MANITOWOC – The S.S. Badger Lake Michigan car ferry is planning four afternoon shoreline cruises in Manitowoc, will launch overnight crossings June 20-Sept. 1 and will offer mini cruises this summer.

From a couple who met on the boat to several needed repairs, here's a look at our stories about the popular SS Badger Lake ...

The S.S. Badger car ferry continues its 72nd season on Lake Michigan, offering trips between Ludington, Michigan, and Manitowoc, Wisconsin, until Oct. 12. The ferry offers special events, such as a ...

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 ...

LUDINGTON, MI - Crowds cheered and passengers waved as this historic car ferry embarked on its first voyage of the 2025 season Friday morning. A crowd began to gather along the Ludington Harbor ...

'MANITOWOC (WLUK) -- It's a sign of warmer weather when the SS Badger returns to the shores of Manitowoc. The SS Badger Lake Michigan Car Ferry made its return from Ludington, Michigan to Manitowoc ...

MANITOWOC (WLUK) -- Inclement weather is forcing the cancellation of the SS Badger's trips across Lake Michigan Friday. The popular car ferry was scheduled to depart Ludington, Michigan at 9 a.m. and ...

LUDINGTON, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) — The SS Badger, a Lake Michigan car ferry, sustained damage after colliding with another ship in Ludington Harbor. Officials from the Lake Michigan Car Ferry reported ...

The S.S. Badger car ferry will offer shoreline cruises, overnight crossings and mini cruises this summer. Shoreline cruises depart from both Manitowoc and Ludington, offering entertainment and ...

According to the Badger's parent company, no one was injured in the incident and the boat plans to sail on its normal schedule.