Category Archives: Local News
SparkLab to Reopen at Holland Museum
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - One of the most popular attractions at the Holland Museum returns on Friday (June 18, 2021). The SparkLab exhibit reopens after being closed for 15 months due to COVID 19 he...
Jun 17, 2021 Participants of the Smithsonian SmartLab in the Holland Museum (photo courtesy Holland Museum)
Police warn of hazards after gravel spill
HOLLAND (WTHC-AM/FM) -- Ottawa County sheriff's authorities issued a traffic hazard alert this morning, Wednesday, June 16, 2021, after a gravel truck lost part of its load on M-231, between Cleveland...
Jun 16, 2021 Ottawa County Sheriff's cruiser. File photo
Ottawa Co. Clerk Roebuck to appear on national panel
HOLLAND (WTHC-AM/FM) -- Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck will join a national panel today, June 16, 2021, to talk about election officials' independence and election security. Roebuck is set to join...
Jun 16, 2021 Ottawa County Clerk/Register of Deeds Justin Roebuck (photo courtesy Ottawa County)
Holland City Council set to meet today, June 16, 2021
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Holland City Council is set to meet at 6:30 p.m. today to adjust the city budget and host a public hearing on 10th Street snowmelt improvements, among other agenda items, which...
Jun 16, 2021 Holland City Hall (file photo Ralph Gutierrez for Midwest Communications)
Zeeland Twp. man dies after Saturday crash
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- An 86-year-old Zeeland Township man has died from injuries suffered in a traffic crash on Saturday, June 12, 2021, according to Ottawa County Sheriff's Capt. Jake Sparks/ The c...
Jun 15, 2021 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Park Twp. board sets special meeting for June 17, 2021
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Park Township trustees are set to hold a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2021. The meeting will include time for public comments, in accordance with the law....
Jun 15, 2021 Park Township hall. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
Wizard of Oz installation one of Holland's tourist magnets
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- High waves and rip currents have made for dangerous swimming in Lake Michigan, but there are plenty of land-based attractions in the greater Holland area, including one near do...
Jun 15, 2021 Andre and Cindy Lugo of Metarie, LA, flank their granddaughter, Asia Lugo Smith of Stevensville, MI; as they pause for a photo in front of Holland's Wizard of Oz exhibit at Centennial Park on Monday, June 14, 2021. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
Three hurt when police chase leads to Wright Twp. crash
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Three people were hurt, one critically, after an Allegan County police chase just before 5 p.m. Monday, June 14, 2021, according to Allegan County Sheriff's Sgt. Ben Haas. It s...
Jun 15, 2021 Allegan County Sheriff's Dept. prowl car. (file photo)
Continued swim dangers
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Meteorologists from the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids have issued a beach hazards statement, in effect at Lakeshore beaches in Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties...
Jun 14, 2021 NWS logo. National Weather Service
Saugatuck Council to Consider Venetian Festival Permit, Parking Lot Fees Tonight
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - It looks as if there may be a Venetian Festival in Saugatuck this year after all. During Monday's (June 14, 2021) scheduled Saugatuck City Council meeting, Council members...
Jun 14, 2021 Saugatuck city sign. File photo
