Muskegon County Declares Local State of Emergency as River Levels Continue to Rise
City of Muskegon (muskegon-mi.gov)
County declared a local state of emergency in April 2026 as river levels rose and officials organized outreach, shelter planning and debris response.
Bridge replacement requires full detour of M-46 between Casnovia and Ravenna
Michigan Department of Transportation (michigan.gov)
MDOT announced an M-46 bridge replacement in Muskegon County (April 28, 2026) requiring a full detour and multi-million-dollar investment.
Scheduled Road Work for Week of June 29, 2026
Muskegon County Road Commission (muskegoncountyroads.org)
MCRC published county road work plans and short-term closures/updates for late June 2026 that may affect local travel.
Lakefront Gold Rush As Muskegon Rentals Turn Quiet Blocks Into Tourist Row
Hoodline
A July 2026 report highlights a boom in waterfront short‑term rentals in Muskegon, shifting neighborhood dynamics and local rental activity.