@mlive.com)The multi-day event drew thousands to West Michigan and raised more than $2 million.Tourists spend $313M in Muskegon County during 2017http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2018/12/tourists_spent_313m_in_muskego.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Justine McGuire | justine_mcguire@mlive.com)Thu, 20 Dec 2018 16:05:28 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/muskegon/index.ssf/4582.22089546Muskegon County saw a 3.1 percent increase in visitor spending, and that had an impact on tourism industry jobs.noMuskegon County saw a 3.1 percent increase in visitor spending, and that had an impact on tourism industry jobs.noemail@noemail.org (Justine McGuire | justine_mcguire@mlive.com)Muskegon County saw a 3.1 percent increase in visitor spending, and that had an impact on tourism industry jobs.Southbound U.S. 131 near Big Rapids shut down due to crashhttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2018/12/us_31_near_big_rapids_shut_dow.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Ben Solis | bsolis@mlive.com)Sun, 9 Dec 2018 19:41:51 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/muskegon/index.ssf/4582.22094781All lanes of southbound U.S. 131 near U.S. 10 in Osceola County are currently closed following a crash.noAll lanes of southbound U.S. 131 near U.S. 10 in Osceola County are currently closed following a crash.noemail@noemail.org (Ben Solis | bsolis@mlive.com)All lanes of southbound U.S. 131 near U.S. 10 in Osceola County are currently closed following a crash.West Michigan woman drowns trying to save dog in icy pondhttp://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2018/12/missing_woman_found_drown_in_w.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Ben Solis | bsolis@mlive.com)Sun, 9 Dec 2018 18:17:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3625.22094767Tracy Cashman, 38, of Wyoming, was found in the early morning of Sunday, Dec. 9, at Battjes Park.noTracy Cashman, 38, of Wyoming, was found in the early morning of Sunday, Dec. 9, at Battjes Park.noemail@noemail.org (Ben Solis | bsolis@mlive.com)Tracy Cashman, 38, of Wyoming, was found in the early morning of Sunday, Dec. 9, at Battjes Park.Pedestrian injured in hit-and-run crash, suspect soughthttp://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2018/12/kent_county_sheriff_seeks_susp.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Ben Solis | bsolis@mlive.com)Sun, 9 Dec 2018 16:05:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/3625.22094737The crash occurred around 9 p.m. on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 8, on Northland Drive NE near Sandwood Street NE in Kent County's Plainfield Township.noThe crash occurred around 9 p.m. on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 8, on Northland Drive NE near Sandwood Street NE in Kent County's Plainfield Township.noemail@noemail.org (Ben Solis | bsolis@mlive.com)The crash occurred around 9 p.m. on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 8, on Northland Drive NE near Sandwood Street NE in Kent County's Plainfield Township.Apartment fire started by fish left cooking on stovehttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2018/12/apartment_engulfed_in_flames_a.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Ben Solis | bsolis@mlive.com)Sun, 9 Dec 2018 15:33:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4132.22094720The blaze took nearly two hours to extinguish.noThe blaze took nearly two hours to extinguish.noemail@noemail.org (Ben Solis | bsolis@mlive.com)The blaze took nearly two hours to extinguish.Former wrestling meet worker headed to prison for child pornhttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2018/12/former_wrestling_meet_worker_s.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Lynn Moore | lmoore8@mlive.com)Sun, 9 Dec 2018 13:53:58 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/muskegon/index.ssf/4582.22094135He pleaded guilty to six felonies.noHe pleaded guilty to six felonies.noemail@noemail.org (Lynn Moore | lmoore8@mlive.com)He pleaded guilty to six felonies.Fatal hit-and-run crash suspect wanted by sheriff's officehttp://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2018/12/fatal_hit_and_run_suspect_want.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Ben Solis | bsolis@mlive.com)Sun, 9 Dec 2018 12:48:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/4132.22094696The crash resulted in the death of a pedestrian late Saturday evening.noThe crash resulted in the death of a pedestrian late Saturday evening.noemail@noemail.org (Ben Solis | bsolis@mlive.com)The crash resulted in the death of a pedestrian late Saturday evening.Mistrial declared in case against man accused of ordering murderhttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2018/12/mistrial_declared_in_case_agai.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Lynn Moore | lmoore8@mlive.com)Fri, 7 Dec 2018 20:35:06 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/muskegon/index.ssf/4582.22094236The jury deadlocked in the murder trial against Jeremy Morton.noThe jury deadlocked in the murder trial against Jeremy Morton.noemail@noemail.org (Lynn Moore | lmoore8@mlive.com)The jury deadlocked in the murder trial against Jeremy Morton.20-home neighborhood planned for Norton Shores conservation areahttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2018/12/new_20-unit_subdivision_with_g.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Ben Solis | bsolis@mlive.com)Fri, 7 Dec 2018 18:02:09 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/muskegon/index.ssf/4582.22093429The subdivision is to be located on a nearly 15-acre lot at 214 E. Pontaluna Road.noThe subdivision is to be located on a nearly 15-acre lot at 214 E. Pontaluna Road.noemail@noemail.org (Ben Solis | bsolis@mlive.com)The subdivision is to be located on a nearly 15-acre lot at 214 E. Pontaluna Road.Ex-con who embezzled from 90-year-old may get to skip jailhttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2018/12/ex-con_who_embezzled_from_90-y.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Lynn Moore | lmoore8@mlive.com)Fri, 7 Dec 2018 16:47:28 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/muskegon/index.ssf/4582.22089408The victim had the early stages of dementia.noThe victim had the early stages of dementia.noemail@noemail.org (Lynn Moore | lmoore8@mlive.com)The victim had the early stages of dementia.Committee recommends Pound Buddies for new animal shelter contracthttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2018/12/muskegon_county_animal_control.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Ben Solis | bsolis@mlive.com)Thu, 6 Dec 2018 21:17:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/muskegon/index.ssf/4582.22093523Pound Buddies currently operates the shelter and animal control services.noPound Buddies currently operates the shelter and animal control services.noemail@noemail.org (Ben Solis | bsolis@mlive.com)Pound Buddies currently operates the shelter and animal control services.Woman pleads guilty to neglect of 'emaciated' horseshttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2018/12/guilty_plea_in_horse_neglect_c.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Lynn Moore | lmoore8@mlive.com)Wed, 5 Dec 2018 19:51:01 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/muskegon/index.ssf/4582.22092817Eight starving horses were removed from her farm in August, according to a rescuer.noEight starving horses were removed from her farm in August, according to a rescuer.noemail@noemail.org (Lynn Moore | lmoore8@mlive.com)Eight starving horses were removed from her farm in August, according to a rescuer.Norton Shores files plan with state to address pension shortfallhttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2018/12/pension_shortfall_in_norton_sh.htmltag:Norton Shoresnoemail@noemail.org (Ben Solis | bsolis@mlive.com)Wed, 5 Dec 2018 19:36:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/muskegon/index.ssf/4582.22092794The city's pension system is about 50 percent funded - 10 percentage points less than the state required minimum.noThe city's pension system is about 50 percent funded - 10 percentage points less than the state required minimum.noemail@noemail.org (Ben Solis | bsolis@mlive.com)The city's pension system is about 50 percent funded - 10 percentage points less than the state required minimum.tag:Norton ShoresElectric Forest releases initial 2019 line uphttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2018/12/electric_forest_releases_initi.htmltag:electric-forest-2019noemail@noemail.org (Justine McGuire | justine_mcguire@mlive.com)Tue, 4 Dec 2018 20:59:06 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/muskegon/index.ssf/4582.22092369Ticket sales begin Wednesday, Dec. 5.noTicket sales begin Wednesday, Dec. 5.noemail@noemail.org (Justine McGuire | justine_mcguire@mlive.com)Ticket sales begin Wednesday, Dec. 5.tag:electric-forest-2019Citywide winter parking ban won't take effect until late Decemberhttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2018/12/citywide_winter_parking_ban_wo.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Ben Solis | bsolis@mlive.com)Tue, 4 Dec 2018 20:20:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/muskegon/index.ssf/4582.22092300Winter is upon us, but the city of Muskegon is still tinkering with this year's seasonal parking ban.noWinter is upon us, but the city of Muskegon is still tinkering with this year's seasonal parking ban.noemail@noemail.org (Ben Solis | bsolis@mlive.com)Winter is upon us, but the city of Muskegon is still tinkering with this year's seasonal parking ban.Fire causes $40K in damage to Muskegon Heights businesshttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2018/12/fire_causes_40k_in_damage_to_m.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Justine McGuire | justine_mcguire@mlive.com)Tue, 4 Dec 2018 17:46:07 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/muskegon/index.ssf/4582.22092237The fire occurred around 11:45 a.m. at a used car dealership.noThe fire occurred around 11:45 a.m. at a used car dealership.noemail@noemail.org (Justine McGuire | justine_mcguire@mlive.com)The fire occurred around 11:45 a.m. at a used car dealership.Western Michigan Christian makes it official with Kurt Gruppen as ADhttp://www.mlive.com/sports/muskegon/index.ssf/2018/12/western_michigan_christian_mak.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Scott DeCamp | sdecamp1@mlive.com)Tue, 4 Dec 2018 13:41:05 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/sports/muskegon/index.ssf/4626.22092046Warriors' boys basketball coach had been acting as interim athletic director.noWarriors' boys basketball coach had been acting as interim athletic director.noemail@noemail.org (Scott DeCamp | sdecamp1@mlive.com)Warriors' boys basketball coach had been acting as interim athletic director.County treasurer wanted new bids, officials wanted Pound Buddieshttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2018/12/county_treasurer_wanted_new_bi.htmltag:pound-buddiesnoemail@noemail.org (Ben Solis | bsolis@mlive.com)Tue, 4 Dec 2018 13:00:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/muskegon/index.ssf/4582.22089566The Muskegon County treasurer said he was following county policy. Pound Buddies leaders called it a 'slap in the face.'noThe Muskegon County treasurer said he was following county policy. Pound Buddies leaders called it a 'slap in the face.'noemail@noemail.org (Ben Solis | bsolis@mlive.com)The Muskegon County treasurer said he was following county policy. Pound Buddies leaders called it a 'slap in the face.'tag:pound-buddiesOne of two Muskegon Heights shooting victims dieshttp://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2018/12/one_of_two_muskegon_heights_sh.htmlnoemail@noemail.org (Lynn Moore | lmoore8@mlive.com)Tue, 4 Dec 2018 00:50:00 GMTtag:www.mlive.com,2018:/news/muskegon/index.ssf/4582.22091882The Muskegon men were shot early Sunday.noThe Muskegon men were shot early Sunday.noemail@noemail.org (Lynn Moore | lmoore8@mlive.com)The Muskegon men were shot early Sunday.