Ferry carrying traffic across Lake Michigan suspends service after ramping system failure

A ferry carrying traffic across Lake Michigan has suspended trips indefinitely after a mechanical failure of its ramping system. Lake Michigan Carferry, which owns and operates the S.S. Badger from Ludington, Michigan, to Manitowoc, Wisconsin, said Friday it has “engaged a quick-response team of Great Lakes partners to repair the issue as quickly and safely as possible. They are at work now assessing the situation.” Ticketed passengers can call for a refund or to change a reservation.