To assist travelers during the closure, a free car ferry service will begin in early November. Iowa DOT Director Scott Marler ...

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 National Weather Service is calling for high winds and waves along most of the Lake Michigan shoreline Oct. 5. The S.S. Badger won't sail Sunday.

The Black Hawk Bridge in Lansing, Iowa, is permanently closing on October 20. Learn about the new bridge, ferry services, and ...

For Detroit Lions fans attending the season opener against the Green Bay Packers, the S.S. Badger car ferry is offering a unique travel experience across Lake Michigan. The division rivalry game is ...

For the second time in a week, the S.S. Badger announced it has canceled a scheduled Lake Michigan crossing because of predicted high waves and gale-force winds on the lake. On Thursday night, Oct. 9, ...

The ferry has been a significant part of local families' lives, including for a couple who met while working on the boat. This season, the Badger was involved in a minor docking incident and underwent ...