Category Archives: Local News
Former Hudsonville High Star Athlete Admits Guilt to a Federal Gun Charge
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 12, 2026) - There was more to meet the eye in the story of a Hudsonville High star athlete who was shot while training in Alabama. On Wednesday, 19-year-old Ethan Ca...
Feb 12, 2026 A machine gun conversion device (image courtesy US Dept. of Justice)
UPDATE: Funeral Arrangements Set for Late Hudsonville Ice Cream Owner
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 11, 2026) - Funeral arrangements have been announced for the man who helped move Hudsonville Ice Cream's operations into Holland. The family of Denny Ellens announced thi...
Feb 11, 2026 Mr. Denny Ellens (photo courtesy Hudsonville Ice Cream)
Park Township Nears Completion of Coast Guard Station Site Purchase
PARK TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 11, 2026) - A Lakeshore landmark is close to becoming locally owned. On Tuesday, Park Township officials announced a "Offer to Purchase" agreement had been signed by th...
Feb 11, 2026 Park Township Seal (image courtesy Park Township, MI)
Sprinkler Systems Douse Fires at Hope College, The Homestead by Resthaven
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 11, 2026) - For the second time in a 48-hour span, the value of a building sprinkler system in stymieing a fire in Holland was evident. Shortly after 7 AM on Tuesday, Dep...
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Gun Lake Casino Resort Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary
BRADLEY, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 10, 2026) - What a difference 15 years makes. The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi on Tuesday celebrates the anniversary of opening its Gun Lake Casino, off o...
Feb 10, 2026 Feb. 10, 2011; Bradley, MI, USA; Gun Lake Tribe Chairman DK Sprague makes remarks on the opening of the Gun Lake Casino. (photo courtesy Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi)
Adjustments to Short Term Rental Ordinance Tops Saugatuck Council Meeting Tonight
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 9, 2026) - Changes to Saugatuck's Short Term Rental Licensing Ordinance highlight Monday evening's biweekly City Council meeting. The governing panel will be asked to a...
Feb 09, 2026 Feb. 4, 2026; Saugatuck, MI, USA; Saugatuck City Council meeting during a workshop session at Saugatuck City Hall. (YouTube image courtesy City of Saugatuck, Michigan)
Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle Overnight in Allendale
ALLENDALE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 9, 2026) - A 20-year-old Grand Rapids woman was critically injured after being hit overnight on Monday while attempting to walk across Lake Michigan Drive in Allen...
Feb 09, 2026 Andrew Malone / CC
Holland Ice Park Thriving in Wintry Weather
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 6, 2026) - A byproduct of the wintry weather along the Lakeshore has been the warm reception for the Holland Community Ice Park. Since the $11.3 million complex opened on...
Feb 06, 2026 The Holland Ice Park (photo courtesy City of Holland, Michigan)
Holland on Ice Returns This Weekend
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 5, 2026) - Although the temperatures are moderating, it's still cold enough for the annual mid-winter celebration of the season in downtown Holland. As Kara deAlvare of t...
Feb 05, 2026 Feb. 4, 2023; Holland, MI, USA; Scene from Holland on Ice festivities in downtown Holland. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
UPDATE: Brownfield Request Highlighted Holland City Council Meeting
YouTube video courtesy City of Holland, Michigan HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 5, 2026) - An effort to revive a dormant retail site highlighted Wednesday night's Holland City Council business meeting ...
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