Category Archives: Local News
Biker Hospitalized After SUV Causes Crash in Allendale
ALLENDALE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 2, 2023) - A motorcyclist was hospitalized after a collision with a SUV north of Allendale on Saturday night. According to Ottawa County Sheriff's Sergeant Jon Smo...
Jul 2, 2023 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Motorist Hospitalized After Crash in Wooded Area South of Zeeland
ZEELAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, June 30, 2023) - A 23-year-old Cedar Springs man was injured in a single-vehicle crash south of Zeeland on Friday morning. According to Ottawa County Sheriff's Sergeant B...
Jun 30, 2023 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
UPDATE: Medical Condition Believed to be Factor in a Now Fatal M-45 Crash
ALLENDALE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, June 30, 2023) - A 49-year-old Grandville man has lost his life following a single vehicle crash on Thursday morning in Allendale. According to Ottawa County Sheriff's ...
Jun 30, 2023 Daytime crash scene (photo Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications)
Month-Long "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" Enforcement Initiative to Begin Saturday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, June 30, 2023) - What normally would be a holiday weekend road enforcement effort is being extended. The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning is funneling state and fede...
Jun 30, 2023 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement initiative (image courtesy National Highway Safety Traffic Administration)
No Hand Held Phone Use while Driving State Law Goes into Effect Today
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, June 30, 2023) - Michigan's updated distracted driving law goes into effect on Friday. Singed by Governor Whitmer earlier this month, the legislation basically bans using a...
Jun 30, 2023 Ottawa County Sheriff Steve Kempker (photo courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
Legislature Sends $81.7B FY24 State Budget to Governor's Desk
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, June 29, 2023) - Holding all the cards in Lansing for the first time in nearly four decades, majority Democrats in the legislature were able to get a budget to the Governor's ...
Jun 29, 2023 June 28, 2023; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan House Representative Greg Van Woerkom (R-Norton Shores) remarks during debate on the FY24 state budget. (image courtesy office of House Representative Greg Van Woerkom)
Operation Dry Water Set for Independence Day Weekend
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, June 29, 2023) - The minions of the law are not only going to be out in force on area roadways this coming extended Independence Day holiday weekend, but also on area waterway...
Jun 29, 2023 Ottawa County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit vessel (file photo courtesy Ottawa County Sheriff's Office)
Project Update Time for Holland City Council Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, June 28, 2023) - It's an update evening ahead for the Holland City Council. During the Wednesday night biweekly work-study session, the Tulip City's governing panel will get p...
Jun 28, 2023 Aug. 29, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; Holland City Hall. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Ottawa Co. Board Censures Commissioner
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, June 28, 2023) - The turbulent current term of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners took another turn on Tuesday evening. During the scheduled biweekly business session...
Jun 28, 2023 June 27, 2023; Olive Twp., MI, USA; Ottawa County Commissioner Jacob Bonnema (R-Zeeland) speaks during a board meeting. (ZOOM video image courtesy Ottawa Co., Michigan)
County Board Prepares to Censure Bonnema
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, June 27, 2023) - The turbulent current term of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners may take another turn on Tuesday evening. During the scheduled biweekly business ses...
Jun 27, 2023 Ottawa Co. Commissioner Jacob Bonnema (photo courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
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