Category Archives: Local News
Holland Woman Involved in Fatal Kent Co. Crash
SPENCER TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 1, 2025) - A 26-year-old Holland woman was apparently an unwitting motorist involved in a fatal Tuesday night crash in northern Kent County that led to the death of ...
Jan 01, 2025 Fatal Crash reported. (image © Midwest Communications)
Kempker Retires, DeBoer to Step Up as Ottawa Co. Sheriff
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 30, 2024) - It's the last day on the force for Steve Kempker. After 44 years in law enforcement, the past 35 in the Ottawa County Sheriff's Department, including two f...
Dec 30, 2024 Ottawa County Sheriff's Department Seal (image courtesy Ottawa County Sheriff's Dept.)
Overnight Police Chase Ends in Crash, Arrest on BL-196
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 29, 2024) - An overnight chase on Sunday morning that began near Hudsonville ended at the eastern edge of Holland with a crash and an arrest. According to Ottawa County S...
Dec 29, 2024 Holland police file photo
Laketown Twp. Board to Reconsider Manager Contract Proposal, Rezoning Request on Monday
LAKETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 29, 2024) - Could a Lakeshore community have a new operational leader in place by New Year's Day? The Laketown Township Board of Trustees has scheduled a special me...
Dec 29, 2024 Nov. 6, 2024; Laketown Twp., MI, USA; Candidates for Laketown Township manager wait to be introduced at a meet and greet at Graafschap Fire Department, 4534 60th St., on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Standing from left are Laketown Township Trustee Patrick Dietrich, and candidates Brandon Mersman, Bob Genetski and Karen Sherwood. Residents are sitting in front. (Jim Hayden photo courtesy Laketown Township, MIchigan)
Shot Fired, Suspect Apprehended in Overnight Incident
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 27, 2024) - One person is in custody after a gunshot rang out in a Holland subdivision during the overnight hours on Friday morning. According to authorities, Holland Dep...
Dec 27, 2024 Holland police file photo
AT&T Confident of Mt. Baldhead Tower Project Approval in '25
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 27, 2024) - It has been nearly a year since the city of Saugatuck and AT&T entered into a monthly lease agreement for the former Mt. Baldhead Radar Station. The San...
Dec 27, 2024 Saugatuck city sign. File photo
Lakeshore Drive Funding a 2025 Goal for Allegan Co. Road Commission
SAUGATUCK TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 24, 2024) - It may not be a gift under the Allegan County Road Commission's Christmas Tree, but it could be a New Year's wish granted in 2025. At the top of Managi...
Dec 24, 2024 Road construction update (image © Midwest Communications0
Holland Hospital, Corewell Health Disclose Popular Baby Names for 2024
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 23, 2024) - Another sign that a New Year is approaching? Lists of most popular baby names are starting to emerge from medical facilities that handle births. Over the weekend,...
Dec 23, 2024 Holland Hospital (photo Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications)
Holland Man Graduates from State Police Motor Carrier Officer School
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 22, 2024) - A Holland man's Christmas present from the Michigan State Police is a new assignment. Peter Reynolds was among 12 new graduates of the 27th Motor Carrier Recr...
Dec 22, 2024 Members of the 27th Michigan State Police Motor Carrier Officer School graduating class. (photo courtesy Michigan State Police)
UPDATE: "Endangered" Wayland Man Found
WAYLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 20, 2024) - The search for a 57-year-old Wayland area man that the Allegan County Sheriff's Department is regarding as in danger ended with a terse statement. "Update: Mr...
Dec 20, 2024 Shawn Rittenberg (photo courtesy Allegan Co. Sheriff's Dept.)
