Category Archives: Local News
Robbers Sought After Morning Incident on South Side
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 18, 2024) - Two suspects are sought after a broad daylight robbery of a tobacco retailer on Holland's South Side. According to Department of Public Safety Captain of Admi...
Jan 18, 2024
Ottawa Co. Undersheriff to Retire
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 17, 2024) - Ottawa County Sheriff Steve Kempker is losing his top aide. On Wednesday, his department announced the impending retirement of Undersheriff Valerie Weiss a...
Jan 17, 2024 Ottawa Co. Undersheriff Valerie Weiss (photo courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan Sheriff's Department)
HAC Director Huisingh Announces Retirement
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 17, 2024) - With the future of the Holland Aquatic Center assured, Jack Huisingh is stepping aside. On Wednesday, the executive director of the community recreation cente...
Jan 17, 2024 Holland Aquatic Center Executive Director Jack Huisingh (photo courtesy Holland Aquatic Center)
Trailer Ablaze in Eastmanville; Incident Considered "Suspicious"
POLKTON TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 17, 2024) - A blaze in a travel trailer south of Coopersville on Wednesday morning is considered suspicious by the Ottawa County Sheriff's Department. According to D...
Jan 17, 2024 Veni / CC
Man Sought After Ice Fishing Mishap on Grand River
ALLENDALE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 17, 2024) - Water rescue is not strictly a warm-weather operation, as members of the Ottawa County Sheriff's Dive Team and other first responders found out on Wedn...
Jan 17, 2024 Ottawa County Sheriff's Department Seal (image courtesy Ottawa County Sheriff's Dept.)
Jenison Man Critically Hurt While Plowing Driveway
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 17, 2024) - A 63-year-old Jenison man was critically injured after he was hit by an SUV while clearing out the snow from a duplex unit north of Hudsonville on Wed...
Jan 17, 2024 Andrew Malone / CC
Holland City Council to Meet Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 17, 2024) - The Holland City Council has a business meeting slated for Wednesday evening. Among the items on the agenda are public hearings and roll call votes for approv...
Jan 17, 2024 Holland City Hall, 2021. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
Tulip Time Announces 2024 Tulip Time Costume Sale
HOLLAND, MI (Jan. 16, 2024) - Tulip Time announces its' annual Dutch costume sale, set for Saturday, March 16, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm EST next to Priscilla's Boutique in Holland at 12330 James Stre...
Jan 16, 2024
Police Scammers Surfacing Here, There & Everywhere, It Seems
HOLLAND, MI (Jan. 16, 2024) - There is no off-season for scammers, and no area is apparently immune from those wishing to fleece unsuspecting victims. Recently, the Northampton County, Pennsylvania Sh...
Jan 16, 2024 Sept. 15, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; The sculpture of a Holland Police Officer holding the hand of a little girl outside of the Holland Department of Public Safety headquarters at the junction of West 8th Street and Pine Avenue. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Consumers Energy Crews Hopeful of Fully Restoring Electricity on Monday
JACKSON, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 15, 2024) - Most of those Consumers Energy customers who were plunged into the dark because of the loss of electricity over the weekend should have their service restored...
Jan 15, 2024 Consumers Energy repair crew at work. Courtesy, Consumers Energy
