Category Archives: Local News
Two Lakeshore Schools Honored for STEM Programs
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 13, 2024) - Two high schools from the Lakeshore are in line for honors in preparing students for high-wage, high-demand STEM careers. On Monday, the Michigan Department o...
Feb 13, 2024 College Board AP
Shot Fired, Suspects Sought After Overnight Burglary Attempt at North Side Condo Unit
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 12, 2024) - Suspects are being sought after an overnight burglary attempt at a North Side residence on Monday. Not many details were initially disclosed by Ottawa Co...
Feb 12, 2024
Ox-Bow School to Hold Annual Fundraiser in Chicagoland
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 12, 2024) - A Lakeshore art institution is going back to its Chicagoland roots to raise money. On Thursday, February 22nd, the Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists Residenc...
Feb 12, 2024 Brendan Fernandes (Kevin Penczak photo courtesy Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists' Residency)
Ottawa Co. Parks to Conduct Strategic Plan Public Survey
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 11, 2024) - The Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission wants you ... or rather, your voice. Last week, the commission opened up a Strategic Plan Community Surve...
Feb 11, 2024 June 11, 2021; Georgetown Twp., MI, USA; Officials of the Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Commission, the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners, Georgetown Township, the Grand River Greenway Campaign Committee and the Ottawa County Parks Foundation cut a ceremonial ribbon signifying the expansion of the Bend Area Open Space and the completion of the Georgetown Segment of the Idema Explorers Trail. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Laketown Township Posts Archery Hunt Aftermath
LAKETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 10, 2024) - If it was up some of those who were able to hunt deer at a Laketown Township annual event, they would want to play Robin Hood a little longer to stalk t...
Feb 10, 2024 Participants in the 2023 archery hunt at Huyser
Farm Park, 4188 64 th St., would like the season extended, survey results show. (Jim Hayden photo courtesy Laketown Township, Michigan)
A Casino Interior Renovation Project Announced by Gun Lake Tribe
WAYLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 9, 2024) - The ever-changing Gun Lake Casino in Bradley is in transition - again. On Thursday, the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish-Band of Pottawatomi Indians announced a p...
Feb 9, 2024 Gun Lake Casino (image courtesy Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish-Band of Pottawatomi Indians)
Cautions About Drunken Driving During Super Bowl Sunday Issued
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 9, 2024) - Even though the Detroit Lions didn't make it to Super Bowl 58 on Sunday, it doesn't mean that fans won't be flocking to local taverns and parties to take ...
Feb 9, 2024 NHTSA Drunken Driving Super Bowl 58 Poster (image courtesy Michigan Department of Transportation/National HIghway Traffic Safety Administration)
Holland-Area Lottery Club Win $4.1M in State Lottery Scratch-Off Game
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 8, 2024) - What would you do if you won a third share of a $4.1 million lottery pot? That's what three persons in an unnamed Ottawa County lottery club have to decide aft...
Feb 8, 2024 The winning $6M 500X Money Maker Michigan Lottery Instant Game ticket. (image courtesy Michigan Lottery)
UPDATE: BPW Fiber Expansion Monthly Fees Approved by Holland City Council
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 8, 2024) - When Holland's City Fiber becomes reality, customer rates will be in place. During Wednesday night's meeting, the Holland City Council unanimously approved a r...
Feb 8, 2024 Feb. 7, 2024; Holland, MI, USA; Holland Mayor Nathan Bocks remarks prior to a Holland City Council vote on a Holland City Fiber rates proposal during a business meeting in Chambers at Holland City Hall. (YouTube image courtesy City of Holland, MI)
Kalamazoo K9 Stabbing Incident Highlights Efforts to Protect Police Dogs
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 6, 2024) - The risks taken by those in blue, brown or black to protect the public is also shared by those on four legs. Tuesday night's stabbing of a Kalamazoo Department...
Feb 7, 2024 Allegan County K9 Knox with his handler, Deputy Mike Murphy. (photo courtesy Allegan Co. Sheriff's Dept.)
