TheRepublic.com - Muskegon News

Police get high-priority tips in search for woman

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:38:07 -0400

NORTON SHORES, Michigan - Police looking for a 25-year-old woman who disappeared from her job at a West Michigan gas station last month say they're investigating high-priority tips received over the weekend.

Wandering bear causes stir in West Michigan

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:23:04 -0400

MUSKEGON, Michigan - Police say a bear that reportedly was seen swimming in a West Michigan lake has been spotted near a bike path in Muskegon.

Worker, 43, killed in fall at W. Michigan foundry

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:28:23 -0400

ROTHBURY, Michigan - Authorities say a 43-year-old man has died after falling through a skylight at West Michigan foundry where he was working.

Authorities: Boys with fireworks spark brush fire

Tue, 07 May 2013 07:16:48 -0400

DALTON TOWNSHIP, Michigan - Authorities say two boys playing with fireworks sparked a more than 10-acre brush fire in a rural area of West Michigan.

Wheelchair user from Michigan is shot in groin

Fri, 03 May 2013 10:24:48 -0400

MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, Michigan - A Muskegon Heights man already in a wheelchair after being shot earlier this year has been shot in the groin.

Mich. law changes considered after clerk vanishes

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:10:09 -0400

NORTON SHORES, Michigan - Some Michigan lawmakers are considering whether surveillance cameras or other security measures should be required at certain businesses following the disappearance of a 25-year-old mother and gas station night clerk.

Mich. lawmakers seek answers about abortion doctor

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:46:49 -0400

LANSING, Michigan - A Michigan Senate panel is seeking answers from the state's licensing department over the handling of complaints against a Muskegon doctor who performed abortions.

Flood damage to Newaygo Co. homes is roughly $6M

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:16:09 -0400

NEWAYGO, Michigan - Officials say flooding from the Muskegon River in West Michigan caused more than $6 million in damage to about 150 Newaygo County homes.

Officials: 17 students charged after school fight

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:55:29 -0400

MUSKEGON, Michigan - Officials say 17 students have been charged following a fight last month in a West Michigan high school cafeteria that police broke up with pepper spray.