Hundreds of Muskegon High School students got a powerful message Monday morning. A group of eight law enforcement officials, eight school staffers and eight individuals with criminal pasts came together for a friendly game of basketball. The event is meant to highlight the importance of making good choices throughout life. "This just fits right along with my belief that as a public servant, I'm here to serve the public," Muskegon County Prosecutor D.J. Hilson said Monday after the game. "This is just one way of doing it." Hilson was joined by Nate Johnson of Fresh Coast Alliance. "One choice c ..read more

Taste of Muskegon is bringing local restaurants and food trucks to the heart of town for its 18 th year! Etouffee, turkey knuckles, gyros, quinoa, empanadas - and thats just from the Taste rookies! said Lisa Kraus, Marketing Director of Taste of Muskegon. As Muskegon continues to grow and evolve so does our culinary scene. Theres no better place to discover your next favorite meal than at Taste of Muskegon! She continued. Heres which restaurants and food trucks will be there: <b>Taste of Muskegon 2023 Taste Plate Award Winners:</b> * Frostbite Shaved Ice - Best Taste, Best Desser ..read more

Muskegon Public Schools (MPS) announced it is the recipient of a $2 million grant for a career program at the new Charles Hackley Middle School. Were told the grant, secured by Sen. Gary Peters, will support the school districts collaboration with Ford Next Generation Learning (NGL) in offering 6 th 10 th graders a chance to explore career possibilities. MPS says the grant will also help deliver training to local adults. Its important that we provide our young people with both the skills and career education needed to land a job in a field thats right for them, says Senator Peters. As a member ..read more

A motorcyclist was hospitalized with critical injuries sustained in a Muskegon crash with a vehicle Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened before 5:20 p.m. near Getty Street and Catherine Avenue, according to the Muskegon Police Department (MPD). Were told officers found a 25-year-old man from Muskegon severely injured upon arrival. He has since been taken to a nearby hospital. MPD expresses its sympathies to loved ones impacted by the crash, which remains under investigation. Those with knowledge related to the incident are encouraged to connect with police by calling 231-724-6750. Anonymous t ..read more

Big changes are coming to the Muskegon County Airport. Driven by the need to replace the terminal building's original 1994 roof, other changes are on their way. It is all part of a $2.9 million grant-funded project aimed at bringing a facelift to the airport. "We're trying to market this not only as a destination for the community in Muskegon but also as to the general aviation community," said Ken Efting, director of the Muskegon County Airport. Part of those changes include replacing skylights, adding decorative lighting, and a new restaurant in the airport. It's all to draw more travelers t ..read more

Northbound US-31 is closed near Russell Road in Muskegon County after a serious crash, according to Michigan State Police. Investigators say a passenger van carrying six people hit a pickup truck while trying to change lanes. The van then went off the road and rolled several times. The woman driving was thrown out of the van when this happened. She was taken to the hospital in serious condition, while a teenage passenger had to be air-lifted from the scene. The other passengers suffered nonlife-threatening injuries, and the driver of the pickup was not hurt. State police ask drivers to go a di ..read more

Seven years after losing her daughter, a Holton mother is finding some healing by helping others. Debra Wyant's daughter, Shayna Sturtevant was an organ donor. This month she's organized a steak dinner/paint party fundraiser to benefit the Transplant House of West Michigan. The home in Grand Rapids, set to open this year, aims to offer a low-cost stay to families while their loved ones undergo the transplant process. "It really helps me get through it because the people that she saved. Their lives, their families not feeling the grief that we feel every day and that makes me feel better," Wya ..read more

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