SPRING LAKE, Mich. (WOOD) — Dr. Rolf's Barbeque is celebrating the grand opening of its new Spring Lake location. It opened a new restaurant Tuesday at 971 W Savidge St. off of US-31, the former Old Boys' Brewhouse spot. Owner Judy Hissom said things went well overall and she hopes to have everything ironed out by the weekend. Dr. Rolf's first opened in downtown Muskegon five years ago, named after Hissom's husband, Dr. Rolf Hissom. He had practiced medicine in Muskegon for 32 years, she said, but he was always making food for people. She said her husband, who is originally from West Virginia ..read more

MUSKEGON, Mich. (WOOD) — One person was killed in a Friday morning crash in Muskegon. Around 5:50 a.m., officers with the Muskegon Police Department were sent to US-31 near E Sherman Boulevard for a crash. Responding officers learned that a 29-year-old Muskegon man was attempting to cross the road and was hit by a passing vehicle. He died at the scene. "The Muskegon Department of Public Safety wishes to offer our deepest sympathy to everyone affected by this tragedy," the police department said in a release. Anyone with information is asked to contact Muskegon police at 231.724.6750 or Silent ..read more

MUSKEGON, Mich. (WOOD) — A Norton Shores woman accused of animal neglect after dozens of dogs were removed from her home will not receive any additional jail time. Lisa Cober was sentenced Monday by Judge Matthew Kacel in Muskegon Circuit Court. In lieu of jail, Cober has been sentenced to 5 years of probation and 100 hours of community service. As part of her probation, she cannot own any animals. Police found 78 dogs living in unfit conditions at a woman's Norton Shores home. They were taken to an animal shelter to be evaluated. (Jan. 31, 2023) Police found 78 dogs living in unfit conditio ..read more

WEARE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Troopers are seeking information after kidnapping attempts were reported in Oceana and Muskegon counties. A white man with a mustache, around 40 to 50 years old, and an older white woman were driving a white minivan with dark windows when they tried to pick up a juvenile, according to the Michigan State Police. Troopers said Monday the minivan was last seen around 5:20 p.m. Sunday in Weare Township, on the 7300 block of N 88th Avenue, near W Madison Road, and on the 6800 block of N 92nd Avenue, near Monroe Road. Then, Tuesday morning, troopers said "a similar in ..read more

MUSKEGON, Mich. (WOOD) — The Muskegon YMCA has partnered with the city of Muskegon's Parks and Recreation Department to host children's day camps this summer. Starting June 17, these day camps will be held at McGraft Park and offer children activities and experiences in and around the Muskegon community. These camps are open to children entering kindergarten through 7th grade. "We are excited to collaborate with the city of Muskegon Parks and Recreation Department to offer this enriching summer day camp experience," McKenna Speed, the director of the Muskegon YMCA Day Camp, said in a ..read more

MUSKEGON, Mich. (WOOD) — A documentary on one of the country’s finest silent film stars and one of Muskegon’s own is set for a showing at the Frauenthal Theater. A screening of “Buster Keaton: Home” is set for Sunday, June 9, in Muskegon ..read more

MUSKEGON, Mich. (WOOD) — Michigan's first new marina in almost three decades has officially opened. Adelaide Pointe, located at 1204 Western Avenue along Muskegon Lake, celebrated its grand opening Wednesday. The marina has a pool, a captain's lounge and an outdoor kitchen. There's also office space for the Muskegon County Sheriff's Office marine patrol unit. Adelaide Pointe marina in Muskegon. (Courtesy Adelaide Pointe) 13 West Michigan developments to watch in 2024 "Our priority at Adelaide Pointe has always been to provide top-notch services to boaters while ensuring the seamless integratio ..read more

MUSKEGON, Mich. (WOOD) — A woman has died after a house fire Thursday morning in Muskegon. The fire started before 7 a.m. on South Getty Street near East Laketon Avenue. The Muskegon Fire Department confirmed a 69-year-old died in the fire. The department did not release her name. The home is a total loss, fire officials confirmed. Emergency responders were on the scene for four hours until just before noon. Crews then boarded up windows and blocked any views of the damage inside ..read more

MUSKEGON, Mich. (WOOD) — Authorities say a man and two teens were injured in a shooting in Muskegon Tuesday night. The Muskegon Police Department said shortly before 9 p.m. Tuesday that it responded to a report of a shooting on Laketon Avenue near the intersection of Seaway Drive. When officers arrived, the police department said everyone had left the scene. Officers later found a 17-year-old walking in the area with a gunshot wound. Two people, a 20-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy, arrived at the hospital with gunshot wounds, according to police. All three had injuries that the police depa ..read more

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The American Lung Association published its annual "State of the Air” report this month, which found the Grand Rapids/Muskegon region to have the worst air quality in the state ..read more