Category Archives: Local News
Upton: Problem Solvers Sign Off on Senate Infrastructure Plan
WASHINGTON (WHTC-AM/FM) - A hurdle has apparently been cleared in the effort to pass an infrastructure agreement in Washington. According to Congressman Fred Upton, the Problem Solvers Caucus, of whic...
Jul 06, 2021 FILE PHOTO: US House Rep. Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) answers a question during an appearance at the studios of WHTC Radio in Holland, MI. Gary Stevens,/Midwest Communications
New Life for Zeeland's Sligh Building Considered Tonight
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - A long-time building in Zeeland could get new life soon. During Tuesday (July 6, 2021) night's bi-weekly business meeting, the Zeeland City Council will hold a mandatory pub...
Jul 06, 2021 Zeeland City Hall file photo
Woman found dead after Holland Twp. camper fire
HOLLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A woman is dead after a Holland Township camper fire. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Sheriff's Capt. Jake Sparks indicated deputies were called to the fire, at Drew's Country C...
Jul 06, 2021
Beach hazards in effect today
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- National Weather Service meteorologists in Grand Rapids have issues a beach-hazards statement, in effect today, Monday, July 5, 2021, through this evening. Beachgoers can expec...
Jul 05, 2021 Swim safety sign at Holland State Park as the red flags fly, warning people to stay out of Lake Michigan. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
Shots fired in Georgetown Twp.
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Ottawa County Sheriff's detectives are investigating a brawl ended in gunfire at 4225 S. University Drive in Georgetown Township, just south of Grand Valley State University's ...
Jul 04, 2021
Writer, photographer Michael Lozon has died
HOLLAND. (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Michael Emmet Lozon, 72, has died, according to an obituary posted online by Dykstra Funeral Home. He had been diagnosed five months ago with glioblastoma, a form of brain can...
Jul 03, 2021
A $7.5m grant for Hope College
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) Thanks to a $7.5 million state grant, Hope College will expand its wastewater monitoring for the presence of COVID-19 across southwest Michigan for the next two years. Hope's prog...
Jul 03, 2021 Van Wylen Library. Courtesy, Hope College
Two hurt in Grand Haven Twp. car-motorcycle crash
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Two West Olive residents, a 27-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman suffered what police said were non-life-threatening injuries when the motorcycle they were on hit a car. The...
Jul 03, 2021 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Official fireworks rules reminder
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Going into the Fourth of July weekend means a few more days of fireworks, and Holland Police Capt. Keith Mulder is reminding people of the rules. While July 5 is the official h...
Jul 02, 2021 2018 fireworks at Kollen Park. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
Zeeland Soundz of Summer 2021 concerts
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- City of Zeeland officials have announced the 2021 Soundz of Summer Concert Series at Lawrence Park schedule. The free concerts are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays: Enjoy Tuesda...
Jul 02, 2021 2021 Zeeland Soundz of Summer logo.
