Kayla Tucker

Michigan

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Muskegon police add dedicated drone car to enhance public safety operations

1 week ago | mlive.com | Kayla Tucker

MUSKEGON, MI - Muskegon residents may notice a police cruiser with a nostalgic-looking decal now patrolling the streets. It’s the Muskegon Police Department’s new, dedicated drone vehicle. The vehicle, signified by its retro 1950s station logo, allows officers to more quickly deploy the drones, improving response time and safety. The department did not provide a cost of the vehicle in time for publication. The Muskegon Police Department has operated a drone program since fall of 2023.
Developer breaks ground on 92-unit townhome development in Muskegon County

1 week ago | mlive.com | Kayla Tucker

MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI - A new 92-unit townhome development on the lakeshore broke ground this month. Construction will now begin on the Summit at Harvey Townhomes in Fruitport Township. The development sits on the 20-acre former driving range at 6420 S Harvey St., directly south of the former Fruitport Golf Club property. The first units are expected to be available for lease this fall, with subsequent buildings being completed month-to-month until the entire development is complete in spring 2026.
Sustainable shopping: New refillery business opens in downtown Muskegon

1 week ago | mlive.com | Kayla Tucker

MUSKEGON, MI - Bring your empty, clean containers to fill up on household cleaners and body essentials at a new refillery that opened in downtown Muskegon over the weekend. A refillery is a place where you can refill essential liquids using your own containers, rather than buying new ones, thereby reducing plastic waste.
This new Michigan park was once filled with 100 tires and tons of trash

1 week ago | mlive.com | Kayla Tucker

MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI - A new park in northern Muskegon County offers miles of trails. Blue Lake Township Park is located at 7372 Automobile Road, north of White Lake Road. Right now, there are 4.5 miles of trails open to the public, with more being built, said Jeff Abram, township clerk. “We’re up and running and trying to get the word out,” Abram said.
Muskegon medical assistant wins 2025 Michigan Works! Impact Award

2 weeks ago | mlive.com | Kayla Tucker

MUSKEGON, MI - Taking care of others was something Shelondrea Johnson learned early on as a child. “I had to take care of my mom as a little girl,” Johnson said, whose mother battled breast cancer at just 28 years old. “I have memories of just standing on top of a chair cooking at a stove, doing things you probably shouldn’t be doing at 5-to-6-years-old.”Johnson said she would often wake her mother up and remind her to take daily medications.
Grand Rapids protest calls for justice after Schurr won’t be retried

2 weeks ago | mlive.com | Kayla Tucker

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Above the noise of protesters chanting and passing cars honking in support, Michael Sterling Sr. choked back tears talking about his son. Sterling’s son, Samuel, was struck and killed last year by a Michigan State Police trooper vehicle that was pursuing him. A protest in Grand Rapids Thursday, May 22, focused on calling for justice for the family of Patrick Lyoya, a Black man who was shot and killed in 2022 by a Grand Rapids police officer.
Repairs complete on Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve’s riverfront boardwalk

2 weeks ago | mlive.com | Kayla Tucker

NORTH MUSKEGON, MI - A section of a riverfront boardwalk is now open after repairs closed the path for more than a year. The Wilder River Walk, a quarter-mile boardwalk along the Muskegon River, is part of the Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve, located in North Muskegon off the causeway. About 250 feet of the raised boardwalk was blocked off from the public since the beginning of 2024, according to Tom Willi, a board member with the preserve.
Falling tree claims life of 38-year-old arborist in Newaygo County

2 weeks ago | mlive.com | Kayla Tucker

WHITE CLOUD, MI - An Arborist working in Newaygo County was killed when a tree infected with oak wilt fell and struck them. The 38-year-old was walking back onto a White Cloud property on May 14 after a lunch break when they were struck, according to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The incident took place approximately 60 feet away from the work area. The victim died on the scene. This is the eighth Michigan worker to die on the job this year.
Hilton hotel approved for Lake Michigan city

2 weeks ago | mlive.com | Kayla Tucker

NORTON SHORES, MI - A Hilton hotel is joining the list of big brand hotels establishing a presence on the West Michigan lakeshore. The Norton Shores City Council approved on Tuesday a special use permit for Amerilodge, hotel developer, to build a four-story Tru by Hilton hotel. The 92-room hotel is planned for 6277 Prairie St., near the Lakes Mall and business corridor on Harvey Street, east of U.S. 31 and the Muskegon County Airport.
Free beach shuttle in Muskegon launches for Memorial Day weekend

2 weeks ago | mlive.com | Kayla Tucker

MUSKEGON, MI - Free shuttle services to and around Muskegon’s beaches kick off for the summer on Friday, May 23. A beach shuttle will take people between downtown Muskegon to the Pere Marquette Beach and a beach circulator will cycle around five parks along Lake Michigan. The free beach shuttles will run through Aug. 31. Hours of operation will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. The buses will be at each stop two to three times per hour.