Category Archives: Local News
Holland voters approve high speed internet proposal by 200 votes
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC AM/FM) - By a very slim margin, a $30 million bknd proposal for a municipal high speed internet system in Holland was passed by voters Tuesday. The bond proposal passed by just over ...
Aug 03, 2022 rodgerspix / CC
Holland takes home $100,000 prize in Diamond Riches Second Chance drawing
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC AM/FM) - Michigan Lottery officials say a Holland man was in disbelief when he got a notification informing him that he won a $100,000 prize in the $300,000,000 Diamond Riches Second...
Jul 29, 2022 Darwyn Thomas (courtesy of Michigan Lottery)
Health department says despite the effects of the pandemic, the Ottawa County suicide rate has stabilized
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC AM/FM) - Officials with the Ottawa County Department of Public Health say although the pandemic has been difficult for everyone, suicide rates in the county have either stabilized or...
Jul 29, 2022 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline logo
Windmill Island Gardens to show off refurbished gardens this Saturday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC AM/FM) - Windmill Island Gardens (WIG) and Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) are ready to show off their newly refurbished Smart Pollinator Garden and Windmill Island's own ...
Jul 28, 2022
Gentex announces $300 million expansion, addition of 500 jobs in Zeeland and Zeeland Township
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC AM/FM) - Gentex, a manufacturer of high-tech electronics for the auto, aerospace, and fire safety industries, is investing $300 million to expand in Zeeland with support from the Mic...
Jul 26, 2022 Artist's rendering of the new Gentex facility in Zeeland, MI (courtesy MEDC)
Survey sent out to Allegan County residents is also available online through August 1
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC AM/FM) - Allegan County officials and several non-profit partner agencies have hired a national survey organization to gauge residents' views on the state of the county and services ...
Jul 26, 2022 Allegan County Courthouse (image courtesy County of Allegan)
Former Holland City Councilman Whiteman named as Huizinga's new Chief of Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WHTC AM/FM) - A former member of the Holland City Council will serve as the new Chief of Staff for West Michigan Congressman Bill Huizenga. Todd Whiteman has been promoted from Distr...
Jul 25, 2022 US House Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Holland) answers a question during a tele-town hall meeting from his office in Washington, DC. (photo courtesy office of Congressman Bill Huizenga)
Commissioners to decide this week on Request for Proposals for high speed internet in Allegan County
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC AM/FM) - The Allegan County Broadband Action Workgroup last week unanimously approved the request for proposals (RFP) from broadband providers to close the service gap for high speed...
Jul 25, 2022 Pat Guiney / CC
Clerks concerned about unofficial election information being reported on some media sites
WEST OLIVE, MI (WHTC AM/FM) - Officials in Ottawa and Kent counties says election results data posted on several local media sites didn't come from them. In a joint statement, Kent County Clerk Lisa P...
Jul 25, 2022 Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck, at at Grand Valley State University voter-registration event. Courtesy, The Lakeshore
Holland man suffers serious injuries after his vehicle is struck by semi
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC AM/FM) - A 66-year-old Holland suffered serious injuries after apparently pulling his vehicle into the path of a semi-tractor trailer Monday morning at the intersection of New Hollan...
Jul 25, 2022 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
