Category Archives: Local News
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
ROCKFORD, MI (WHTC) – In 2013, more than 380 people in Michigan were injured in crashes where a driver was reported as being distracted. To bring public awareness and in recognition of April as ...
Apr 12, 2016
Zeeland East High School Senior Dies Unexpectedly
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC) – A Zeeland East High School student passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 7. Luther Sundquist, 18, died of unknown heart problems according to a GoFundMe memorial fund tha...
Apr 12, 2016
Hope Academic Provost Richard Ray Steps Down
HOLLAND (WHTC) — Hope College’s chief academic officer, Richard Ray, has stepped down from his position as provost, according to school officials. The move was made at the request of Hope ...
Apr 11, 2016
U.S. 131 Roadwork Near Plainwell
HOLLAND (WHTC) — Starting Wednesday, drivers on U.S. 131 near Plainwell in Allegan County will find traffic down to a single lane until July 20. Michigan Department of Transportation crews will ...
Apr 11, 2016
This Trio is Easy on the Ears at Tulip Time
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – Three lovely and talented ladies will take you back in time during this year’s Tulip Time festival. The trio features members of the Holland Chorale. Jennifer Meyer, J...
Apr 11, 2016
Spring Clean-Up in Zeeland
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC) – The City of Zeeland’s annual Spring Curbside Clean-Up starts today, Monday April 11 and will continue through Friday, April 15. Zeeland City Hall reminds residents tha...
Apr 11, 2016
This is only a test
LANSING, MI (WHTC) – This week is Michigan’s Severe Weather Awareness Week and the state of Michigan will being conducting a tornado drill. Emergency officials want you to know — you...
Apr 11, 2016
Single Car Rollover Hurts 2
HOLLAND (WHTC) — Two women suffered minor neck injuries after their car slid off Lake Michigan Drive and rolled over Sunday morning. The crash happened just after 10 a.m. and speed was a factor,...
Apr 10, 2016
Home Invasion Suspect Back in Ottawa Co. Jail
HOLLAND (WHTC) — A home-invasion suspect walked away from a hospital stay, adding to his troubles Saturday. He’s now back in Ottawa County Jail. Undersheriff Steve Kempker said Tracy Willi...
Apr 10, 2016
Spring Lake: Hit-and-Run Hurts 2
HOLLAND (WHTC) — A hit-and-run crash on U.S. 31 in Spring Lake early Saturday morning injured two Muskegon residents, said from Ottawa County Sheriff's Sgt. Dean DeVries. Witnesses were unable t...
Apr 10, 2016
