Category Archives: Local News
UPDATE: US-131 Reopened Again in NE Allegan Co. After Another Low Bridge Incident
DORR TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 8, 2025) - For now, US-131 is back flowing in both directions between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. This main route was blocked off on Monday evening by another incident ...
Nov 08, 2025 US-131
Two Drivers Hospitalized After West Olive Crash
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 7, 2025) - The drivers involved in a two-vehicle crash in West Olive on Friday afternoon were hospitalized. No names were mentioned by Ottawa County Sheriff's Sergeant...
Nov 07, 2025 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Rehabilitation Program at Allegan Co. Jail Holds "Graduation" Ceremony
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 7, 2025) - The traditional role of a county sheriff is, to many, just operate the county jail. However, just housing the accused and convicted is not enough. That's the p...
Nov 07, 2025 The Allegan County Jail & Sheriff's Office Headquarters (photo courtesy Allegan County, MIchigan)
Holland's Tropical House Site Nears Complete Razing
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 7, 2025) - As a new landmark in Holland nears its grand opening next Friday, remnants of a historic landmark in the Tulip City may be gone by then. Crews should wrap up, ...
Nov 07, 2025 Sept. 26, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; The historic Holland Greenhouse. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Allegan Co. Prosecutor Curious About Looming New State Bar Exam
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 7, 2025) - In the relatively near future, there will be a new bar exam for prospective attorneys in Michigan. The state Supreme Court, in conjunction with the Board of La...
Nov 07, 2025 Allegan County Prosecuting Attorney Mike Villar (courtesy photo)
New Developments in Short Term Rentals for Park & Laketown Townships
YouTube video of Nov. 5, 2025 joint meeting of Laketown Township Board & Planning Commission courtesy Laketown Township, Michigan UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 6, 2025) - Two Lakeshore communities hav...
Nov 06, 2025
Holland City Council Passes Precinct Merging, but Pauses Social District & Crosswalk Changes
YouTube video courtesy City of Holland, Michigan HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 6, 2025) - Several issues were before the Holland City Council on Wednesday night, a day after voters decided to change t...
Nov 06, 2025
Motorist Injured in Rollover Crash Near Grand Haven
GRAND HAVEN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 6, 2025) - A 40-year-old man was hurt following a single-vehicle crash southeast of Grand Haven on Wednesday morning. No name or hometown was disclosed by Ottawa...
Nov 06, 2025 ahasoft / Depositphotos.com
Allegan Co. Foundation to Hold Poverty Education Workshop
PLAINWELL, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 5, 2025) - It is one thing to have empathy for those who are disadvantaged, but another to experience it first hand. That's the focus of a Poverty Education Workshop se...
Nov 05, 2025 2025 Poverty Education Workshop Poster (image courtesy Allegan Co. Community Foundation)
Holland City Council to Consider Precinct Merging, Social District Expansion Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 5, 2025) - One day after voters decided to change two of its members, the Holland City Council holds its biweekly business meeting on Wednesday evening. At-Large Councilm...
Nov 05, 2025 Aug. 29, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; Holland City Hall. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
