Category Archives: Local News
Midwest Communications' President Peter Tanz Inducted into Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame
DETROIT (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 10, 2023) - It was a big honor for the "Fearless Leader" on Wednesday night. Peter Tanz, who took over the presidency of the 81-station Midwest Communications last year upon ...
Aug 10, 2023 Midwest Communications President Peter Tanz
Limited Election Day Results Along Lakeshore
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 9, 2023) - Not many voters along the Lakeshore were asked to take a break from summer activities to cast ballots on Tuesday. Only three communities held elections for public ...
Aug 09, 2023 liz west / CC
Woman Killed Following Train-Pedestrian Incident in Holland
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 8, 2023) - A 62-year-old woman lost her life on Tuesday morning when she was struck by a freight train south of Holland's downtown district. According to Holland Departme...
Aug 08, 2023 Sept. 19, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; A CSX Railroad train crossing East 8th Street. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Woman's Body Found in Port Sheldon Twp. Pond
PORT SHELDON TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 8, 2023) - An investigation continues into the death of a 58-year-old Port Sheldon woman whose body was found floating in a pond at a mobile home park between H...
Aug 08, 2023 Law Enforcement Investiagtion (image © Midwest Communications, Inc. 2014)
Ottawa Co. Clerk Seeks Local Cooperation on Early Voting Implementation Proposal
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 7, 2023) - Implementing aspects of Proposal 2, the voting reform measure which was passed by voters in Michigan last November, is ongoing. On Monday night, the Zeeland Ci...
Aug 08, 2023 The cover of a powerpoint presentation made by Ottawa Co. Clerk Justin Roebuck to local units of government. (image courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
Injury Crash Reported on Fillmore Street
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 8, 2023) - A 17-year-old Allendale woman was hospitalized in a single-vehicle crash between Hudsonville and Allendale on Monday afternoon. According to Ottawa Cou...
Aug 08, 2023 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Ravenna Man Sentenced on Federal Gun Charges
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 8, 2023) - A 27-year-old Ravenna man may not be stepping out of a federal prison until his 40's. Zebulon Timothy Nester was sentenced yesterday by US District Court ...
Aug 08, 2023 PRSA-NY / CC
Three Lakeshore Men Busted on Kent Co. Prostitution Charges
CASCADE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 8, 2023) - Three men from the Lakeshore were among eight persons arrested last week on sex trafficking charges in the Grand Rapids area. Last Thursday, Kent County S...
Aug 08, 2023 Arrested (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
New Leader at Mediation Services Named
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 8, 2023) - A new leader of the Holland-based Mediation Services has been named. The non-profit that looks to "promote peace through mediation and restorative justice...
Aug 08, 2023 Mediation Services (photo courtesy Mediation Services)
EV Construction Takes OSHA's Safe + Sound Week Pledge
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 7, 2023 - Workplace safety and health are of paramount importance to any organization, regardless of its size or industry. The Occupational Safety and Health Administrati...
Aug 07, 2023
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