Category Archives: Local News
No Injuries Reported in Fiery Friday Night Crash Near Hudsonville
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 2, 2026) - No names or injuries were reported following a fiery two-vehicle crash between Hudsonville and Jenison on Friday night. First responders were dispatched...
May 02, 2026
Tulip Time Festival Continues with Day 2 Activities
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 2, 2026) - It's day two of the 97th Tulip Time Festival, Holland's annual signature event. Among the spotlighted events: Holland Highlights and Tulip Time VIP Tours, as we...
May 02, 2026 May 12, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; Dutch Dancers perform in the background of white tulips on West 8th Street ahead of the 2022 Tulip Time Festival Kinderparade. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications.
Holland Man Killed in Garage Fire
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 1, 2026) - A Holland man, initially described only in his late 60's, lost his life in a fire around dawn on Friday. According to Holland Department of Public Safety Fire O...
May 01, 2026
Airport to Offer Fly-In Feature for Tulip Time on Saturday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 1, 2026) - Not everyone coming to Holland's annual signature event are driving to the Tulip City or catching a coach bus. On Saturday, West Michigan Regional Airport holds...
May 01, 2026 (image courtesy West Michigan Regional Airport Authority)
Tulip Time Gets Underway on Friday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 1, 2026) - While the star of the show came somewhat early this year, and the Dutch Dancers held a last dress rehearsal at Centennial Park on Thursday night, Holland's annu...
May 01, 2026 May 10, 2025; Holland, MI, USA; Visitors to the Tulip Plantings at Window on the Waterfront Park during the 2025 Tulip Time Festival. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
UPDATE: Ottawa Co. Board Approves Placing Millage Renewal & Increase Questions on 2026 Election Ballots
YouTube video courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan. OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 1, 2026) - Consideration of a couple of ballot proposals spotlighted Thursday's monthly Ottawa County Board of Commissio...
May 01, 2026
West Ottawa Senior Earns Award from ESCAPE Ministries
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 1, 2026) - A young man who had to overcome various family challenges was honored on Thursday night. During a ceremony at Maranatha Church, ESCAPE Ministries bestowed its "...
May 01, 2026 Zech Blue (photo courtesy ESCAPE Ministries)
Ottawa Co. Parks Dept. to Conduct Prescribed Burn Exercises
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 30, 2026) - If you see some flames and smoke coming out of several Ottawa County parks this weekend, don't be alarmed. The county's Parks & Recreation department h...
Apr 30, 2026 An Ottawa County Parks Staff member in protective gear assisting with a prescribed burn at Stearns Creek South Spring. (2025 file photo courtesy Ottawa County Parks & Recreation)
United Way to Address Veterans' Homes Clean Up Efforts
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 30, 2026) - It's spring cleaning and sprucing up time, and the local United Way is pitching in to help those who have served this country in the military. More than ...
Apr 30, 2026 Image courtesy Heart of West Michigan United Way
Accused Stalker, Assaulter to Not Contest Charges in Holland Twp. Cases
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 30, 2026) - A 32-year-old Virginia man is not contesting charges stemming from assaulting a Holland Township woman over a several-month span. Christian Montijo entere...
Apr 30, 2026 Christian Montijo (photo courtesy Ottawa County Sheriff's Office)
