Local News

Thu, May 24, 2012

Hope College Earns HHMI Grant

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - Hope College is the only institute of higher learning in Michigan to receive a one million-dollar, four-year grant from the Howard ...

Dr. Dave Barry, Zeeland School Superintendent

Thu, May 24, 2012

Zeeland Board to Determine Superintendent's Fate Today

ZEELAND, MI (WHTC) - The future of Dr. David Berry as Zeeland’s School Superintendent could be determined this afternoon.

The Board of Education goes ...

Cameron Lawson (L) and Jeffery Schutt (R) (photos courtesy Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Dept.)

Thu, May 24, 2012

Accused Auto Shop Burglars in Holland Arraigned

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - Two Holland men in their 30’s remain in the Ottawa County Jail after an arraignment yesterday on burglary charges stemming ...

Fire.

Thu, May 24, 2012

Fire Strikes Building Supplier in West Olive

WEST OLIVE, MI (WHTC) - Crews from three departments responded to a fire at the Rivershores Building Products and Hardwood Flooring Company on 136th ...

Air Quality Alert

Thu, May 24, 2012

First Air Quality Alert of Spring/Summer 2012 Along Lakeshore Today

HOLLAND, MI (WHCT) - The first Air Quality Alert issued by the state DEQ for the Lakeshore is today. Elevated levels of ozone and other ...

SS Keewatin

Thu, May 24, 2012

State DEQ Holds Hearing on Kalamazoo Lake Silt Request

DOUGLAS, MI (WHTC) - State DEQ officials held a public hearing yesterday on a request by Douglas marina owner RJ Peterson to fill two and ...

Thu, May 24, 2012

Fennville High Graduation Tonight Remembers Wes Leonard

FENNVILLE, MI (WHTC) - Among the graduation ceremonies along the Lakeshore tonight will be a poignant one at Fennville High, as this was to be ...

Thu, May 24, 2012

Plainwell High Grieving Over Student's Loss as Seniors Graduate Tonight

PLAINWELL, MI (WHTC) - Graduation ceremonies will go on as scheduled at Plainwell High School tonight, although a pall was cast over that southeast Allegan ...

Thu, May 24, 2012

Robinson Twp. Man Succumbs at Home

ROBINSON TWP., MI (WHTC) - A 65-year-old Robinson Township man died on Tuesday afternoon, but whether he had drowned or had a medical issue remains ...

Some of the available clocks at Teerman's in Downtown Holland being showcased.

Thu, May 24, 2012

VIDEO: Utilizing clocks can transform the look and feel of your home with Teerman's

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) -- As you search for the perfect clock to fit your home it's important to select the clock that works with ...

SEVERE WEATHER ALERT: Air Quality Alert  More Details Hide Details

miz037-038-043-044-050-056-057-064-071-250400- air quality advisory...corrected national weather service grand rapids michigan 113 pm edt wed may 23 2012 corrected name of agency ...air quality alert for thursday may 24th... the michigan department of environmental quality has declared thursday...may 24th...to be an action day for elevated levels of ozone. pollutants are expected to be in the unhealthy for sensitive groups range. the action day is in effect for the following michigan counties... allegan...kent...lake...mason...muskegon...newaygo...oceana... ottawa...and van buren counties. people and businesses are urged to avoid activities which lead to ozone formation. these activities include...refueling vehicles or topping off when refueling...using gasoline powered lawn equipment...and using charcoal lighter fluid. positive activities include...car pooling...biking to work...delaying or combining errands and using water based paints. it is recommended that active children and adults...and persons with respiratory diseases such as asthma...limit prolonged outdoor exertion. for further information...please see the department of environmental quality air quality index page on the internet at... http://www.deqmiair.org $$