Category Archives: Local News
Hit-and-Run Driver Sought After Striking Man on I-96 Overnight
WRIGHT TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 25, 2025) - The search is on for the driver of a vehicle which struck a 72-year-old man who was walking along the shoulder of eastbound I-96 near Marne during the ove...
Apr 25, 2025 72soul / Depositphotos.com
Ottawa Co. Parks Plans Big Weekend Ahead
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 25, 2025) - Just as the spring weather has awakened the Holland area to the start of next weekend's annual signature event - the Tulip Time Festival - the Ottawa Count...
Apr 25, 2025 The Step it Up! Program (image courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
GVSU to Hold Three Graduation Ceremonies at Van Andel Arena This Weekend
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 25, 2025) - Van Andel Arena will be a busy place the next two days, but the Griffins, Rise, and Gold will be nowhere to be seen, and the only music heard will probab...
Apr 25, 2025 Former Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalyn Bliss (photo courtesy Grand Valley State University)
Drug Take-Back Day Returns on Saturday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 25, 2025) - Law enforcement entities, as well as medical professionals, would like for you to get rid of your leftover drugs. From 10 AM to 2 PM local time on Saturday, N...
Apr 25, 2025 National Drug Take Back Day (image courtesy US Department of Justice-Drug Enforcement Administration)
Mixed Unemployment Numbers Along Lakeshore in Latest State Report
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 24, 2025) - It was a mixed bag of results in the latest unemployment figures for March along the Lakeshore and across the state. In data disclosed on Thursday by the Mich...
Apr 24, 2025 Got Credit / CC
Two Hurt in Borculo Area Crash
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 24, 2025) - Two persons from Jenison were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash west of Borculo on Thursday morning. No names were disclosed by Ottawa County Sheriff'...
Apr 24, 2025 ahasoft / Depositphotos.com
Holland's Business Climate Cited in National Survey
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 24, 2025) - Holland may be a nice place to visit, as the Tulip Time Festival nears, but it's also a nice place to start a business. WalletHub, the online personal finance...
Apr 24, 2025 Sept. 21, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; A cloud formation in the background with a look at downtown Holland to the south in the foreground. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Tanis to Return to Holland, Hope in New Role
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 24, 2025) - The youngest mayor in Holland history is coming back to the Tulip City. On Wednesday, Hope College announced that Phil Tanis has been designated as the next d...
Apr 24, 2025 Phil Tanis (photo courtesy Hope College)
Municipal Candidate Filing Deadline Passes
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 23, 2025) - The filing deadline passed on Tuesday for candidates seeking office in municipal elections across Michigan this fall. There will be three contested Council races ...
Apr 23, 2025 Westlight / Depositphotos.com
Discussion on Holland Ambassador Academy, Ice Rink Slated for City Council Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 23, 2025) - The Holland City Council will be looking ahead on Wednesday evening. During the biweekly study session, the Tulip City's governing panel will be seeing a pres...
Apr 23, 2025 Aug. 29, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; Holland City Hall. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
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