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 activated Emergency Operations and issued voluntary evacuations as river levels rose (April 17, 2026).
Consumers Energy starts operating Muskegon Solar
PR Newswire / Consumers Energy ([prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/consumers-energy-starts-operating-muskegon-solar-helping-meet-michigans-energy-needs-302652762.html?utm_source=openai))
Consumers Energy began operations at its large Muskegon solar project to add renewable capacity in the area.
Muskegon County voters approve school bond proposals and millage renewal
FOX17 (local reporting) ([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 local school bond and millage measures passing in the May 6, 2026 election.
MSP investigating trooper-involved shooting in Muskegon Township
WOOD Radio / WOOD 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.
