Muskegon County declares local state of emergency due to flooding
Muskegon County (press release) ([co.muskegon.mi.us](https://co.muskegon.mi.us/DocumentCenter/View/21358/Muskegon-County-Declares-Local-State-of-Emergency-Due-to-Flooding_41725?utm_source=openai))
County declared a local state of emergency after significant flooding on April 17, 2026.
Consumers Energy opens Michigan’s largest solar farm in Muskegon County
Spectrum Local News (Consumers Energy coverage) ([spectrumlocalnews.com](https://spectrumlocalnews.com/mi/michigan/news/2026/01/07/consumers-energy-opens-michigan-s-largest-solar-farm?utm_source=openai))
Consumers Energy unveiled a large solar project in Muskegon County, creating construction jobs and local tax revenue.
Muskegon County voters approve school bond proposals and millage renewal
FOX17 (local coverage) ([fox17online.com](https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/lakeshore/muskegon/muskegon-county-voters-approve-school-bond-proposals-and-millage-renewal?utm_source=openai))
Unofficial results showed approval of multiple school bond proposals and a millage renewal in early May 2026.
MSP investigating trooper-involved shooting in Muskegon Township
WOOD Radio / WOOD Local News ([wtkg.iheart.com](https://wtkg.iheart.com/featured/wood-radio-local-news/content/2026-04-07-msp-investigating-trooper-involved-shooting-in-muskegon-township/?utm_source=openai))
Michigan State Police opened an investigation after a trooper-involved shooting in Muskegon Township in April 2026.
