https://www.wcmu.org/tags/muskegon Muskegon en-US Copyright Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:38:39 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-31/artists-wanted-four-crosswalks-in-muskegons-lakeside-business-district-to-become-street-murals-this-fall Beautification comes after micro-grant from the Michigan Municipal League. Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:38:39 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-07-31/artists-wanted-four-crosswalks-in-muskegons-lakeside-business-district-to-become-street-murals-this-fall Daniel Boothe https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-04-18/city-of-north-muskegon-hosting-planning-sessions-as-officials-dream-big City officials say, they want to return North Muskegon back to its former glory days—a walkable downtown corridor filled with restaurants, shopping, homes, and public spaces. But City Hall wants to know first, what its residents envision when it comes to the city’s future. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 19:27:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-04-18/city-of-north-muskegon-hosting-planning-sessions-as-officials-dream-big Daniel Boothe https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-10/lakeshore-advantage-muskegon-share-honor Lakeshore Advantage, the nonprofit economic development organization for Ottawa and Allegan counties along with the Greater Muskegon Economic Development are being honored for their work on a wastewater line. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 23:05:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-10/lakeshore-advantage-muskegon-share-honor Daniel Boothe https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-01-25/muskegon-city-commissioners-vote-no-on-public-access-amendment Following a lawsuit that challenged the sale of public land on Muskegon Lake to a private developer for $2, the Muskegon Board of City Commissioners has rejected an amendment that would have restored public accessIn 2021, the City Commission approved the sale of a street that accesses a public peninsula on Muskegon Lake. City Hall sold that to local developer and Parkland Properties owner, Jon Rooks. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 23:47:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-01-25/muskegon-city-commissioners-vote-no-on-public-access-amendment Daniel Boothe https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-01-25/muskegon-heights-city-manager-out-as-city-council-votes-to-terminate-contract Members divided in four to three vote; questions remain as to reasons of firing Wed, 25 Jan 2023 23:46:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-01-25/muskegon-heights-city-manager-out-as-city-council-votes-to-terminate-contract Daniel Boothe https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-01-18/judge-refuses-to-toss-lawsuit-against-city-of-muskegon A judge has refused to toss out a lawsuit that accuses the City of Muskegon of selling a developer property on Muskegon Lake without public comment on the matter first.In an opinion issued last Monday, Muskegon County Circuit Judge Kenneth Hoopes found that city officials had “elements of bad faith” surrounding the transfer of land to local real estate developer, Parkland Properties. Wed, 18 Jan 2023 23:32:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-01-18/judge-refuses-to-toss-lawsuit-against-city-of-muskegon Daniel Boothe https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-07/boys-and-girls-club-of-the-muskegon-lakeshore-break-ground-on-new-clubhouse Multi-million dollar effort will renovate YMCA building on Muskegon Lake Wed, 07 Sep 2022 22:35:17 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-07/boys-and-girls-club-of-the-muskegon-lakeshore-break-ground-on-new-clubhouse Daniel Boothe https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-31/judge-oks-jeffery-willis-attorney-withdraw-request Sentenced to life in prison with no parole in 2017, a Muskegon serial killer is appealing his case. Wed, 31 Aug 2022 22:38:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-31/judge-oks-jeffery-willis-attorney-withdraw-request Daniel Boothe https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-29/city-of-muskegon-swears-in-new-director-of-public-safety Timothy Kozal will oversee both Police and Fire Departments. Mon, 29 Aug 2022 22:29:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-29/city-of-muskegon-swears-in-new-director-of-public-safety Daniel Boothe https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-16/whitmer-denies-new-casino-project-in-muskegon Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Wednesday refused to sign off on a proposed casino in Muskegon County, ending a campaign that started over a decade ago. Thu, 16 Jun 2022 14:53:05 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-16/whitmer-denies-new-casino-project-in-muskegon Daniel Boothe