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Motorist Hospitalized After Fiery Crash North of Zeeland
BLENDON TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 4, 2024) - A 19-year-old Hudsonville man was hospitalized after a fiery single-vehicle crash north of Zeeland late on Wednesday night. According to Ottawa County She...
Jul 4, 2024 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Holiday Municipal Fireworks Displays Continue Tonight
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, July 4, 2024) - Looking for fireworks shows to celebrate the Independence Day holiday? While perhaps the largest show in West Michigan isn't until Saturday evening in Grand Rapids...
Jul 4, 2024 Fireworks over Lake Macatawa/Kollen Park
Saugatuck Leader to Consider STR Cap Today
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 3, 2024) - A Lakeshore community is continuing its efforts to get a handle on short term rentals. No action will be taken during Wednesday's Saugatuck City Council work...
Jul 3, 2024 Drawing of Saugatuck Village Hall (image courtesy City of Saugatuck, Michigan)
Ottawa Co. Sheriff Reflective After Two Michigan Deputy Deaths in June
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 3, 2024) - For the second time in six days, a sheriff's deputy in Michigan will be laid to rest. Funeral services for William "Bill" Butler Jr. will be held on Wednesd...
Jul 3, 2024 A Hillsdale County Sheriff's Dept. prowl vehicle adorned with memorials for fallen deputy Bill Butler. (photo courtesy Hillsdale Co. Sheriff's Dept.)
Stolen Life Ring at Lakeshore Beach Recovered; Case Under Investigation
LAKETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 2, 2024) - It apparently is much tougher to get away with taking souvenirs from a beach along the Lakeshore. Laketown Township officials announced on Tuesday the re...
Jul 2, 2024 This image from a Laketown Township security camera shows a person on the left with what the township says is its rescue ring from the beach on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Faces have been purposely blocked out. (image courtesy Laketown Township, Michigan)
Shooting Off Fireworks Can Bring Back Bad Memories for Vets
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 2, 2024) - Setting off fireworks symbolizes for some the spirit of the Independence Day holiday, but for those who have helped keep this holiday relevant, it brings back ...
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Gas Prices, Calls for Help Rise in Midst of Holiday
DEARBORN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 2, 2024) - As the extended Independence Day holiday period nears the midway point, gas prices are high and calls for help are expected to remain high. Triple-A's daily c...
Jul 2, 2024 An AAA tow truck driver services a vehicle. (photo courtesy Auto Club of Michigan)
Drain Break Triggers No-Body Contact Advisory Near Fennville
FENNVILLE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 2, 2024) - A sewer main break has triggered a no-body contact advisory in the Fennville area. On Monday afternoon, the Allegan County Health Department issued this advi...
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Teens Hurt After Crash in Apparent Joy Ride on Holland's North Side
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 1, 2024) - Some teens out for an apparent joy ride in a luxury car overnight on Monday had their evening abruptly ended in a crash. According to Ottawa County Sherif...
Jul 1, 2024 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
New Guidance for Fairs in Michigan on Avian Flu Begins Today
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 1, 2024) - As the fair season in Michigan is already underway, concerns about the bird flu effects on 4H presentations of poultry, dairy cows and more continue. Beginning...
Jul 1, 2024 Aug. 26, 2023; Hudsonville, MI, USA; The Hudsonville Community Fair. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
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