Consumers Energy starts operating Muskegon Solar Energy Center, Michigan’s largest solar farm
Consumers Energy (news release) ([consumersenergy.com](https://www.consumersenergy.com/news-releases/news-release-details/2026/01/05/consumers-energy-starts-operating-muskegon-solar-helping-meet-michigans-energy-needs?utm_source=openai))
A 250 MW, 1,900‑acre solar facility in Muskegon County began operations in January.
Shooting and vehicle crashes at Fruitport post‑prom leave six injured
WGHN / local reports (coverage of Fruitport VFW incident) ([wghn.com](https://wghn.com/2026/05/10/cdc-director-speaks-on-hantavirus-latest/?utm_source=openai))
Gunfire at a May 9 post‑prom gathering led to four people shot and two struck by cars.
Muskegon Public Schools bond proposal passes, funding district improvements
Muskegon Public Schools (district announcement) ([muskegonpublicschools.org](https://muskegonpublicschools.org/pub/news/posts/1125?utm_source=openai))
Voters approved the 2026 bond on May 7 to finance school building upgrades.
Parties in the Park returns to Muskegon for 2026 with expanded lineup
Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce (event announcement) ([muskegon.org](https://www.muskegon.org/muskegons-parties-in-the-park-returns-for-2026-with-expanded-experiences-and-fan-favorite-lineup/?utm_source=openai))
The annual summer concert series is scheduled to return with new experiences and headliners.