Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MANITOWOC – Looking for something to do in the Manitowoc area? This week (and a little into next) is packed with lakefront ...

The S.S. Badger car ferry struck a parked ship while docking in Ludington, Michigan. No injuries were reported to passengers or crew on the Badger. The other ship involved, the S.S. Spartan, was ...

The SS Badger’s 2026 season starts May 15 with welcome events in Manitowoc and Ludington, Michigan, plus a new documentary ...

A new film, "Railroad on the Water: the Legend of the SS Badger," will premiere in Manitowoc on May 17. The documentary details the history of the last coal-fired steamship in the U.S. and its role in ...

LUDINGTON, Mich. — The SS Badger set sail for its 73rd season on Lake Michigan Friday, marking another year for the last coal-fired, steam-powered ship in North America. WATCH: SS Badger kicks off ...

If you're driving west from Michigan or east from Wisconsin, there's a more direct way to get around Lake Michigan — and that's going straight through it. The SS Badger ferry, the last coal-fired ...

MANITOWOC – A sure sign that summer is just around the corner is the start of the S.S. Badger sailing season. Friday, May 15, marks the maiden voyage of the popular car ferry for 2026. SS Badger ...