Category Archives: Local News
No Charges Sought in Death of Long-Time Hamilton Fire Chief
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 21, 2026) - The investigation into a December incident in Hamilton that took the life of its long-time Fire Department Chief and one-time Allegan County Sheriff has concl...
Apr 21, 2026 Hamilton Fire Chief David Haverdink (photo courtesy Hamilton Fire Department)
Zeeland City Council to Hold Snowmelt Assessment Hearing Tonight
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 20, 2026) - No final decision will be made on Monday night, but those affected by a proposed snowmelt operation and maintenance special assessment in downtown Zeeland wil...
Apr 20, 2026 Zeeland City Hall (file photo Ralph Gutierrez, Midwest Communications)
Wrong-Way Driver Loses Life on I-196
SAUGATUCK TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 20, 2026) - Driving the wrong way on I-196 near Saugatuck cost a driver's life late on Sunday evening. No name, gender, or hometown was initially disclosed by Alle...
Apr 20, 2026 Fatal Crash reported. (image © Midwest Communications)
GVSU Establishes 26-27 Tuition, Room & Board Rates
ALLENDALE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 19, 2026) - It will cost more to attend Grand Valley State University in Academic 2027. On Friday, the Allendale school's Board of Trustees approved a four percent hike...
Apr 19, 2026 Grand Valley State University (image courtesy Grand Valley State University)
Suspect Arraigned in Jenison Hit-and-Run Injury Crash
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 18, 2026) - An 18-year-old Belmont man has been arraigned on charges stemming from an apparent hit-and-run injury crash in Jenison at the beginning of this month. On S...
Apr 18, 2026 72soul / Depositphotos.com
UPDATE: Identity of Motorist Killed in Pt. Sheldon Crash Disclosed
PORT SHELDON TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 18, 2026) - The identity of a 21-year-old Grand Rapids man, who lost his life in a single-vehicle crash between Holland and Grand Haven around dawn 10 days ago,...
Apr 18, 2026 Fatal Crash reported. (image © Midwest Communications)
Bear Sighting, Fuel Spill Reported in Georgetown Twp.
GEORGETOWN TWP. (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 17, 2026) - It was an eventful Friday in Georgetown Township. Around dawn, Ottawa County Central Dispatch received several reports of a bear sighting in the area of B...
Apr 17, 2026 Ottawa County Sheriff's Office 2026 Logo (image courtesy Ottawa County Sheriff's Office)
Windmill Island Gardens' Opening Week Festivities Continue on Saturday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 17, 2026) - The home of Holland's iconic symbol is ready for its close up and more. Windmill Island Gardens opened for the season on Monday, with many visitors already to...
Apr 17, 2026 May 9, 2023; Holland, MI, USA; The DeZwaan Windmill at Windmill Island Gardens. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Holland City Council Review of Budget Complete; Final Vote Ahead
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 17, 2026) - The Holland City Council now has a three weeks to go over what Tulip City government will have to work with in Fiscal 2027. The governing panel concluded back...
Apr 17, 2026 Holland City Hall, 2021. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
Community Action House to Open Northside Resale Store
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 17, 2026) - A grand opening of yet another resale store along the Lakeshore is set for Friday. Officials of Community Action House will formally unveil its new North...
Apr 17, 2026 The Community Action House Northside Resale Store (image courtesy Community Action House)
