Bob Lukens News Today

Muskegon leaders met Friday morning for the annual Muskegon County Economic Summit and talked about the current economic trends, as well as dreams for the future.

Around 2,500 cruise ship passengers visited Muskegon during the 2023 season, local leaders say.

Cruise passenger spending through Cruising the Great Lakes brought in waves of revenue for West Michigan in 2023.

A study initiated by the Muskegon Arts and Culture Coalition (MACC) and conducted by Visit Muskegon reveals a significant impact on Muskegon County’s economy over the past few years from arts and cultural events.

The national pilot shortage is prompting big route changes to Michigan’s smallest airports. But two are losing their only passenger airline, as soon as federal officials let them leave.

After testing a sample, biologists this week linked at least one case to the avian flu detected throughout Michigan.

LANSING — After a two-year hiatus, Great Lakes cruise ships are back.

The stop marked the first such appearance in more than two years.

After a two-year hiatus, Great Lakes cruise ships are back, and the industry is trying to prepare itself. Cruise companies will start expeditions in May and end them in October.

After a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic, Great Lakes cruise ships are back, and the industry is trying to prepare itself.