Category Archives: Local News
Human Trafficking Spotlighted in January
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 10, 2026) - The scourge that is human trafficking is being spotlighted during the month of January. State Attorney General Dana Nessel conducted her annual roundtable dis...
Jan 10, 2026 National Human Trafficking Prevention Month (image courtesy US Dept. of the Interior)
Popular Dog Names, Breeds Announced by Ottawa Co. Treasurer
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 9, 2026) - What's hot among dogs in Ottawa County? County Treasurer Cheryl Clark on Friday disclosed the most popular dog breeds and dog names, as submitted during the...
Jan 09, 2026 Cheryl Clark, Ottawa County Treasurer, with Cinnamon Sugar. Cinnamon Sugar is currently available for adoption at the Harbor Humane Society. Anyone interested in adopting Cinnamon Sugar may contact Harbor Humane at 616-399-2119. (photo courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
Bicyclist Hospitalized After Vehicle Strike in Rain on Holland's North Side
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 9, 2026) - A 62-year-old Holland Township man was hospitalized on Thursday night after being hit on his bike by a vehicle while pedaling in the rain on Holland's Nor...
Jan 09, 2026 luckyuran / Depositphotos.com
Allegan Co. Board Organized, Met on Thursday
ALLEGAN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 8, 2026) - The Allegan County Board of Commissioners held its first meeting of 2026 on Thursday morning. Following a 9 AM organizational session, in which the board ...
Jan 08, 2026 The board room at the Allegan County Services Building. (photo courtesy Allegan County, Michigan)
Dissette Endorsed for Ottawa County Deputy Administrator Post
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 7, 2026) - The top of Ottawa County's operational leadership team is nearly in place. On Wednesday, County Administrator Patrick Waterman announced that Brian Dissette...
Jan 07, 2026 Brian Dissette (photo courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
DeBoer, Victory Announce 2026 Political Intentions
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 7, 2026) - As the state election year of 2026 gets underway, two members of the Lakeshore's legislative delegation announced their political intentions on Wednesday. Two-term...
Jan 07, 2026 Michigan Capitol Building (photo courtesy Michigan House Republicans)
West Olive Man Hospitalized in Single-Vehicle Crash Off of US-31
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 7, 2026) - An 82-year-old West Olive man is recovering from injuries suffered in a single-vehicle crash east of Holland late on Wednesday morning. Ottawa County Sher...
Jan 07, 2026 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Coffee With Council, Tropical House Site Discussion on Tap for Tonight at Holland City Hall
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 7, 2025) - Looking ahead may seem to be the theme of activities at Holland City Hall on Wednesday evening. Following the hour-long "Coffee with Council" gathering, in whi...
Jan 07, 2026 Oct. 23, 2025; Holland, MI, USA; Remnants of the Tropical House during its tear down from its site off of State Street. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications.
Saugatuck City Council to Discuss Short Term Rentals Today
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 7, 2026) - The Saugatuck City Council returns to the issue of short term rentals on Wednesday afternoon. During its 4 PM workshop, in which items will be discussed but ...
Jan 07, 2026 Saugatuck city sign. File photo
Gateway Mission's New Men's Center Opens Today
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 6, 2026) - An institution in downtown Holland has moved. On Tuesday, Gateway Mission is slated to welcome its first guests to its new Men's Mission building (643 S. Waver...
Jan 06, 2026 The new Men's Center for Gateway Mission (photo courtesy Gateway Mission)
