Category Archives: Local News
Lakeshore Hit by Winter Weather; Aid Offered
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 29, 2025) - West Michigan is being blasted by a winter storm to start the week. Areas along the Lake Michigan shoreline, from South Haven up to the Mackinac Bridge, are expec...
Dec 29, 2025 Feb. 23, 2023; Holland, MI, USA; Central Avenue as viewed south from 4th Street following a winter storm. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Dump Truck Fire Contained in Douglas
DOUGLAS, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 26, 2025) - It may have been Christmas, but for firefighters in one Lakeshore community, it wasn't a time to take a holiday. Officials with the City of the Village of Dou...
Dec 26, 2025 A Saugatuck Township Fire District truck (photo courtesy Saugatuck Township Fire District)
Holland State Park Reopens Part of Main Parking Lot
PARK TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 25, 2025) - It may not be a Christmas present as such, but access to Holland State Park will increase. On Tuesday, park officials announced that the main parking lot wi...
Dec 25, 2025 Holland State Park with red flags and safety equipment. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
Vehicle Ends Up in Smith's Bayou, Driver Escapes Water
FERRYSBURG, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 24, 2025) - A 41-year-old Spring Lake woman is expected to recover from injuries suffered when her vehicle went into Smith's Bayou during the overnight hours of Wednes...
Dec 24, 2025 Ottawa County Sheriff's Badge (image courtesy Ottawa County Sheriff's Dept.)
Two Hurt in Downtown Zeeland Crash Involving Deputy's Prowl Car
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 24, 2025) - An Ottawa County Sheriff's Deputy on patrol was involved with a two-vehicle crash in downtown Zeeland late on Tuesday night. According to Sheriff's Sergeant C...
Dec 24, 2025
UPDATE: Arson Not Now Suspected in South Haven Water Plant Fire
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 23, 2025) - More information has been disclosed concerning a fire near the South Haven Area Water Sewer Authority plant during the overnight hours of Saturday. Member...
Dec 23, 2025 Dec. 20, 2025; South Haven, MI, USA; The scene where several portable restrooms were set on fire at the South Haven Area Water Sewer Authority plant. (photo courtesy South Haven Area Emergency Services)
Motorist Hospitalized After Morning Crash Into Tree Near Grand Haven
GRAND HAVEN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 23, 2025) - A 61-year-old Grand Haven man suffered a serious injury following a single-vehicle crash into a tree south of the Ottawa County seat on Tuesday morni...
Dec 23, 2025 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Swartz Changes Political Plans, Won't Challenge Huizenga for Congressional Seat
KALAMAZOO, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 23, 2025) - The political landscape in Michigan's fourth US House district is getting a little clearer. Over the weekend, Kalamazoo attorney Jessica Swartz announced th...
Dec 23, 2025 Kalamazoo Attorney Jessica Swartz
Allegan County Transportation Earns Competitive Funding Grant for New Vehicles
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 23, 2025) - A Lakeshore public transportation entity is getting some funding from Lansing to bolster its vehicle fleet. On Monday, the Michigan Department of Transportati...
Dec 23, 2025 Allegan County Transportation buses outside of its facility during the winter months. (photo courtesy Allegan County Transporation)
Holiday Travel Expected to Hit Heights
DEARBORN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 23, 2025) - A record number of Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home this holiday season. According to Triple-A's projections, over 122-million ar...
Dec 23, 2025 (image courtesy AAA of Michigan)
