We're just past the midpoint of the year. Here are the top stories so far in 2025 from reporter Patti Zarling.

SS Badger Lake Michigan car ferry to launch shoreline cruises, overnight crossings & mini cruises Shoreline cruises in Manitowoc will be June 14, July 19, Aug. 2 and Aug. 16.

The S.S. Badger measures 410 feet in length, 59 feet in width, and stands 106 feet tall, displacing 6,650 tons. It is equipped with two Skinner Unaflow four-cylinder steam engines, delivering a ...

The Badger will be in Sturgeon Bay about two weeks, starting April 30, for work. The car ferry's 2025 season is expected to start May 16, with crossings through June 19 for the spring season.

S.S. Badger’s shoreline cruises in Manitowoc begin June 14. The shoreline cruises in Manitowoc will run June 14, July 19, Aug. 2 and Aug. 16.

LUDINGTON, Michigan (WPBN/EGTU)— The SS Badger is set to travel to Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, on April 29 for essential repairs before the start of the sailing season on May 16. The 410-foot ...

The SS Badger was scheduled to depart for Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, for a propeller shaft bearing repair on April 29. Due to the weather, that journey has been delayed for 24 hours.

The first sailing of the S.S. Badger happened earlier Friday. The S.S. Badger sails between Ludington, Michigan and Manitowoc; this 4-hour trip is a huge boost for tourism in the area.

LUDINGTON — The SS Badger will be traveling to Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, on April 29, for repairs in preparation of the upcoming sailing season which will begin on Friday, May 16. The 410-foot ...

A view of the S.S. Badger historic car ferry as it embarks on its first voyage of the season on Friday, May 16, 2025. A large crowd, including about 140 second graders from Ludington Elementary ...

LUDINGTON, Mich. — This summer, you can hop onboard the S.S. Badger for a quick excursion on the lake complete with food, music and more. Only four shoreline cruises will be departing from ...

The Badger will be in Sturgeon Bay about two weeks, starting April 30, for work. The car ferry's 2025 season is expected to start May 16, with crossings through June 19 for the spring season.