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Wild Police Chase Ends in Crash, Arrest Near Nunica
CROCKERY TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 9, 2026) - A 26-year-old Traverse City man is spending the weekend in the Ottawa County Jail following a late Saturday afternoon truck theft that ended with a police...
May 9, 2026
Howard Miller to "Relaunch" Under New Ownership
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 9, 2026) - To quote a famous line uttered by Frank Morgan in the iconic 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz:" ... "Not so fast, NOT SO FAST!" On Thursday, a deal was announced in ...
May 9, 2026 Howard Miller Co. (image courtesy Howard Miller)
Tulip Time Continues with Day 9 Activities
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 9, 2026) - Saturday is the penultimate day of the 97th Tulip Time Festival, Holland's annual signature event. Among the spotlighted events: Holland Highlights and Tulip Ti...
May 9, 2026 Fireworks over Lake Macatawa/Kollen Park
Hope College to Hold Record Graduation Ceremonies on Sunday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 8, 2026) - Sunny skies and temperatures in the upper 50's are predicted for Holland as Hope College honors its largest-ever graduating classes on Sunday. Following two se...
May 8, 2026 May 5, 2019; Holland, MI, USA; Hope College holds its commencement exercise at Ray & Sue Smith Stadium. (Greg Olgers file photo courtesy Hope College)
Tulip Time Continues with Day 8 Activities
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 8, 2026) - Friday is day eight of the 97th Tulip Time Festival, Holland's annual signature event. Among the spotlighted events: Holland Highlights and Tulip Time VIP Tours...
May 8, 2026 May 8, 2025; Holland, MI, USA; Dutch Dancers perform on West 8th Street ahead of the Gentex Kinderparade during the 2025 Tulip Time Festival. (Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications)
Man Killed by Teen While Walking to Get Mail Near Hudsonville
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 8, 2026) - An 82-year-old man lost his life after being struck by a vehicle while walking west of Hudsonville on Thursday afternoon. First responders were dispatch...
May 8, 2026 Ottawa County Sheriff's Department (image courtesy Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Dept.)
Unemployment Steady Along Lakeshore, Across State in March
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 7, 2026) - It was a mixed bag of unemployment numbers along the Lakeshore and across the state in March. That's according to figures disclosed on Thursday by the Michigan ...
May 7, 2026 Unemployment News (image © Midwest Communications)
Ottawa Co. Fair Receives State Grant for Infrastructure Improvement
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 7, 2026) - While the Tulip Time Festival winds down this weekend, another annual event along the Lakeshore is getting a boost from Lansing. On Thursday, the Michigan Depar...
May 7, 2026 The 2026 Ottawa County Fair Logo (image courtesy Ottawa County Fair)
Laketown Twp. Approves Deal for Beach Stairs Replacement
YouTube video of May 4, 2026 Board of Trustees meeting courtesy Laketown Township, Michigan LAKETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 7, 2026) - There will be easier access eventually to the Lake Michigan sh...
May 7, 2026
More Measles Cases Reported in Ottawa Co.
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 7, 2026) - After not having any measles cases for 35 years, Ottawa County now has had three such incidents in a fortnight. On Wednesday, the county's Department of Pu...
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