Category Archives: Local News
Upton Tours Perrigo Plant in 21st Century Cures Appearance
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC) – On recess this week from Capitol Hill, Congressman Fred Upton toured the Perrigo facilities in Allegan this morning. The House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman from St...
Feb 16, 2015
Stabenow, Peters Tout Watershed Improvements in St. Joseph Appearance
ST. JOSEPH, MI (WHTC) – In an effort to show support for improving water quality in the St. Joseph River Watershed, Michigan's two US Senators, Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters, were joined by fe...
Feb 16, 2015
Zeeland Public Schools Bond looking to add new security systems and lock down system.,
-HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) The plans Zeeland Public Schools has for the $53.5 million bond includes a new security system and a lock down system. While buildings already have security cameras in place, some ...
Feb 16, 2015
Wintry Weather Causes Traffic Headaches Along Lakeshore; Injures Law Enforcement Officers
NUNICA, MI (WHTC) – Strong winds and light-moisture snowfall caused traffic headaches throughout the Lakeshore from Friday night through Saturday afternoon. At times, US-31 near Muskegon, I-196 ...
Feb 14, 2015
Deadly Tree Disease Enters Allegan County
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI (WHTC) – A deadly tree disease that was first documented in Ottawa County has now spread south towards Allegan County. The infection, called beech bark disease, affects the ba...
Feb 14, 2015
Trial of Accused Coopersville Murderer Pushed Back
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC) – The scheduled March 24th trial of Michael Roersma on murder charges has been pushed back four months to June 24th. The move was agreed to by both the prosecutor's office...
Feb 14, 2015
Federal Charges Now Filed Against Accused Robinson Twp. Gun Store Robber
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC) – Two federal felony counts have been filed against a 21-year-old Muskegon Heights man accused of breaking into Felix' Marina and Guns in Robinson Township last October 1...
Feb 14, 2015
GVSU Board Approves $37 Million Construction Project
ALLENDALE, MI (WHTC) – Grand Valley State's Board has approved a 37 million-dollar construction project aimed at building a new residence hall and academic building on the main Allendale campus....
Feb 14, 2015
Snow, Winds Mix for Winter Storm Warning Along Lakeshore
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC) – Although only six inches of snow are expected, strong winds of up to 45 miles per hour that could lead to white-out visibility conditions, coupled by falling temperatur...
Feb 13, 2015
Jenison Man Pleads No Contest in Fatal Wyoming Crash
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC) – Sentencing is on March 23rd for a 22-year-old Jenison man who isn't contesting a moving violation causing death count. Prosecutors say Max Jurewicz's SUV ran a red ligh...
Feb 13, 2015
