Category Archives: Local News
Local Entities to Share State Funds for Out-of-School Learning Initiatives
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 14, 2024) - At lease two local entities will share in $75 million from Lansing to expand learning opportunities beyond the classroom for Michigan students. Grand Valley S...
Dec 14, 2024 Michigan Capitol Building (photo courtesy Michigan House Republicans)
Shopping Jam, Strolling Santa Spotlighted on Saturday in Downtown Holland
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 13, 2024) - The last holiday shopping event of the season in downtown Holland takes place early on Saturday. The annual Shopping Jam runs from 8 AM to 11 AM, as over45 re...
Dec 13, 2024 Downtown Holland (image courtesy Principal Shopping District, City of Holland, MI)
"Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" Holiday Motoring Safety Initiative Underway
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 12, 2024) - We're still a week and a half away from the calendar start of the Christmas/New Year season, but it's never too early for those in brown, black or blue to be ...
Dec 12, 2024 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement initiative (image courtesy National Highway Safety Traffic Administration)
Winter's Grip on Lakeshore Returns
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 12, 2024) - For the second straight Thursday, the Lakeshore has been buffeted by wintry conditions. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through 7 PM on Thursday for ...
Dec 12, 2024 Mar. 2, 2014; Holland, MI, USA; A look along Central Avenue at West 4th Street during a winter storm. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Ottawa Co. Board Dismisses Two Administrative Leaders
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 11, 2024) - As 2024 ends, Ottawa County Government is without an operational leader. During Tuesday's biweekly business meeting, the county board twice adjourned into ...
Dec 11, 2024 The entrance to the Ottawa Co. Administration Building in West Olive
A Pedestrian Is Struck And Killed In Holland
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 10, 2024) - A fatal accident shuts down US 31 in Holland Tuesday morning. The Ottawa County sheriff's office was dispatched just before 5:30am to an injury accident at US...
Dec 10, 2024 Ottawa County Sheriff's Department (image courtesy Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Dept.)
Tulip Time Dutch Dancing Registration Opens
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 10, 2024) - Five months from the start of Holland's annual signature event comes the call to "join the dance." On Monday, Tulip Time Festival officials announced that tho...
Dec 10, 2024 May 12, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; Dutch Dancers perform on West 8th Street ahead of the 2022 Tulip Time Festival Kinderparade. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications.
SUV Sideswipes Empty School Bus Near GVSU, No Injuries
ALLENDALE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 9, 2024) - Nobody was hurt when a SUV collided with a school bus near the Grand Valley State University main campus in Allendale on Monday afternoon. According to ...
Dec 09, 2024 Laurel L. Russwurm / CC
Holland Visitors Bureau's "Light So Bright" Card Spotlighted on National Christmas Card Day
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 9, 2024) - A holiday tradition is spotlighted Monday on National Christmas Card Day - one that may be slowly dying. Light So Bright cards are available at the Holland Vis...
Dec 09, 2024 "Light So Bright" 2024 Holland Area Visitors Bureau official Christmas Card, designed by Carolyn Stich (image courtesy Holland Area Convention & Visitors Bureau)
New Ottawa Co. Sheriff Names New Undersheriff
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 9, 2024) - Now that voters five weeks ago gave Eric DeBoer a job promotion, the Ottawa County Sheriff-elect needs to find a new right-hand man. On Monday, DeBoer annou...
Dec 09, 2024 Ottawa County Undersheriff-designate David Kok (photo courtesy Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Dept.)
