Category Archives: Local News
No Crossover Voting in Upcoming Primary Election to Prevent Political "Mischief"
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, June 28, 2024) - A point made during a recent "Talk of the Town" segment drew the ire of one social media follower. The comment about political "mischief" in the upcoming Augu...
Jun 28, 2024 July 5, 2023; Holland, MI, USA; Ottawa County Clerk/Register of Deeds Justin Roebuck testifies before the Holland City Council during a council business meeting. (YouTube image courtesy City of Holland, Michigan)
Ottawa County Art Trust Expands by Eight Works
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, June 28, 2024) - The Ottawa County Art Trust has expanded by eight pieces. On Monday, the county and the Holland Area Arts Council purchased from 92 entries the creations t...
Jun 28, 2024 Ottawa County Art Trust (image courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
Allegan Co. to Install More Monitoring Wells for Water Quantity, Quality Oversight
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, June 27, 2024) - Water quality in Allegan County is something that leaders are taking seriously. Recently, the county board retained engineering consultants Hydrosimulatics an...
Jun 27, 2024 A monitoring well (photo courtesy Jim Storey, Allegan County Board)
Parks to be Focused in Holland City Council Study Session
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, June 26, 2024) - It's a work-study session for members of the Holland City Council and city staff on Wednesday evening. No official business will be conducted, but the governi...
Jun 26, 2024
One Killed, Two Hurt in Lake Michigan Drive Pileup
TALLMADGE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, June 26, 2024) - A 27-year-old Grand Rapids resident died after a three-vehicle pileup between Standale and Allendale on Tuesday afternoon. Ottawa County Sheriff's Lieu...
Jun 26, 2024 Fatal Crash reported. (image © Midwest Communications)
Two Kalamazoo Men Arrested in Connection With Murder Victim Found in South Haven
KALAMAZOO, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, June 26, 2024) - Two men have been arrested in connection with a murder victim found near South Haven more than 18 months ago. The Michigan State Police and the Van Buren Co...
Jun 26, 2024 Bryan Wimbley & Zachary Trainor (photos courtesy Michigan State Police)
Tulip Time Announces Call for Artists for 15th Annual First Bloem Art Competition
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, June 25, 2024) - Tulip Time Festival announces the fifteenth First Bloem poster competition. Local artists will have another opportunity to have their artwork selected as the ...
Jun 25, 2024
Zeeland Zoom 5K Run Slated for Tonight
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, June 25, 2024) - Runners will be filling the streets of downtown Zeeland on Tuesday night. The 15th annual Zeeland Zoom 5K begins at 7 PM, as competitors will be professionall...
Jun 25, 2024 The Zeeland Zoom 5k Race (photo courtesy City of Zeeland, Michigan)
ORV Use on Allegan Co. Roads Legal in 14 Townships for 2024
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, June 24, 2024) - Off-road vehicles can be on some Allegan County roads this summer. Last week, the county's road commission approved opening all county roads to ORV's, with so...
Jun 24, 2024 Allegan County Sheriff's Dept. prowl car. (file photo)
UPDATE: Bicyclist Killed After Collision with SUV on Fillmore St.; Driver Charged
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, June 24, 2024) - A 59-year-old Grandville man has lost his life after being struck by a SUV while pedaling his bike north of Jenison last Wednesday morning (June 19), ...
Jun 24, 2024 Jehnel Jean Pore (photo courtesy Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Dept.)
