Category Archives: Local News
Slew of Ballot Proposals Passed Along Lakeshore
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, May 6, 2026) - For the most part, voters were in an approving mood when they went to the polls on Tuesday. Two municipal questions, two sinking fund proposals, and five 18-mill no...
May 06, 2026 Holland School Superintendent Nick Cassidy (photo courtesy Holland Public Schools)
Saugatuck Holds Up Water Main Work After Protest
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 6, 2026) - The people spoke, and Saugatuck City Hall heard. During a special meeting on Monday morning, the Saugatuck City Council and city staff agreed to postpone sche...
May 06, 2026 Justek16 / Depositphotos.com
Ballot Proposals Before Some Lakeshore Voters Today
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, May 5, 2026) - A number of ballot proposals are before some voters along the Lakeshore on Tuesday in this first of three Election Days for 2026. There are two municipal questions ...
May 05, 2026 lacheev / Depositphotos.com
Tulip Time Continues with Day 5 Activities
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 5, 2026) - Tuesday is day five of the 97th Tulip Time Festival, Holland's annual signature event. Among the spotlighted events: A dawn Photo Walk ahead of the Tulip Immers...
May 05, 2026 May 10, 2022; Holland Twp., MI, USA; The Holland American Legion Band performs at a Tulip Time Festival concert at Beechwood Church. (photo Gary Stevens, Midwest Communications)
Another Road Closure to Snarl Tulip Time Traffic Begins
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 4, 2026) - For the second time in three years, a major construction project should snarl traffic heading into or out of Holland during the Tulip Time Festival. Beginn...
May 04, 2026 A map of the Lakewood Blvd. road blockage from May-November 2026. (image courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
Tulip Time Continues With Day 4 Activities
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 4, 2026) - Monday is day four of the 97th Tulip Time Festival, Holland's annual signature event. Among the spotlighted events: A dawn Photo Walk ahead of the Tulip Immersi...
May 04, 2026 The Tulip Immersion Garden at Beechwood Church (file photo Brent Alan-Midwest Communications)
Zeeland City Council Slated to Vote on $81 Million-Plus FY 27 Municipal Budget Tonight
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 4, 2026) - Getting the financial compass set for the next 14 months headlines Monday night's Zeeland City Council meeting. A public hearing is slated ahead of a final vote...
May 04, 2026 Zeeland City Hall file photo
Saugatuck Leaders to Consider Change in Scheduled Water Main Work During a Special Monday Meeting
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 3, 2026) - There may be an "upcoming water service interruption" in downtown Saugatuck this week...with the emphasis on "may be." On Friday, the city reminded residents ...
May 03, 2026 Saugatuck city sign. File photo
Biker Killed in Overnight Crash Near Nunica
CROCKERY TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 3, 2026) - A 35-year-old motorcyclist from Spring Lake lost his life when his machine crashed into a pickup near Nunica early on Sunday morning. No names were disclo...
May 03, 2026 Fatal Crash reported. (image © Midwest Communications)
Tulip Time Festival Continues with Day 3 Activities
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 3, 2026) - Sunday is day three of the 97th Tulip Time Festival, Holland's annual signature event. Among the spotlighted events: Holland Highlights and Tulip Time VIP Tours...
May 03, 2026 May 4, 2023; Holland, MI, USA; Ferris Wheel on Tulip Time Carnival site. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
