Category Archives: Local News
UPDATE: Case Apparently Closed After Discovery of Man's Body Near Jenison
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 12, 2025) - It appears that the case of the body of a man in his 20's discovered on Tuesday afternoon between Jenison and Hudsonville is now closed. Not much was ...
Mar 12, 2026 Ottawa County Sheriff's Office 2026 Logo (image courtesy Ottawa County Sheriff's Office)
Hope to Honor Dr. Fred Johnson on Friday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 12, 2026) - What Hope College called a "beloved" faculty member will be remembered in a memorial service. Dr. Fred Johnson died two weeks ago at the age of 67 after suffe...
Mar 12, 2026 Dr. Fred Johnson (photo courtesy Hope College)
Ottawa County Officials Issue Flooding Concerns
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 12, 2026) - Last Friday's storms may serve as a calling card to potential weather-related issues in the coming weeks. While areas south and east of the Lakeshore were ...
Mar 12, 2026 Sept. 14, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; A flooded pedestrian underpass at the Unity Bridge. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Laketown Twp. to Hold Public Hearings on Budget, Grant Request Tonight
LAKETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 11, 2026) - The Holland City Council may not hold a study session on Wednesday evening, but another municipal governing body from the Lakeshore will be busy. It's t...
Mar 11, 2026 Laketown Township Hall, 4338 Beeline Road. (Jim Hayden photo courtesy Laketown Township, Michigan)
I-196 Closed Again Due to Weather-Related Traffic Incident
HUDSONVILLE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 11, 2026) - Once again, the main highway between Zeeland and Hudsonville had to be closed due to a weather-related incident. Around 9:15 on Tuesday night, first respo...
Mar 11, 2026
Montessori School Staffer Charged in Child Sexual Abuse Case
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 11, 2026) - A 38-year-old Spring Lake man is behind bars after a Monday arrest on first degree criminal sexual conduct charges. Bond was denied by 58th District Court...
Mar 11, 2026 Charles Martin Freeman (photo courtesy Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Office)
Local Economic Outlook Improving, Says GVSU Researcher, but World Events May Change That
KALAMAZOO, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 11, 2026) - The West Michigan economy appears to be improving, but... That's according to the latest findings from the monthly survey of this region's purchasing manage...
Mar 11, 2026 Dr. Brian Long, director of Supply Management Research at Grand Valley State University (photo courtesy Grand Valley State University)
Stormy Weather Possible Along Lakeshore, Southern Michigan on Tuesday Night
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 10, 2026) - Although it's still 10 days until the Spring Equinox on the calendar, an aspect of the upcoming season has already made its mark in Michigan. Strong storms...
Mar 10, 2026
Ottawa County Sheriff's Office Participates in State Police TEAM Program Training
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 9, 2026) - The effort to strengthen ties between law enforcement and the educational community in Ottawa County has been bolstered. Last Friday, 21 law enforcement office...
Mar 09, 2026 Participants in the March 2-6, 2026 Michigan State Police TEAM Program. (photo courtesy Michigan State Police)
Saugatuck City Council to Address Free Speech & More Tonight
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 9, 2026) - One of the priorities set by the Saugatuck City Council for Fiscal 2026 will be addressed during Monday night's biweekly business meeting. Among the items on...
Mar 09, 2026 Mar. 4, 2026; Saugatuck, MI, USA; Members of the Saugatuck City Council meeting during a workshop session at Saugatuck City Hall. (YouTube image courtesy City of Saugatuck, Michigan)
