Articles tagged with council

Fri, May 18, 2012

Texas town settles council election with coin flip

By Jim Forsyth

(Reuters) - In the small Texas town of Wolfforth, it's "Heads I win."

A city council election there came down to ...

Wed, May 16, 2012

Holland City Council Meets Tonight at City Hall

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - Highlighting tonight’s Holland City Council meeting is a proposed tax abatement for wind turbine blade-maker Energtx Composites, who is spending ...

Mon, May 14, 2012

WMAA, Saugatuck City Council Have Monday Meetings Slated

UNDATED (WHTC) - A limited local meeting calendar for this Monday includes the monthly meeting of the West Michigan Airport Authority at the Park Township ...

Thu, May 10, 2012

U.N. Security Council condemns "terrorist attacks" in Syria

By Michelle Nichols

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council strongly condemned the "terrorist attacks" in Syria on Thursday, urging all parties to ...

Wed, May 02, 2012

Holland City Council to Vote on Budget Tonight

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) -  It’s “last call” for those wishing to have input on the Holland city budget.

A public hearing during this evening ...

Wed, April 25, 2012

City Council to Review Proposed Budget in Work-Study Session Tonight

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - A week before a public hearing and final vote on a proposed municipal budget for fiscal 2013, the Holland City Council ...

Wed, April 18, 2012

Plenty on Plate of Holland City Council Tonight

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - A busy night is ahead for the Holland City Council. Highlighting this evening’s meeting agenda is the formal presentation of ...

Mon, April 16, 2012

U.N. council set to condemn North Korean rocket launch

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - After days of closed-door haggling, the U.N. Security Council is hoping to adopt a statement on Monday condemning North Korea ...

Sun, April 15, 2012

Annan tells U.N. Syria hasn't withdrawn heavy weapons

By Oliver Holmes and Louis Charbonneau

BEIRUT/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Syria has failed to comply with a pledge to withdraw weapons from population centers ...

Sat, April 14, 2012

Syria ceasefire imperiled as government vows crackdown

By Oliver Holmes

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syria's ceasefire increasingly was under threat on Sunday as the government vowed a crackdown on a wave of ...

Fri, April 13, 2012

U.N. Security Council to vote on Syria observers on Friday

By Tom Miles

GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations Security Council is to vote on a resolution to send an advance team of 10 to ...

Wed, April 11, 2012

Holland City Council Returns to Budget Summit Tonight

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - After taking an evening off to digest what was presented on Monday, the Holland City Council returns to its budget deliberations ...

Mon, April 02, 2012

Zeeland City Council Holds Meeting Tonight

ZEELAND, MI (WHTC) - It appears to be a relatively quiet meeting for the Zeeland City Council tonight, as the advance meeting agenda has items ...

Thu, March 29, 2012

Holland City Council Approves Settlement in DeYoung Lawsuit-Related Case

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - The Holland City Council last night approved a proposed out-of-court settlement of a federal lawsuit filed by the Holland BPW against ...

Wed, March 28, 2012

Detroit City Council to consider proposed state pact

DETROIT (Reuters) - The Detroit City Council will see a draft on Thursday of the proposed agreement with the state of Michigan to stabilize the ...

Wed, March 28, 2012

Detroit City Council to vote Monday on state pact: spokeswoman

DETROIT (Reuters) - The Detroit City Council will see a draft on Thursday of the proposed agreement with the state of Michigan to stabilize the ...

Wed, March 21, 2012

Russia hopes for Security Council Syria text on Wednesday

BERLIN (Reuters) - Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, whose country has so far shielded Syria from U.N. Security Council censure, said he hoped ...

Mon, March 19, 2012

Western powers draft new U.N. council statement on Syria

By Louis Charbonneau

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - France submitted to the Security Council on Monday a Western-drafted statement supporting U.N.-Arab League envoy Kofi ...

Fri, March 16, 2012

Annan urges U.N. Security Council to break Syria deadlock

By Louis Charbonneau and Michelle Nichols

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N.-Arab League envoy on the Syrian crisis, Kofi Annan, urged the Security ...

Fri, March 16, 2012

Annan urges U.N. Security Council to break Syria deadlock

By Louis Charbonneau

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N.-Arab League envoy on the Syrian crisis, Kofi Annan, urged the Security Council to overcome ...

Wed, March 14, 2012

Annan to brief U.N. Council on Syria on Friday

By Michelle Nichols and Louis Charbonneau

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.N.-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan is due to brief the U.N. Security ...

Tue, March 13, 2012

Agreement Upsets Detroit City Council Members

DETROIT (WKZO) -- A proposed consent agreement between the State of Michigan and City of Detroit has upset council members.

The proposal reportedly calls for ...

Tue, March 13, 2012

Detroit council cold to state proposal on finances

By Karen Pierog and John D. Stoll

DETROIT (Reuters) - Governor Rick Snyder continued his push for a consent agreement to save Detroit from the ...

Fri, March 09, 2012

Syrian army must pull back first under Annan plan

By Erika Solomon and Douglas Hamilton

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian artillery hit parts of Homs city and at least 37 people were killed in clashes ...

Wed, March 07, 2012

Holland Council Takes Up Proposal To Review Home Rehab Projects

HOLLAND (WHTC) - Holland city officials will Wednesday night debate proposed changes to an ordinance regulating home rehabilitation projects in central-city neighborhoods. The Planning Commission ...

Thu, March 01, 2012

Russia, China join U.N. council in Syria rebuke

By Louis Charbonneau

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Russia and China joined other U.N. Security Council members on Thursday in expressing "deep disappointment" at Syria ...

Mon, February 27, 2012

Separate Meetings on Tap for Holland BPW Board, Saugatuck City Council

UNDATED (WHTC) - During this afternoon’s work-study session, the board of the Holland Board of Public Works reviews a proposed budget for fiscal 2013 ...

Thu, February 23, 2012

Deal with Holland City Manager Approved by Council; Lawsuit vs. Blues Won by City

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - It’s a tale of two contracts at Holland City Hall.

During a special meeting prior to the regularly scheduled work-study ...

Wed, February 22, 2012

Holland City Council to Consider Contract with City Manager-Designate Tonight

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - The Holland City Council will consider a contract with City Manager-designate Ryan Cotton and to reconsider demolition bids for the Ferris ...

Wed, February 15, 2012

Holland City Council Meets Tonight on Various Issues

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - Among the items on tonight’s Holland City Council meeting agenda: Tax abatement requests by both Nelson Steel on 48^{th ...}

Mon, February 06, 2012

Meetings Today for Holland BPW Board, Tonight for Zeeland City Council

UNDATED (WHTC) - On the meeting agendas for the Lakeshore: The board of the Holland Board of Public Works gets a major projects update from ...

Mon, February 06, 2012

Wayland City Council Could Decide on New City Manager Tonight

WAYLAND, MI (WHTC) - It is expected that the Wayland City Council will formally offer the City Manager’s position to Cameron Van Wyngarden this ...

Fri, February 03, 2012

Holland City Council Retreat, City Manager Discussion on Saturday

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - The Holland City Council may do more than just huddle over next year’s budget during Saturday's scheduled retreat at ...

Mon, January 30, 2012

Arabs, US urge UN council to act on Syria

By Louis Charbonneau and Patrick Worsnip

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Backed by the United States, the Arab League and Qatar urged the U.N. Security ...

Sun, January 29, 2012

Bomb blasts bring death to Syria's Aleppo

By Khaled Yacoub Oweis and Dominic Evans

AMMAN/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Twin bomb blasts hit Syrian military and security buildings in the northern city of ...

Sat, January 28, 2012

"Coffee with Council" in Holland Today

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - Those who live, work and play in Holland are asked to stop by City Hall from 9 AM to 11 AM ...

Mon, January 23, 2012

New U.N. council no more favorable to Palestinians: U.S.

By Patrick Worsnip

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Security Council dynamics are no more favorable now to a Palestinian U.N. membership bid than they were ...

Thu, January 19, 2012

Holland Council Approves Changes for Hope Off-Campus Housing

After eight months of discussion, the city of Holland is lifting a ban on development of new off-campus housing for Hope College students. The ...

Wed, January 18, 2012

Holland City Council to Handle Several Matters Tonight

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - During tonight’s Holland City Council meeting, a public hearing and probably final vote on an ordinance dealing with rental properties ...

Thu, January 12, 2012

Harrisburg city council overrides mayor's budget veto

By Mark Shade

HARRISBURG, Pa (Reuters) - The city council of the Pennsylvania state capital city of Harrisburg voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to override Mayor ...

Thu, January 12, 2012

Long Night for Holland City Council

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - During a rather lengthy work-study session last night, the Holland City Council tackled a number of issues, including: The Fiscal 2011 ...

Wed, January 11, 2012

Study of M-40 on Holland City Council Work-Study Agenda Tonight

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - The Holland City Council will go over a traffic study of M-40 south of the Tulip City during this evening’s ...

Mon, January 09, 2012

Meetings Ahead for Airport & BPW Boards, Saugatuck City Council

UNDATED (WHTC) - Among items to be discussed during today’s public entity meetings: The West Michigan Airport Authority goes over the Instrument Lansing System ...

Sat, January 07, 2012

SNB's bank council to revise own-transaction rules

By Caroline Copley and Katie Reid

ZURICH (Reuters) - The Swiss National Bank (SNB) said on Saturday it would review its internal rules governing own-transactions ...

Fri, January 06, 2012

Syrian forces kill 33 in attack on rebel town: residents

AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian government forces have killed at least 33 people in a rebel town near the Lebanese border in the last few days ...

Thu, January 05, 2012

City Council Approves Bids; Begins Consolidation Process

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - The Holland City Council endorsed bids for a couple of projects in and around Holland Municipal Stadium last night.

The city ...

Wed, January 04, 2012

Holland City Council to Tackle Consolidation Issues Tonight

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - Consolidation seems to be the buzz word in local governmental circles these days.

As a group continues efforts to put the ...

Thu, December 29, 2011

Harrisburg council approves budget, mayor ponders veto

By Mark Shade

HARRISBURG, Pa (Reuters) - Harrisburg's city council, at odds with the mayor over how to dig out of a financial hole ...

Wed, December 14, 2011

Joint Study Session Tonight for Holland City Council, Holland BPW Board

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - A joint study session with the Holland City Council and the Board of the Holland Board of Public Works is this ...

Wed, December 14, 2011

Russian security council chief wants Web regulation

By Steve Gutterman

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Internet must be subject to "reasonable regulation," the head of Russia's Security Council said in remarks published ...

Sun, December 11, 2011

Harrisburg Council decides to appeal bankruptcy ruling: lawyer

By Mark Shade

HARRISBURG, Pa (Reuters) - Harrisburg's city council has decided to appeal a federal court judge's decision to deny its entry ...

Sat, December 10, 2011

Arabs may take Syria peace plan to United Nations

By Dominic Evans

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Arab states may take their proposals for ending Syria's crackdown on protests to the U.N. Security Council ...

Thu, December 08, 2011

Holland City Council OK's Tax Abatements & Tulip Time Changes

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - The Holland City Council last night approved tax abatement requests by both Hudsonville Creamery and Ice Cream and K and R ...

Wed, December 07, 2011

Volunteers Honored by Macatawa Area Coordinating Council

HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC) - The Macatawa Area Coordinating Council announced yesterday that Bruce Panse and Allen Walters were named Macatawa Watershed Stakeholders of the ...

Mon, December 05, 2011

Zeeland City Council Busy on Les Hoogland's Last Day as Mayor

ZEELAND, MI (WHTC) - The posted agenda for tonight’s Zeeland City Council meeting looks large, but observers believe that many of the items should ...

Tue, November 29, 2011

New York city council may sue over Bloomberg homeless policy

By Jonathan Allen

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York City Council will vote on Tuesday whether to proceed with filing a lawsuit over new ...

Tue, November 22, 2011

Snyder Wants Higher Education Funding Performance Criteria

LANSING (WKZO) -- Governor Snyder says universities should have to meet his performance criteria if they want all their state money, but college officials are ...

Thu, November 17, 2011

Holland Council Rejects Expanding Dog Ordinance

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - The law in Holland remains the same about how many dogs a household may have.

A family on West 25^{th ...}

Tue, November 08, 2011

Election Night: Close Finish in Holland Council Race; Incumbents Win in Zeeland Council, Saugatuck School Board Races

UNDATED (WHTC) - A race too close to call won't be recounted in Holland as a limited municipal General Election Day 2012 came to ...

Thu, November 03, 2011

Holland City Council Tables Sustainability Recommendations

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - Power was a popular topic inside and outside of Holland’s City Council Chambers last night.

Council members heard from members ...

Wed, November 02, 2011

U.S. tries "hip hop" diplomacy in Pakistan

By Chris Allbritton

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Considered by many Pakistanis to be public enemy number one, the United States on Monday turned to the musical ...

Mon, October 31, 2011

New Appointees to Michigan Film Advisory Council

LANSING, MI (WHTC) - The office of Governor Snyder announced today three new members of the Michigan Film Office Advisory Council. Christopher Baum was appointed ...

Thu, October 27, 2011

Neighborhood Advisory Committee Submits Recommendations to Holland Council

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - Holland’s Neighborhood Advisory Committee submitted its report to City Council members during a work-study session last night. In the document ...

Wed, October 26, 2011

City Council Meets; Could Chaplain Upstage Matters Again?

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - As Holland City Council meets this evening, there is a question of whether a protester who upstaged matters a week ...

Mon, October 24, 2011

Saugatuck City Council to Discuss Harbor Authority Proposal

SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC News) - The Saugatuck City Council, during its meeting tonight, holds a public hearing into whether to join neighboring Douglas in forming ...

Wed, October 19, 2011

Holland City Council Takes Up Alcohol Issue Tonight

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - The Holland City Council tonight decides whether to expand the scope of alcohol sales, consumption and possession on municipal property ...

Wed, October 12, 2011

Holland City Council to Review Dog Ordinance Tonight

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - A West 25^th Street family whose daughter took in a stray dog without knowing that they violated a Holland ...

Sun, October 09, 2011

Syria warns against recognition of opposition council

By Dominic Evans

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syria threatened Sunday to retaliate against any country that formally recognizes a recently established opposition National Council which is ...

Wed, October 05, 2011

Expanding Liquor Sales on Public Lands in Holland on Council's Agenda

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - Expanding the number of public facilities that would be allowed to liquor to be sold, possessed and/or consumed in ...

Mon, October 03, 2011

South Haven Council Could Give Green Light to Meijer Tonight

SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WHTC News) - The South Haven City Council could give the green light tonight for the construction of a Meijer store on ...

Wed, September 28, 2011

Holland City Council Reviews Several Matters in Work-Study Session Tonight

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - Among the items that the Holland City Council will review during tonight’s scheduled work-study session: The status of street ...

Mon, September 26, 2011

Analysis: U.S., Palestinians race for votes at U.N. council

By Louis Charbonneau

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The Palestinians' initiative to seek U.N. recognition as a state, which goes to the Security Council on ...

Thu, September 22, 2011

City Council Tables Holland High Parking Problem

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - A parking crunch at Holland High School continues. as City Council members last night tabled a request to remove parking ...

Wed, September 21, 2011

Holland City Council to Consider Several Abatement Requests Tonight

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - During tonight’s Holland City Council meeting, a number of tax abatement requests will go before public hearings before the ...

Tue, September 20, 2011

Afghan peace council head killed in Kabul

By Mirwais Harooni and Hamid Shalizi

KABUL (Reuters) - A Taliban suicide bomber on Tuesday killed Burhanuddin Rabbani, former Afghan president and head of the ...

Tue, September 20, 2011

Afghan peace council head killed in Kabul

By Mirwais Harooni

KABUL (Reuters) - The head of Afghanistan's High Peace Council, former President Burhanuddin Rabbani, who had been tasked with trying to ...

Wed, September 14, 2011

BPW Issues Highlight Holland City Council Work-Study Session Tonight

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - The Holland BPW will be front and center as the Holland City Council holds a work-study session in the second ...

Mon, September 12, 2011

Saugatuck City Council to Discuss Harbor Authority Issue Tonight

SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC News) - During tonight’s Saugatuck City Council meeting, the panel is expected to vote on whether to join in a multi-jurisdictional ...

Fri, September 09, 2011

Feds to fund N.H. family planning after state council refuses

By Jason McLure

LITTLETON, New Hampshire (Reuters) - The federal government has committed to taking over family planning services for poor women in much of ...

Thu, September 08, 2011

Tax Abatement Passed by Holland City Council

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - The first business meeting by the Holland City Council conducted by interim City Manager Greg Robinson was held last night ...

Thu, September 01, 2011

Russia recognises Libya's Transitional Council

By Steve Gutterman

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia recognized Libya's ruling interim council as the country's legitimate authority on Thursday, moving to increase its ...

Wed, August 31, 2011

Pennsylvania capital rejects debt recovery plan

By Edith Honan

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Pennsylvania's capital of Harrisburg rejected a rescue plan designed to address its debt crisis on Wednesday, in ...

Wed, August 31, 2011

Harrisburg, Pa., council set to vote on recovery plan

By Edith Honan

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Pennsylvania's debt-laden capital of Harrisburg is due to vote on a rescue plan on Wednesday amid warnings ...

Tue, August 30, 2011

Factbox: Countries that recognize Libyan rebel council

(Reuters) - Nearly 60 countries have recognized Libya's National Transitional Council. Here is a list of those countries:

Albania

Australia

Austria

Bahrain

Belgium

Benin ...

Thu, August 25, 2011

Liquor License for Proposed Holland Restaurant Endorsed by City Council

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - The Holland City Council last night endorsed the transfer request by Grand Rapids-based restaurateur Frank Vitale of the liquor license ...

Wed, August 24, 2011

Holland City Council, BPW Board to Discuss DeYoung Plant Litigation

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - The Holland City Council and the board of the Holland Board of Public Works huddle this evening behind closed doors ...

Tue, August 23, 2011

Libya rebel council seeking $2.5 billion aid

By Regan Doherty

DOHA (Reuters) - Libya's rebel National Transitional Council is seeking $2.5 billion in international aid by the end of the ...

Tue, August 23, 2011

Libya rebel council to seek funds at Qatar summit

TUNIS (Reuters) - Libya's rebel National Transitional Council will seek international funds to help the North African state recover from a six-month war that ...

Fri, August 19, 2011

Nine dead in Taliban assault on British Council in Kabul

By Mirwais Harooni

KABUL (Reuters) - Taliban attackers laid siege to a British cultural center in the Afghan capital on Friday, killing at least nine ...

Mon, August 15, 2011

Zeeland City Council Considers High-Scale Restaurant Liquor License Proposal

ZEELAND, MI (WHTC News) - When voters in the City of Zeeland lifted a decades-long ban on alcohol sales nearly four years ago, supporters said ...

Mon, August 15, 2011

Holland City Council to Discuss New City Manager Search

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - We’ll know more about the search to replace the retiring Soren Wolff as Holland City Manager when the City ...

Thu, August 11, 2011

City Council Tours Holland; Long-Time Official Resigns

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - The Holland City Council took its biweekly work-study session to the road last night, looking over municipal fixtures and projects ...

Wed, August 03, 2011

Holland City Council Holds Meeting Tonight

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - The Holland City Council meets this evening. Among the items on the agenda: A decision on a vacant and abandoned ...

Mon, August 01, 2011

Zeeland City Council Deals with BPW Issues Tonight

ZEELAND, MI (WHTC News) - The Zeeland City Council tonight will be taking up a couple of matters presented to the panel by the Zeeland ...

Mon, August 01, 2011

UN Security Council revives Syria debate

By Patrick Worsnip

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Reacting to new bloodshed in Syria, European powers relaunched a dormant draft U.N. resolution to condemn Damascus ...

Wed, July 27, 2011

Meetings Today, Tonight for Holland BPW Board, City Council

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - The Holland City Council holds a special business meeting tonight in the second floor training center of City Hall. The ...

Tue, July 26, 2011

Holland City Council Hopefuls Meet in Forum

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - Six men vying for two Holland City Council seats met for a Candidates Forum in Council Chambers at City Hall ...

Thu, July 21, 2011

Holland City Council Halts Rental Expansion Near Hope

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - It’s a pause that doesn’t refresh, but it does give a chance to think. Building new rental homes ...

Wed, July 20, 2011

Harrisburg, Penn Council rejects state rescue plan

By Edith Honan

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Harrisburg City Council on Tuesday rejected a rescue plan that called for Pennsylvania's deeply indebted state ...

Wed, July 20, 2011

Holland City Council Considers Hope College Neighborhood Housing Issue

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - The Holland City Council tonight will be asked by city planners to adopt an ordinance that would place a moratorium ...

Sun, July 17, 2011

Syria forces besiege town after defections: residents

By Khaled Yacoub Oweis

AMMAN (Reuters) - Syrian tanks surrounded a town near the border with Iraq's Sunni heartland on Sunday after thousands of ...

Sat, July 16, 2011

Yemen protesters set up transitional council

SANAA (Reuters) - Yemeni protesters formed a transitional council of opposition figures on Saturday to lead efforts to try to force President Ali Abdullah Saleh ...

Fri, July 15, 2011

Candidates Forum Slated for Holland City Council

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - Awareness of an August 2^nd primary election in the city of Holland may be increased as the League of ...

Wed, July 13, 2011

Holland City Council Talks Labor Contracts Tonight

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - It’s another combination study session and special meeting for the Holland City Council this evening in the second floor ...

Thu, July 07, 2011

Holland City Council Can’t Escape Gay Rights Issue

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - The Holland City Council tried to move on from a controversial subject, but it appeared that it couldn’t.

Last ...

Wed, July 06, 2011

Holland City Council Meets with Gay Rights Vote Aftermath Lingering

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - Tonight’s Holland City Council business meeting is the first since the June 22 vote that rejected adding sexual preference ...

Fri, June 24, 2011

U.N. council voices "grave concern" about Yemen

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council on Friday voiced its "grave concern" at the situation in Yemen, ending months of disagreement that ...

Thu, June 23, 2011

Holland City Council Approves Two Issues

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - During a special meeting of the Holland City Council last night, the panel approved a 63 thousand-dollar bid to build ...

Thu, June 23, 2011

Saugatuck Council Considers Fishing Restrictions

SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC News) - The Saugatuck City Council holds a 4 PM workshop today to consider a fishing ban at some city sites due ...

Wed, June 22, 2011

Another Busy Night Ahead for Holland City Council

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - The Holland City Council tonight will be asked to review and approve the city’s insurance program, along with awarding ...

Thu, June 16, 2011

Holland City Council Rejects Anti-Gay Discrimination Ordinance Proposal

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - On a 5-4 vote, the Holland City Council last night rejected a recommendation by the city’s Human Relations Commission ...

Mon, June 13, 2011

Saugatuck City Council to Evaluate Manager's Progress

SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC News) - It’s the annual evaluation of City Manager Kirk Harrier by the Saugatuck City Council during tonight’s business meeting ...

Sat, June 11, 2011

Russia, China snub U.N. council talks on Syria: envoys

By Louis Charbonneau

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Russia and China snubbed U.N. Security Council talks on Saturday convened to discuss a draft resolution that ...

Thu, June 09, 2011

Holland City Council Puts Anti-Gay Discrimination Issue on Meeting Agenda

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - It is an issue that apparently just won’t to go away.

After hearing a number of opinions both pro ...

Wed, June 01, 2011

Holland City Council Addresses Vacant Homes Tonight

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - The Holland City Council tackles the issue of vacant and abandoned structures in the Tulip City during tonight’s meeting ...

Thu, May 12, 2011

Members of Libya rebel council to visit White House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A delegation from the rebel Transitional National Council fighting to overthrow Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi will visit the White House for the ...

Wed, May 11, 2011

Holland, Zeeland City Council Hopefuls File

UNDATED (WHTC News) - The municipal ballot for the August 2^nd primary election is starting to take shape, as there will be contested Council ...

Wed, May 11, 2011

Portage City Council Approves Higher Water, Sewer Rates

PORTAGE -- The Portage City Council has approved new higher water and sewer rates that will cost the average homeowner about $82 a year, or ...

Thu, May 05, 2011

Mayor Bing Presents Deficit Reduction Plan to Detroit City Council

(Detroit, MI)  --  Detroit Mayor Dave Bing's deficit reduction plan would turn a 155 million-dollar budget gap into an 89 million-dollar surplus for the ...

Thu, May 05, 2011

City Council Picks New Man, Defers on Road Construction Project

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - It was a busy evening for the Holland City Council.

Among the items tackled by the panel last night was ...

Wed, May 04, 2011

Busy City Council Meeting Tonight

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - It will be an eventful Holland City Council meeting tonight.

Enhancing the annual public hearing and final vote on a ...

Wed, April 27, 2011

U.S. says Libyan opposition council deserves support

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States believes the Libyan opposition Transitional National Council deserves U.S. support but has not decided whether to formally recognize ...

Wed, April 27, 2011

City Council Vacancy Hopefuls to be Interviewed

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - Six men hoping to fill the vacant seat left behind by Jerome Thomas-Kobes on the Holland City Council will state ...

Wed, April 20, 2011

A Busy Night Ahead for Holland City Council

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - The Holland City Council is expected tonight to set a May 4^th date for a formal public hearing on ...

Thu, April 14, 2011

U.N. sex violence envoy chides council on Libya texts

By Patrick Worsnip

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. special envoy on sexual violence in conflict chided the Security Council on Thursday for failing ...

Thu, April 14, 2011

U.N. sex violence envoy chides council on Libya texts

By Patrick Worsnip

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. special envoy on sexual violence in conflict chided the Security Council on Thursday for failing ...

Thu, April 14, 2011

Holland City Council Completes Budget Review Sessions

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - Holland’s short-term financial future has now been plotted out.

Retiring City Manager Soren Wolff concluded three evenings of going ...

Wed, April 13, 2011

Holland City Council Wraps Up Budget Sessions Tonight

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - Holland City Council members continued to receive pleasant surprises as City Manager Soren Wolff unveils his proposed Fiscal 2012 municipal ...

Wed, March 30, 2011

U.S. to seek second term on U.N. rights council

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States will seek a second term on the U.N. Human Rights Council which has made significant progress over the ...

Mon, March 28, 2011

Saugatuck City Council Meets Tonight

SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC News) - During tonight’s Saugatuck City Council meeting, the panel will consider disbanding, due to budgetary concerns, a Historic District Study ...

Fri, March 25, 2011

Green Bay City Council OK's Labor Contract

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WTAQ) - The Green Bay City Council unanimously approved a two-year contract extension for its nearly 500 union employees.

City leaders and ...

Wed, March 23, 2011

Busy Night Ahead for Holland City Council

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - Although tonight is a scheduled work-study session for the Holland City Council, a number of items demanding immediate attention have ...

Tue, March 22, 2011

Council Trying to Decide How to Repay Jobless Benefits Debt

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - A state advisory council is still trying to decide how to pay back Wisconsin’s massive debt to the federal government ...

Wed, March 16, 2011

Green Bay City Council Tables Union Support Resolution

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WTAQ) - City aldermen in Green Bay have refused to take a stand on a proposed resolution to support public employee unions ...

Wed, March 16, 2011

Holland City Council Considers “Pedicabs” Ordinance

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - A new form of transportation in the Tulip City will be dealt with tonight.

Holland City Council members are expected ...

Tue, March 15, 2011

Ritchie's CCTV battle with local council

The director is said to have put the pole up within the boundaries of his $16.5 million (£11 million) property in Salisbury, England ...

Wed, March 09, 2011

Trash, Taxis on City Council Work-Study Agenda

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - Ways to expand Holland’s solid waste and recycling programs to include multi-family units and condos is among the items ...

Thu, March 03, 2011

City Council Approves Electric Rate Hike

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - The third time was indeed the charm for the Holland BPW.

After being rebuffed twice last year by the Holland ...

Wed, March 02, 2011

Holland City Council Tackles BPW Rate Hike Request

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - Will the third time be the charm for the Holland BPW?

Leaders of Holland’s municipal utility are expected to ...

Tue, March 01, 2011

London council confiscates breast milk ice cream

LONDON (Reuters) - A London council has confiscated supplies of breast milk ice cream from a specialist parlor which launched the new flavor in the ...

Sat, February 26, 2011

U.N. Security Council imposes sanctions on Gaddafi

By Maria Golovnina and Louis Charbonneau

TRIPOLI/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council unanimously imposed travel and asset sanctions on Libyan leader ...

Thu, February 24, 2011

U.S. backs expelling Libya from U.N. rights council

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States said on Thursday it supported expelling Libya from the United Nations Human Rights Council, saying the government had violated ...

Wed, February 23, 2011

No City Council Work-Study Session Tonight

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - Since they had already met for two lengthy sessions this past Friday and Saturday during the annual retreat with senior ...

Sat, February 19, 2011

Holland Council Retreat Continues

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - Holland City Manager Soren Wolff hopes to wrap up the annual City Council retreat in chambers at City Hall by ...

Wed, February 16, 2011

U.S. risk council breaks non-bank world into four

By Dave Clarke

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The new U.S. financial risk council has divided non-bank financial institutions that could be subject to additional oversight ...

Wed, February 16, 2011

Holland City Council Asked to Extend Medical Pot Moratorium

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - When supporters were able to convince Michigan voters to approve a medical marijuana constitutional amendment more than two years ago ...

Mon, February 14, 2011

Saugatuck City Council Meets Tonight

SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC News) - During tonight’s Saugatuck City Council meeting, Mike Phillippee will talk about setting up rentals of stand-up paddle boards at ...

Fri, February 11, 2011

Egyptian President Mubarak Steps Down, Military Council Takes Over

CAIRO (WTAQ) - Egypt's defense minister is the heading up the military tribunal that's taking over for ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. 

A ...

Wed, February 09, 2011

Holland City Council Mulls Issues Tonight

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - The Holland City Council goes through a number of topics during this evening’s bi-weekly study session in the second ...

Wed, February 02, 2011

New York City Council votes to ban smoking in parks

By Basil Katz

NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York City on Wednesday moved a step closer to ban smoking in parks, beaches and other outdoor ...

Wed, January 26, 2011

Work-Study Session for City Council This Evening

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - During tonight’s Holland City Council work-study session, the members are slated to review the Consolidated Plan for the Tulip ...

Mon, January 24, 2011

Zeeland City Council Huddles Tonight

ZEELAND, MI (WHTC News) - The Zeeland City Council holds a “brainstorming session” tonight aimed at formulating a budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The ...

Wed, January 19, 2011

Holland City Council Meeting Tonight

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - Among the items under consideration by Holland City Council members during tonight’s meeting: Bids for demolishing abandoned houses on ...

Fri, January 14, 2011

Volcker rule tests new systemic risk council

By Dave Clarke and Rachelle Younglai

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The new council of U.S. regulators will face a major test on Tuesday when it ...

Thu, January 13, 2011

Detroit City Council Addresses Mayor's Lawsuit

(Detroit, MI) -- The Detroit City Council has responded to Mayor Dave Bing's lawsuit over public television. Yesterday, the council defended its takeover of ...

Wed, January 12, 2011

Holland City Council Begins Budget Process

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - A work-study session is on tap for the Holland City Council this evening. It’s the first step of a ...

Mon, January 10, 2011

Saugatuck City Council Meets

SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC News) - Two items highlight tonight’s scheduled meeting of the Saugatuck City Council.

The first shows just how construction costs can ...

Thu, January 06, 2011

Stevens Point city council to decide on primary elections tonight

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – The Stevens Point city council will be meeting in a special session tonight to decide whether to not to hold ...

Wed, January 05, 2011

First Meeting of New Year for Holland City Council Tonight

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - Among the items on the agenda for tonight’s Holland City Council meeting: Formalizing planned improvement of 48^th Street ...

Tue, December 21, 2010

U.N. council, assembly evacuated due suspicious odor

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council and General Assembly were evacuated on Tuesday due to a "suspicious odor," a U.N. spokesman ...

Tue, December 21, 2010

Zeeland City Council Retains Advisors

ZEELAND, MI (WHTC News) - It's back to the proverbial drawing board for the Zeeland City Council in dealing with a nagging road problem ...

Mon, December 13, 2010

Busy Night Ahead for Saugatuck City Council

SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC News) - The Saugatuck City Council has a number of matters to consider during tonight’s meeting, highlighted by a proposed Michigan ...

Mon, December 13, 2010

Plainwell City Council Members Sworn In

PLAINWELL, MI (WHTC News) - After a recount, three men will be sworn into the Plainwell City Council this evening. Incumbents Richard Brooks and Brad ...

Thu, December 09, 2010

Mulligan slams Film Council closure

Britain's Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced earlier this year (10) that the UK Film Council, which has funded movies including Bright Star, In ...

Wed, December 01, 2010

Holland City Council has Housekeeping in Mind

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - Housekeeping may be the word of the evening when the Holland City Council meets tonight, as some items dealing with ...

Tue, November 23, 2010

Risk buffers thin at US banks as new council meets

By Dave Clarke and Rachelle Younglai

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. banking industry in the third quarter socked away its lowest level of loan-loss ...

Mon, November 22, 2010

Saugatuck City Council Has Work to Do

SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC News) - The Saugatuck community is abuzz with excitement over its high school football team reaching the state tournament finals next weekend ...

Wed, November 17, 2010

Holland City Council Goes Over Several Matters

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - Among the items on the agenda for tonight’s Holland City Council meeting is a proposal to modify the public ...

Tue, November 16, 2010

Pittsburgh council bans natural gas drilling

By Jon Hurdle

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The Pittsburgh City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to ban natural gas drilling in the city amid concern about ...

Tue, November 02, 2010

Holland City Council Meets

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - Tax abatements highlight Wednesday night's meeting agenda for the Holland City Council. Energetx is seeking a 10.3 million-dollar ...

Thu, October 28, 2010

City Council Approves Tax Break, Talks Boardwalk

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - Some items were addressed by the Holland City Council last night.

One was taken care of during a special business ...

Wed, October 27, 2010

Holland City Council Holds Meeting, Work-Study Session

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC News) - The Holland City Council has a special business meeting this evening that falls in the midst of their scheduled bi-weekly ...

Wed, October 27, 2010

Douglas City Council Candidates Forum Tonight

DOUGLAS, MI (WHTC News) - The League of Women Voters of the Holland Area this evening stages its last Candidates’ Forum prior to next Tuesday ...

Tue, October 19, 2010

Pittsburgh council scraps parking-lease plan

By Jon Hurdle

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday killed a plan by Mayor Luke Ravenstahl to lease parking garages and meters ...

Thu, October 14, 2010

CEO sentiment souring, Business Council survey finds

By James B. Kelleher

CHICAGO (Reuters) - America's corporate leaders are profoundly more pessimistic this fall about prospects for the U.S. economy and ...

Thu, October 14, 2010

Afghan Peace Council flexible on Taliban talks terms

By Sayed Salahuddin

KABUL (Reuters) - The chief of Afghanistan's High Peace Council said on Thursday he is willing to be flexible about tough ...

Wed, October 13, 2010

Holland City Council Works Tonight

(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - The Holland City Council has one piece of business to attend to before this evening’s scheduled work-study session. During ...

Wed, October 06, 2010

Holland City Council Meets Tonight

(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - Among the items on the agenda for this evening’s Holland City Council meeting is a decision to award a ...

Fri, October 01, 2010

New U.S. financial risk council meets Friday

By Dave Clarke

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A new council of U.S. regulators charged with identifying risks to the financial system holds it first meeting ...

Wed, September 22, 2010

Holland City Council, Staff Tour Town

(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - Members of the Holland City Council are slated to join staff members on their annual tour of municipal facilities, projects ...

Thu, September 16, 2010

Holland City Council Approves Tool & Die Abatements

(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - Last night, the Holland City Council approved tool and die recovery zone designations for LS Mold on Waverly Court and ...

Wed, September 15, 2010

Holland Council to Consider Tool and Die Tax Breaks

Two local tool and die companies say they need an extension of tax incentives to keep local workers on the job. L-S Mold and ...

Wed, September 15, 2010

UK Film Council boss quits

U.K. Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt confirmed in July (10) that the body, which provides funding for British movies, will be wound down as ...

Wed, September 08, 2010

Holland Council, Saugatuck Twp. Board to Meet

(undated - WHTC News) - It won’t be the run-of-the-mill get-togethers for two municipal panels tonight.

While there is a special business meeting prior to ...

Sat, September 04, 2010

Karzai announces "peace council" to push Taliban talks

KABUL (Reuters) - An Afghan peace council to pursue talks with the Taliban has been set up, President Hamid Karzai said on Saturday, the latest ...

Thu, September 02, 2010

City Council Concurs with BPW in State Fight

(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - The Holland City Council has joined with the Holland BPW in crying “game on” against the state.

In a unanimous ...

Wed, September 01, 2010

Holland City Council Considers Tool & Die Policy

(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - The Holland City Council is walking a tightrope these days between providing incentives to growth and providing services to its ...

Mon, August 30, 2010

Vaughn clashed with McAvoy over Film Council

The Scottish actor has been vocal in his opposition to government cost-cutting plans to shut down the organisation, which has provided funding for films ...

Mon, August 30, 2010

Vaughn devising UK Film Council replacement

The Stardust moviemaker has reportedly admitted to Britain's Daily Mail that he is the man behind the decision to close the organisation, a ...

Wed, August 25, 2010

NYC council OKs skyscraper near Empire State

By Edith Honan

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A soaring new office building planned for midtown Manhattan won the approval of the New York City Council ...

Wed, August 25, 2010

Work-Study Session Tonight for City Council

(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - The Holland City Council holds a work-study session in the second floor training center of City Hall this evening. Among ...

Tue, August 24, 2010

Wyclef can't appeal Haiti poll exclusion: council

By Joseph Guyler Delva

PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - A ruling by Haiti's electoral council that disqualified hip-hop star Wyclef Jean from running for the presidency ...

Thu, August 19, 2010

Holland City Council Makes Decisions

(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - During last night’s Holland City Council meeting, bids on repairing and repaving parts of Waverly and Brooks avenues, along ...

Wed, August 18, 2010

Holland City Council Considers Neighborhood Committee

(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - An effort to improve Holland’s neighborhoods continues.

During tonight’s City Council meeting, members will be asked to approve ...

Tue, August 17, 2010

Zeeland Council Approves Field Name, Rejects Money Request

(Zeeland, MI - WHTC News) - In the end, things happened as expected involving a field squabble between a Lakeshore community and an American Legion post ...

Mon, August 16, 2010

Legion Squabble Returns to Zeeland Council

(Zeeland, MI - WHTC News) - It’s a squabble that has lasted 12 years.

The Zeeland City Council may reopen old wounds tonight when it ...

Fri, August 13, 2010

Winner approves of UK Film Council closure

The UKFC, which was established to develop and promote British cinema, has fallen victim to massive spending cuts as the country's government attempts ...

Wed, August 11, 2010

Holland BPW, Council to Meet

(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - The Board of the Holland Board of Public Works will join the Holland City Council for a brief joint meeting ...

Tue, August 10, 2010

Eastwood appeals to save UK Film Council

The UKFC, which was established to develop and promote British cinema, has fallen victim to massive spending cuts as the country's new government ...

Mon, August 09, 2010

McAvoy and Blunt campaign to save UK Film Council

The UKFC, which was established to develop and promote British cinema, has fallen victim to massive spending cuts as the country's new government ...

Fri, July 30, 2010

Neeson: 'Film Council closure is deplorable'

The organisation, which was established to develop and promote British cinema, has fallen victim to massive spending cuts as the new government attempts to ...

Wed, July 28, 2010

Holland City Council Holds Work-Study Session

(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - It’s a work-study session for Holland City Council members this evening in the second floor Training Center of City ...

Wed, July 21, 2010

Holland City Council Meets This Evening

(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - The Holland City Council tonight will consider a request by the BPW to be part of a wind project in ...

Wed, July 21, 2010

Detroit Council Approves New Fire, Police HQ Purchase

(Detroit, MI)  --  A deal has been approved by the Detroit City Council to purchase the old MGM Grand casino near downtown for a new ...

Mon, July 19, 2010

IBM Teaming Up With Milwaukee Area's Water Council

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WTAQ) - The group that’s trying to make Milwaukee a world-class water research center teamed up with a huge ally Monday.

IBM ...

Wed, July 14, 2010

U-M President Appointed To Innovation Council

(Ann Arbor, MI)  --  University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman will co-chair a new federal endeavor to promote economic development through technology.  Coleman will ...

Thu, July 08, 2010

Council Approves Water Rate Hikes; Rejects Power Rate Hikes

(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - It was a split decision for the Holland Board of Public Works in City Council chambers last night.

The municipal ...

Sun, June 27, 2010

Holland City Council, BPW Board to Huddle

(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - Two municipal boards get together tonight.

The Board of the Holland Board of Public Works and the Holland City Council ...

Wed, June 23, 2010

Work-Study Session, Meeting for Holland Council

(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - The Holland City Council tonight takes care of a request by developer Scott Bosgraaf to approve adding 10 additional units ...

Thu, June 17, 2010

Holland City Council Tables Rate Hikes; Approves CDBG for JCI/Saft

(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - The Holland City Council tabled a rate hike request from the Holland BPW last night. Council members wants to meet ...

Mon, June 14, 2010

N. Korea warns U.N. council of military "follow-up"

By Louis Charbonneau

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - North Korea's U.N. envoy said on Tuesday that any U.N. Security Council action over the ...

Thu, June 03, 2010

U.S. expects Security Council vote on Iran next week

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration expects the United Nations Security Council to vote next week to impose tougher sanctions on Iran, capping a months-long ...

Thu, June 03, 2010

Holland City Council Says Yes to Factory; Maybe to Historic District

(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - A couple of matters had the attention of Holland City Council members last night.

First, the panel unanimously recommended that ...

Wed, June 02, 2010

S.Korea hesitates bringing sea attack to U.N. council

By Louis Charbonneau

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - South Korea is ready to ask the U.N. Security Council to censure North Korea for allegedly torpedoing ...

Wed, June 02, 2010

Wind Siting Council Getting Plenty of Advice

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - A panel that will recommend statewide standards for locating high-tech windmills in Wisconsin was getting plenty of advice Wednesday.

The Wind ...

Wed, June 02, 2010

Holland City Council Meets Tonight

(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - Among the items on the agenda for tonight’s Holland City Council business meeting is a formal request to designate ...

Wed, May 26, 2010

Holland City Council Meets Tonight

(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - Among the items on tonight’s Holland City Council meeting agenda is a request to keep a scheduled three-percent hike ...

Sun, May 23, 2010

South Korea's Lee says to take North to Security Council

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Myung-bak said on Monday North Korea would pay the price for sinking a South Korean naval ship and ...

Wed, May 19, 2010

Holland City Council Meets

(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - It promises to be a busy night for Holland City Council members.

A special business meeting has been called prior ...

Fri, May 14, 2010

Philly council rejects soda tax in preliminary budget

By Jon Hurdle

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - A controversial proposal to tax soft drinks did not make into a list of measures approved late on Thursday ...

Thu, May 13, 2010

Libya, Thailand elected to U.N. Human Rights Council

By Louis Charbonneau

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Libya and Thailand were among 14 countries elected as new members of the U.N.'s top human ...

Thu, May 13, 2010

Holland City Council Passes Budget

(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - It was “last call” for comment on a proposed Holland municipal budget for fiscal 2011 on Wednesday night. City Council ...

Thu, May 06, 2010

U.S. joins U.N. council at Iran dinner in New York

By Louis Charbonneau

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Iran's foreign minister held a rare meeting with the United States and other Security Council members on ...

Thu, April 29, 2010

Holland City Council Meets on School Bond Issues, Half Mill Hike

(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - It was a busy Holland City Council meeting last night.

Tax bills in Holland may be hit by a double ...

Wed, April 28, 2010

Holland City Council Holds Meeting

(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - Among the items on tonight’s Holland City Council meeting agenda: Rezoning the site of LG Chem’s proposed lithium-ion ...

Mon, April 26, 2010

WI Tech Council, Investors Unhappy with "CORE Jobs Bill"

MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - The Wisconsin Technology Council and many investors are not happy with the new “CORE Jobs Bill” passed by the state Legislature ...

Mon, April 26, 2010

Holland City Council Huddles with Holland BPW Board

(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - The Holland City Council huddles with the board of the Holland Board of Public Works this evening in what officials ...

Thu, April 15, 2010

City Council Notes

(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - The Holland City Council took a break last night from budget building to deal with other issues.

For only the ...

Wed, April 14, 2010

Holland City Council to Meet

(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - The Holland City Council takes a break from its budget conference to hold its regular biweekly meeting in chambers this ...

Mon, April 12, 2010

Holland City Council Ponders Budget

(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - It’s time for some tough decisions.

The Holland City Council this evening begins four nights of scheduled deliberations over ...

Thu, April 08, 2010

Recount Coming for 6th District Green Bay City Council Seat

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WTAQ) - A Green Bay City Council race decided by six votes will draw a recount.

"The reports of voter fraud in ...

Wed, April 07, 2010

Green Bay City Council to Look Different This Term

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WTAQ) - Changes coming to the Green Bay City Council -- four seats will be in the hands of newcomers, while Green Bay ...

Tue, April 06, 2010

Voters Pass GB School Referendum, Changes to GB City Council, Other Spring Election Results

Wed, March 17, 2010

Holland City Council Meets Tonight

(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - The Holland City Council has a number of items on the agenda for its scheduled bi-weekly business meeting in chambers ...

Mon, March 15, 2010

Busy Zeeland City Council Meeting Tonight

(Zeeland, MI - WHTC News) - It’s an action-packed agenda for Zeeland City Council members tonight.

The items to be discussed and voted upon apparently ...

Mon, March 15, 2010

FD Hiring Freeze Again On Council Agenda

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WHBL) - Sheboygan’s Common Council will again tackle the issue of lifting the Fire Department hiring freeze and the possibility of closing ...

Fri, March 05, 2010

U.S. repudiates U.N. council remarks on Mideast clash

By Louis Charbonneau

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - A U.S. official denied on Friday that Washington had consented to a U.N. Security Council statement ...

Fri, March 05, 2010

U.S. repudiates U.N. council remarks on Mideast clash

By Louis Charbonneau

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - A U.S. official denied on Friday that Washington had consented to a U.N. Security Council statement ...

Thu, March 04, 2010

City Council Approves Brownfield Plan, Buys Land for Battery Plant

(Holland, MI - WHTC News) - The Holland City Council was busy on a couple of front last night. 

Efforts to renovate the former E.E ...

Wed, March 03, 2010

Otsego House Burns; Holland City Council to Meet

(Otsego) - Fire investigators are looking for the cause of a blaze in a big home in Otsego on Monday evening that had been cut ...

Tue, March 02, 2010

U.N. council ready to tackle Iran nuclear issue

By Louis Charbonneau

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The president of the U.N. Security Council said on Tuesday it was ready to tackle proposals for ...

Tue, February 23, 2010

Sheboygan Finance Committee Forwards FD Proposals To Council

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WHBL) - A Monday night Finance Committee meeting resulted in multiple Sheboygan Fire Department proposals being forwarded to Sheboygan’s Common Council, but ...

Fri, February 19, 2010

Coffee with Council Set

(Holland) - It’s later than in previous years, but perhaps it is more important than in previous years.

            Holland’s annual “Coffee with Council ...

Thu, February 18, 2010

City Council Mee

(Holland) - The Holland City Council was busy on several fronts last night. An ordinance amendment was approved that extends the current ban on skateboarders ...

Wed, February 17, 2010

Holland City Council Meets

(Holland) - The Holland City Council holds its biweekly meeting in Chambers at City Hall this evening. Among the items Mayor Kurt Dykstra and his ...

Thu, February 11, 2010

Business Council CEO survey finds U.S. hiring wariness

By James B. Kelleher

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (Reuters) - Top U.S. executives say their companies are moving out of the defensive position they adopted ...

Wed, February 10, 2010

Holland City Council Work Study Session Tonight

(Holland) - The Holland City Council does a lot of reviewing during this evening’s work-study session. On the agenda is a look at BPW ...

Wed, February 03, 2010

Holland City Council Meets

(Holland) - What isn’t on the meeting agenda may be more important that what is on the slate for the Holland City Council tonight ...

Tue, February 02, 2010

Table of Organization Proposal Headed To Sheboygan City Council

SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WHBL) - A proposal by City of Sheboygan Mayor Bob Ryan to establish a Table of Organization will be presented to the City ...

Sat, January 30, 2010

Holland City Council Concludes Retreat

(Holland) - The Holland City Council has laid its cards on the table, and now it’s time for the public to call.

            A two-day ...

Wed, January 27, 2010

Work-Study Session for Holland City Council Tonight

(Holland) - During tonight’s scheduled Holland City Council work-study session, the panel will go over a number of proposed plans, including a five-year blueprint ...

Tue, January 26, 2010

L.A. council votes to close most pot dispensaries

By Steve Gorman

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Los Angeles City Council approved an ordinance on Tuesday that will shut down hundreds of medical marijuana ...

Wed, January 20, 2010

Holland City Council Meets

(Holland) - During tonight’s scheduled Holland City Council meeting: The Human Relations Social Justice Awards winners will be honored, while two proposals dealing with ...

Wed, January 20, 2010

U.N. Security Council sanctions al Qaeda's Yemen wing

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - A U.N. Security Council sanctions committee on Tuesday added al Qaeda's Yemen-based wing and two of its leaders to ...

Wed, January 20, 2010

Council Wants Increase In Ambulance Collections

Sheboygan, Wis. (WHBL) - The general consensus has the City of Sheboygan’s ambulance service turning a profit. However, some feel it should be doing ...

Wed, January 13, 2010

Holland Council Looks at Sustainability

(Holland) -  Now firmly entrenched in their positions, the current Holland City Council is tackling some tough issues. Among the items on this evening’s ...

Thu, January 07, 2010

Holland City Council Approves Budget Moves

(Holland) - The Holland City Council last night approved a series of measures meant to keep the current fiscal year’s budget balanced. By slicing ...

Wed, January 06, 2010

Holland Council to Make Mid-Term Budget Adjustments

(Holland) - Some tweaking of Holland’s municipal budget is needed, and it probably is going to hurt.

            As city council meets this evening, City ...

Wed, December 16, 2009

Holland City Council Considers Fee Increases

(Holland) - It should be a relatively quiet Holland City Council meeting in chambers at City Hall this evening, as the nine-member panel won’t ...

Tue, December 15, 2009

Saugatuck Council OK's Land Deal

(Saugatuck) - The Saugatuck City Council last night formally approved a three-year lease with the Land Conservancy of West Michigan, at a dollar a year ...

Wed, December 09, 2009

Various Items on Holland City Council Work-Study Agenda

(Holland) - Discussing the municipal policy on social networking by employees; the status for balancing the books with a 767 thousand-dollar deficit; proposed fees and ...

Mon, November 23, 2009

Holland City Council Holds Special Monday Night Session

(Holland) - The Holland City Council has a special meeting in chambers at 5:30 this evening to go over the status of the current ...

Thu, November 19, 2009

Gold demand falls 34 percent in Q3: World Gold Council

By Jan Harvey

LONDON (Reuters) - Gold demand fell 34 percent in the third quarter as high prices weighed on investment flows and led to ...

Wed, November 18, 2009

New Council Begins Duties

(Holland) - A new Holland City Council conducts its first meeting tonight.

            Some formal confirmation of committee assignments and responsibilities that were discussed during last ...

Mon, November 16, 2009

Holland City Council, BPW Discuss Water, Sewer Rates

(Holland) - The Holland City Council is slated to conduct a special joint meeting with the board of the Holland Board of Public Works in ...

Tue, November 10, 2009

Obama war council weighs Afghan troop boost

By Matt Spetalnick

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama convened his war council on Wednesday for talks considered critical to his deliberations on ...

Thu, November 05, 2009

Holland City Council Helps Stricken Homeowners

(Holland) - During last night’s meeting, the Holland City Council approved a resolution that waives building permit fees for homeowners that earn 50 percent ...

Fri, October 23, 2009

Israel warns against U.N. council seeing Gaza report