Category Archives: Local News

Holland Man Hits Powerball Prize
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 17, 2023) - A Holland man went from swimming in the ocean to swimming in cash after winning a $150,000 Powerball prize while on vacation. Kim Busscher, 67, matched four w...
Dan Evans Apr 17, 2023

Zeeland City Council Meets Tonight
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 17, 2023) - There are plenty of items on the agenda for Monday night's Zeeland City Council meeting. Members will formally set up a public hearing ahead of a vote on a Fi...
Gary Stevens Apr 17, 2023 Zeeland City Hall (file photo Ralph Gutierrez, Midwest Communications)

Allegan Co. Mental Health Agency to Unveil New Home
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 17, 2023) - A new home for mental health services in Allegan County is unveiled on Monday, when Board Chairman Jim Storey of Holland and other county leaders hold a tradi...
Gary Stevens Apr 17, 2023

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 ...
Gary Stevens 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...
Gary Stevens 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...
Gary Stevens 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...
Gary Stevens 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...
Gary Stevens 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...
Gary Stevens 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...
Gary Stevens Apr 12, 2023 Ottawa County Sheriff's Cruiser. Courtesy Ottawa County Sheriff's Office
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