Category Archives: Local News
Early, Absentee Balloting Continues Ahead of Tuesday's General Election
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC, Oct. 29, 2026) - As the early voting period nears its Sunday end across Michigan, the number of those wishing to get their balloting done ahead of Tuesday's General Election cont...
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Road to Grand Rapids Briefly Blocked by I-196 Crash
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC, Oct. 29, 2026) - Nobody was hurt, but I-196 near the Ottawa/Kent county line had to be closed for a brief time during the overnight hours on Thursday morning due to a crash....
Oct 29, 2026 ambrozinio / Depositphotos.com
Suspect in Custody Following Shooting at North Side Campground
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC, Oct. 28, 2026) - One person is in custody following what the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is calling a "critical incident" at a Holland North Side residence on Wednesday afte...
Oct 28, 2026 (file photo) Jan. 9, 2023; Holland Twp., MI, USA; An Ottawa County Sheriff's Department tactical unit vehicle is parked outside of a strip mall business off of Lakewood Boulevard during a barricaded man situation. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Hudsonville, Norton Shores to Get Federal Grants for Bolstering Firefighting Efforts
WASHINGTON (WHTC, Oct. 28, 2026) - An Ottawa County community is getting a little financial help from Washington for its first responders. On Wednesday, the offices of Michigan's two Democratic US Sen...
Oct 28, 2026 chrisdorney / Depositphotos.com
Bike Paths, Windmill Island, Long-Term Financial Forecast to be Discussed by Holland City Council Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC, Oct. 28, 2026) - The Holland City Council will be looking at several issues during its biweekly study session on Wednesday night. The governing panel will review the results from a ...
Oct 28, 2026 Aug. 3, 2023; Holland, MI, USA; The DeZwaan Windmill at Windmill Island Gardens. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Hamilton to Join ACCF Financial Initiative for Youth
HAMILTON, MI (WHTC, Oct. 28, 2026) - An effort to financially educate Lakeshore youngsters is expanding. At the first of the year, the Allegan County Community Foundation will be expanding its My Futu...
Oct 28, 2026 Allegan County Community Foundation President/CEO Stephanie Calhoun (R) with the costumed mascot for the ACCF's My Future Fund program. (photo courtesy Allegan County Community Foundation)
UPDATE: Ottawa Co. Board Agrees to Involvement in Silver Maple Solar Farm Dispute
YouTube video of the Oct. 27, 2026 Ottawa County Board of Commissioners meeting courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 27, 2026) - Ottawa County will get involved in the ong...
Oct 27, 2026
Tulip Time Festival to Unveil 2027 Entertainment Lineup, Attractions
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 27, 2026) - Tribute acts will spotlight the 98th renewal of Holland's signature event next spring. Tulip Time Festival officials on Tuesday announced its entertainment sc...
Oct 27, 2026 May 8, 2025; Holland, MI, USA; Dutch Dancers perform on West 8th Street ahead of the Gentex Kinderparade during the 2025 Tulip Time Festival. (Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications)
Ottawa Co. Holds Summit on Pressing Issues
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 27, 2026) - Dealing with issues concerning Ottawa County will be a collaborative effort. That was the thrust of last week's Visioning for Growth Summit held at the Pig...
Oct 27, 2026 Ottawa County Administrator Patrick Waterman speaks during the Visioning for Growth Presentation on Oct. 20 at Pigeon Creek Golf Course Event Center in West Olive. More than 120 attended the summit. [Photo by Scott Vandenberg/Ottawa County]
Woman Hospitalized After Crash Into North Side Residence
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 27, 2026) - A 62-year-old Holland Township woman was hospitalized after crashing her SUV into the garage of a residence on Holland's North Side on Monday morning. No...
Oct 27, 2026 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
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