Category Archives: Local News

Wyoming Couple Hospitalized After Freeway Collision with Deer Leads to a Building Crash
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 21, 2023) - A couple from the Grand Rapids suburb of Wyoming were hospitalized following a collision between a sedan and a deer on Holland's south side just before dawn o...
Gary Stevens Oct 21, 2023 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Man Wounded, Teen Arrested After Overnight Stabbing at Holland Mobile Home Complex
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 21, 2023) - A 19-year-old Holland man is apparently recovering from an early Saturday morning stabbing in a unit at a south side mobile home park, with a teenager in cust...
Gary Stevens Oct 21, 2023 Holland Police Investigation (file photo Peg McNichol-Midwest Communications)

Grant Helps Graafschap Fire Department Train for CPR
LAKETOWN TWP, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 19, 2023) -A $2,000 grant will help the Graafschap Fire Department better train its members to help residents in need. The fire department received a Community Enhan...
Dan Evans Oct 19, 2023 These mannequins used for CPR training by the Graafschap Fire Department are more than 30 years old. A grant has funded new models that will improve training. The new models will be delivered by November.

Sexual Assault and Prostitution Investigation
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 19, 2023) - The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is investigating reports of Sexual Assault and Prostitution taking place at the Rong Massage parlor located at 671 Douglas ...
Dan Evans Oct 19, 2023 An Ottawa County Sheriff's Department K-9 Team Vehicle (image courtesy Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Dept.)

Saugatuck Planners to Consider STR Task Force Report Tonight
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 19, 2023) - A Lakeshore community that has been looking into the future of Short Term Rentals will get a report on the matter on Thursday night. The Saugatuck Planning ...
Gary Stevens Oct 19, 2023 Saugatuck city sign. File photo

Preparation for holidays starts early at Felt Mansion
LAKETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 18, 2023) -Preparations for a bright Christmas start at the Felt Estate in Laketown Township even before the jack-o'-lantern's toothy grin fades. Brett Grams, facil...
Dan Evans Oct 18, 2023 The Carriage House and grounds of the Felt Mansion, 6597 138th Ave., spread out behind Brett Grams, facilities operations for Laketown Township, as he installs holiday lighting on the third floor of the building on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023.

Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Dept. to Offer Another CRASE Class
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 18, 2023) - A popular class that authorities wish would never be necessary returns next month. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Department stages another "Civilian Response...
Gary Stevens Oct 18, 2023 An Ottawa County Sheriff's Department K-9 Team Vehicle (image courtesy Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Dept.)

HeartSafe CPR Training Tonight at Park Theatre
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 18, 2023) - The Park Theatre is normally a place for entertainment, but the downtown Holland venue will serve a more noble role on Wednesday night. Officials with HeartSa...
Gary Stevens Oct 18, 2023 HeartSafe Commmunity Holland (image courtesy Park Theatre Holland)

Assessments Highlight Wednesday Night's Holland City Council Meeting
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 18, 2023) - Assessments spotlight Wednesday night's biweekly Holland City Council business meeting. During the 6 PM session in Chambers at Holland City Hall (270 S. River...
Gary Stevens Oct 18, 2023 May 18, 2023; Holland, MI, USA: Work on rebuilding 6th Street. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications

Tulip Time Festival Unveils 2024 Featured Entertainment and Attraction Lineup
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Oct. 18, 2023) - An American Idol winner highlights the featured attractions for the 95th Tulip Time Festival. Executive Director Gwen Auwerda announced on Wednesday the enter...
Gary Stevens Oct 18, 2023 Scotty McCreery (photo courtesy Tulip Time Festival)
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