Category Archives: Local News
UPDATE: Suspect in "Critical Incident" on North Side Arrested
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 14, 2023) - After more than a fortnight on the run, a 19-year-old Holland man wanted for assaulting an 18-year-old woman in a "critical incident" on Holland's North ...
Apr 14, 2023 Xavier Rose (photo courtesy Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Dept.)
First Air Quality Alert of Season Issued for Lakeshore
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 14, 2023) - As the waters of the Grand River and the Kalamazoo River slowly recede from reaching and surpassing flood levels, the first air quality alert days of the seas...
Apr 14, 2023 Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (image courtesy State of Michigan)
High Water Concerns Linger for Major Rivers & Streams Along Lakeshore
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 14, 2023) - As River Flood Warnings issued by the National Weather Service office in Grand Rapids have expired for West Michigan, the dangers of high waters won't end whe...
Apr 14, 2023 June 11, 2021; Georgetown Twp., MI, USA; A look at the Bend Area Open Space. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Rockford Man Critically Hurt in Zeeland Twp. Crash
ZEELAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 14, 2023) - A 21-year-old Rockford man was critically injured in an overnight crash on Friday that spanned Allegan and Ottawa counties. According to Allegan County S...
Apr 14, 2023 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Governor Appoints LAUP Leader for Statewide Commission
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 14, 2023) - The leader of Latin Americans United for Progress has been tabbed for a state panel. On Thursday, Governor Whitmer's office announced the appointment of Johnn...
Apr 14, 2023 LAUP Executive Director Johnny Rodriguez (photo courtesy Latin Americans United for Progress)
UPDATE: Holland City Council Approves Proposals, Begins Budget Briefings
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 13, 2023) - Holland City Council members and city staff were in for a long Wednesday night, with another lengthy stay at City Hall (270 S. River Av.) on the cards for Thu...
Apr 13, 2023 Holland City Hall, 2021. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
Burglary Spree at County Park Near GVSU Campus
GEORGETOWN TWP. MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 12, 2023) - Police are on the lookout for whoever has been burglarizing parked vehicles at a park near Grand Valley State University's main Allendale campus. Accor...
Apr 12, 2023 Ottawa County Sheriff's Cruiser. Courtesy Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
Allendale Woman Killed in Crash
ALLENDALE TWP. MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 12, 2023) - A 26-year-old Allendale woman lost her lift in a Tuesday evening crash north of her hometown. According to Ottawa County Sheriff's Sergeant Mike VanDenB...
Apr 12, 2023 Fatal Crash reported. (image © Midwest Communications)
Body Found In Wayland City
WAYLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 12, 2023) -On April 11, 2023 the Wayland City Police Department was dispatched for a suspicious situation. Upon the arrival of officers they were directed to an area next...
Apr 12, 2023 Alan Cleaver / CC
Saugatuck Brewing, Big Lake Brewing Announce New Ventures
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 12, 2023) - Two local micro-brewers have made news this week. On Monday, Saugatuck Brewing Company opened a new downtown Kalamazoo brew pub and restaurant. The facility off o...
Apr 12, 2023 Big Lake Brewing's Spring Lager (Burch Partners photo)
