Category Archives: Local News
Drowning at Kollen Park
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- A 19-year-old Holland resident died after jumping into the water off a dock near Kollen Park's boat launch, according to Holland Department of Public Safety Capt. Keith Mulder....
Nov 16, 2021 Drowning reported (Shutterstock image licensed to Midwest Communications)
Top 20 Tulip Time Festival poster finalists announced
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- The 20 finalists for the annual Tulip Time Festival poster art were announced Monday. The winner will be announced early next year at the annual First Bloem Festival Artwork Co...
Nov 16, 2021 Tulip Time Festival (image courtesy Tulip Time Festival)
Securities case unraveled after home-invasion spree
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- If the name Joshua Louis Rupp looked familiar when you read of his impending federal sentencing for securities fraud, you weren't the only one. A WHTC Facebook follower connect...
Nov 15, 2021 Police Investigation (Shutterstock image licensed to Midwest Communications)
Centennial Park stabbing investigated
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Holland police detectives are looking for tips from the public after a stabbing Saturday afternoon in Centennial Park. It started with a fight near 12th Street and South River ...
Nov 15, 2021 Holland police file photo
West Olive man faces sentence for securities fraud
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- U.S. Attorney Andrew Birge announced Friday that West Olive resident Joshua Louis Rupp, 37, faces sentencing after a plea agreement related to a felony charge of securities fra...
Nov 15, 2021 Alan Cleaver / CC
Grand Haven woman hurt in car-tree crash
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- A 43-year-old Grand Haven woman was hospitalized with serious injuries after a car-tree crash in West Olive. Ottawa County Sheriff's Lt. Eric Westveer indicated the 23-year-old...
Nov 14, 2021 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
One hurt in Allendale Twp. rollover crash
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- A 19-year-old Clinton Township man suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a two-vehicle rollover crash at the intersection of Pierce Street and 64th Avenue in Allendale Town...
Nov 14, 2021 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Zeeland man seriously hurt in Allegan Co. crash
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Icy road conditions are being blamed for a two-vehicle crash that critically injured a Zeeland resident, Diego Santoyo, 25, and sent several others to Holland Hospital. Allegan...
Nov 13, 2021 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Winter-weather advisory in effect Sunday
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids issued a winter-weather advisory for 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. Meteorologists predict 1 to 3 inches of snow expected,...
Nov 13, 2021 Winter weather can cause hazardous driving. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
NFPA urges added caution when preparing this year's Thanksgiving feast
QUINCY, MA (WKZO AM/FM) - As Thanksgiving fast approaches, the National Fire Protection Association urges everyone to use added caution when celebrating the holiday. According to the NFPA, Thanksgivin...
Nov 13, 2021
