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Historic 'Skeleton Building' in Muskegon reduced to rubble after delays

2 days ago | wzzm13.com | Kayla Crandall

MUSKEGON, Mich. — One of Muskegon's long-standing structures, known as the 'Skeleton Building,' reached its final resting place Wednesday afternoon. What's left of the structure at 880 1st Street was just the bones. It's been around for more than 100 years, according to the City of Muskegon, and once served as a bank.
Casnovia mourns loss of Deputy Fire Chief Sam Deems, age 25

3 days ago | wzzm13.com | Brielle Meyer

CASNOVIA, Mich. — The Casnovia Township Fire Department shared on Tuesday that Deputy Chief Sam Deems was killed in a car accident on Tuesday. Sam was just 25 years old. The department said he was a firefighter "like no other," who served with passion, heart and an unwavering commitment to the community. "He had a deep love for saving lives and making a difference wherever he could," said the department in a Facebook post.
Man faces armed robbery charges for string of holdups at Michigan ALDI stores

3 days ago | wzzm13.com | Brielle Meyer

PORTAGE, Mich. — A 34-year-old Michigan man is facing multiple armed robbery charges in connection with a series of holdups at Aldi grocery stores across the state, authorities said. Kaleb Michael Shaffer was arrested June 4 in Rapid City, South Dakota and extradited to Michigan to face charges stemming from robberies in Portage and other jurisdictions, according to Portage police. The robbery spree began with incidents at an Aldi store at 6291 S. Westnedge Avenue in Portage on Dec.
Man in 40s rescued from Lake Michigan at Grand Haven Beach

3 days ago | wzzm13.com | Kayla Crandall

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. — A man in his 40s was rescued in Lake Michigan at Grand Haven City Beach Tuesday afternoon. First responders were first flagged about a potential water rescue situation around 4:15 p.m. Ottawa County Dispatch told 13 ON YOUR SIDE the dive team was deployed into the water to rescue the man, and they got him out of the water. First responders from the U.S. Coast Guard, Michigan DNR Grand Haven and Ottawa County responded.
MI Attorney General Dana Nessel appeals dismissal of murder charges against Brian Keely

3 days ago | wzzm13.com | Brielle Meyer

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has officially filed a notice for a federal appeals court to overturn a federal judge's decision to dismiss the murder case against former Michigan State Police (MSP) Sergeant Brian Keely.
Grand Traverse County faces measles outbreak: Health Dept advises caution

3 days ago | wzzm13.com | Brielle Meyer

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich. — During the summer months, many Michiganders head north. But if you're heading up to Grand Traverse County, you'll want to be careful as the Grand Traverse County Health Department (GTCHD) and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) identified a measles outbreak. A measles outbreak is defined as three or more related cases of measles in a single county. GTCHD confirmed its third case of measles on June 23.
South Haven Police investigate woman's death in Lake Michigan

3 days ago | wzzm13.com | Kayla Crandall

SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. — The South Haven Police Department is investigating the death of a woman after she was found floating in Lake Michigan Monday evening. South Haven Emergency Services (SHAES) said their crews first responded to a report of a person in distress on Lake Michigan about five miles south of the lighthouse. A boater alerted first responders to the woman floating unconscious, and SHAES and other responders got her out of the water.
17-year-old dies while cutting tree in Muskegon, MIOSHA says

3 days ago | wzzm13.com | Kayla Crandall

MUSKEGON, Mich. — A teen laborer died while on the job in Muskegon this weekend, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration said. The 14th Michigan worker death of 2025 happened on Sunday, June 22, in Muskegon, state regulators said. According to MIOSHA's initial investigation, a 17-year-old worker was tasked with cutting up a felled tree at a home when the owner found the victim next to a chainsaw with a laceration on their neck.
South Haven boater finds unconscious person floating 5 miles south of lighthouse

4 days ago | wzzm13.com | Brielle Meyer

SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. — South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES) said Monday night they responded to a call for a person in distress on Lake Michigan. The person was found about five miles south of the lighthouse by a boater. Emergency responders were dispatched at 6 p.m. The boater had called in to report that they had found an unconscious person floating in the water. SHAES said the boater had tried to get the victim out of the water but could not.
Firefighters in West Michigan battle heat on duty

4 days ago | wzzm13.com | Micah Cho

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — One of the last places you would want to be when it's 90 degrees is close to a fire, but firefighters across West Michigan need to be prepared to do exactly that at any given time. "We can't, obviously stop our operations. We still have to respond. We still have to fight fire," said Jack Johnson, Deputy Chief of Operations for the Grand Rapids Fire Department.