Category Archives: Local News

Drivers, Youngsters Hurt in Pileup Near Grand Haven
GRAND HAVEN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 19, 2026) - A three-vehicle pileup on Thursday afternoon south of Grand Haven injured two of the drivers involved, along with four children. First responders wer...
Gary Stevens Jun 19, 2026 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Biker Killed in Dawn Crash at Jenison Intersection
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 18, 2026) - A 40-year-old Jenison man lost his life in a Thursday dawn crash involving his motorcycle and a SUV. According to Ottawa County Sheriff's Captain Eric...
Gary Stevens Jun 18, 2026 Fatal Crash reported. (image © Midwest Communications)

Second Try Tonight for Start of Holland Street Performer Series
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 18, 2026) - Downtown Holland officials are hoping that the second time will be the charm on Thursday night. After inclement weather compelled them to cancel the scheduled...
Gary Stevens Jun 18, 2026 Holland Street Performers (file photo Peg McNichol, Midwest Communications)

Holland Joins Axon Party in Police Video Contracts for Lakeshore Law Enforcement
YouTube video of Jun. 17, 2026 Holland City Council meeting courtesy City of Holland, Michigan HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 18, 2026) - There will be uniformity in how police activities are video rec...
Gary Stevens Jun 18, 2026

Laketown Parks Commissioner Resigns Following "Confrontation" with Workers
YouTube video of Jun. 17, 2026 Laketown Township Parks and Recreation Commission meeting courtesy Laketown Township, Michigan LAKETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 18, 2026) - One of the Lakeshore's mor...
Gary Stevens Jun 18, 2026

Holland City Council to Meet Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 17, 2026) - It's nearly "job done" for a housing project in Holland. During Wednesday night's biweekly business meeting, the Holland City Council is expected to approve t...
Gary Stevens Jun 17, 2026 Aug. 29, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; Holland City Hall. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications

Holland Man Sentenced in West Olive Holdup
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 16, 2026) - A 21-year-old Holland man could be in his 50's before he is a free man again. On Monday, 20th Circuit Court Judge Jon Hulsing sentenced Jose Rosales-Torre...
Gary Stevens Jun 16, 2026 Jose Rosales-Torres (photo courtesy Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Office)

UPDATE: Identities, Details Disclosed in Weekend Drowning
PORT SHELDON TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 16, 2026) - We are learning more about a tragic incident in the waters of Lake Michigan between Holland and Grand Haven over the weekend. On Monday, the Ottawa ...
Gary Stevens Jun 16, 2026 nelsonart / Depositphotos.com

Dreyer to Attempt Swimming with Cannonballs in Charity Effort
WHITEHALL, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 16, 2026) - Jim Dreyer is going back into the water. The ultra-marathon swimmer from Spring Lake announced on Monday a planned 22-mile effort from offshore in Lake Mich...
Gary Stevens Jun 16, 2026 Swimmer, Jim “The Shark” Dreyer, holds one of 250 cannonballs he will tow to commemorate America’s 250th birthday. Photo: Event Marketing Enterprises

Zeeland City Council to Consider Body Cam System Switch Tonight
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jun. 15, 2026) - The Zeeland City Council has a decision to make on Monday night. During its biweekly business meeting, the governing panel will be asked to approve a five-yea...
Gary Stevens Jun 15, 2026 Oleksandr_UA / Depositphotos.com
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