Category Archives: Local News
West Nile Virus Detected in Ottawa Co.
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 3, 2026) - The West Nile Virus is back in West Michigan. A day after the Kent County Health Department announced two mosquitoes carrying the disease were detected in...
Jun 03, 2026 kagemicrotank / Depositphotos.com
Repairs to Fire Damage at Vintage Zeeland Eatery Continues
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 3, 2026) - A dining institution in downtown Zeeland may not be open for most of this summer. A kitchen fire on April 18th forced Frank's Restaurant off of East Main Avenu...
Jun 03, 2026 Frank's Restaurant in downtown Zeeland, Courtesy of The Lakeshore
Stalker, Assaulter Sentenced in Holland Twp. Case
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 3, 2026) - A 32-year-old Virginia man could spend the next 12 to 36 years in a Michigan prison. On Monday, Christian Montijo was sentenced by 20th Circuit Court Judge...
Jun 03, 2026 Christian Montijo (photo courtesy Ottawa County Sheriff's Office)
Tanis to Challenge Huizenga in August GOP Congressional Primary; Two to Vie for Democratic Nomination
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 2, 2026) - There will be contested races for Congress along the Lakeshore on the August 4th Primary Election ballot. Over the weekend, former Holland Mayor Phil Tanis for...
Jun 02, 2026 Phil Tanis (photo courtesy Committee to Elect Phil Tanis)
Holland Public Schools Breaks Ground on New Football Stadium
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 2, 2026) - A dream of Holland High School to have its own gridiron football stadium on its campus is a step closer to reality. Ground was broken ceremoniously on Monday f...
Jun 02, 2026 An artist's rendering of the sports facility complex on the Holland High School campus (image courtesy Holland Public Schools)
Tulip Dig Set for Saturday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 29, 2026) - During the Tulip Time Festival, it was "look, but don't touch" the star of the show. Now that the tulip blossoms are just a memory, that prohibition no longer ...
May 29, 2026
Joblessness Trending Lower Along Lakeshore, Across State
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 29, 2026) - Joblessness is down along the Lakeshore and across the state, but the outlook isn't apparently too bright. According to numbers released on Thursday by the Mic...
May 29, 2026 Got Credit / CC
Senior Community Day Approaches
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 28, 2026) - An annual event focusing on services and education for the older folks along the Lakeshore takes place on Friday. From 8:30 AM to 2 PM, the 18th Senior Communi...
May 28, 2026 Senior Community Day at Central Wesleyan Church (photo courtesy Senior Marketing Group The Lakeshore Area)
Recount Affirms Tie in Hopkins School Bond Proposal Vote
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 28, 2026) - The voters in a Lakeshore community have spoken, and not even a recount has changed their voice. On Wednesday, the Allegan County Board of Canvassers held a sp...
May 28, 2026 borkus / Depositphotos.com
Vintage Tractor Driver Hurt in Crash with Pickup Truck
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 28, 2026) - A 30-year-old Holland man was hurt after his antique-style tractor was hit by a pickup truck north of Zeeland on Wednesday evening. According to Ottawa Coun...
May 28, 2026
