Category Archives: Local News
Park Twp. Set to Appoint New Manager
YouTube video of Jan. 17 township manager interviews courtesy Park Township, Michigan. PARK TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 27, 2026) - Park Township is poised to have a new operational leader. During a sp...
Jan 27, 2026
Zeeland's Municipal Goal-Setting Retreat Begins Tonight
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 26, 2026) - Another step in the budget-making process for the City of Zeeland begins on Monday evening. The City Council will huddle with City Manager Tim Klunder and oth...
Jan 26, 2026 Zeeland City Hall (file photo Ralph Gutierrez, Midwest Communications)
Fee Schedule, Boat Slip Rentals Before Saugatuck City Council Tonight
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 26, 2026) - Two items of annual procedure are before the Saugatuck City Council during Monday night's biweekly business meeting. One is establishing municipal license r...
Jan 26, 2026 Wicks Park & its boat slips (image courtesy City of Saugatuck, Michigan)
Teen Shot & Killed Near Fruitport; State Police Investigating
FRUITPORT TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 25, 2026) - More information has come forth as Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a fatal shooting near Fruitport on Saturday evening. According to a...
Jan 25, 2026 Michigan State Police Shooting Investigation (image courtesy Michigan State Police)
Pickup Collision Near Grand River Damages Home, Causes Gas Leak
POLKTON TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 25, 2026) - No injuries were reported after a pick up truck slammed into a residence southwest of Coopersville during the overnight hours of Sunday. According to Ott...
Jan 25, 2026 Ottawa County Sheriff's Department (image courtesy Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Dept.)
Two Hospitalized After Sedan Crash with Semi West of Allendale
ALLENDALE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 23, 2026) - Two young men were injured in a two-vehicle crash west of Allendale on Friday morning. No names were disclosed by Ottawa County Sheriff's Sergeant Mich...
Jan 23, 2026 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Lakeshore in Grips of Arctic Chill; Warming Centers Open
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 23, 2026) - Arctic conditions has descended upon the Lakeshore. The National Weather Service has an extreme cold warning in effect for Ottawa County, and a Cold Weather A...
Jan 23, 2026 molka / Depositphotos.com
UPDATE: A Nine-Day Winter Weather/Holiday Break Will Result for Lakeshore Schools
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 23, 2026) - Students along the Lakeshore are in the midst of an unplanned winter break. Such a scenario has occurred as classes haven't been held in public school distric...
Jan 23, 2026 Mar. 10, 2023; Holland, MI, USA; The DeZwaan Windmill at Windmill Island Gardens. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Social Justice Awards Highlight Holland City Council Meeting
YouTube video of the Social Justice Awards ceremony & the Jan. 21, 2026 Holland City Council meeting courtesy City of Holland, Michigan HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 22, 2026) - There were no majo...
Jan 22, 2026
Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Office Spotlights Child Porn Arrests, Convictions
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 22, 2026) - The battle over addressing child porn in Ottawa County continues. On Wednesday, the Sheriff's Office disclosed several cases involving persons distributing...
Jan 22, 2026 VitalikRadko / Depositphotos.com
