Category Archives: Local News
UPDATE: Wayland Man Killed in Apparently Predawn Vehicle-Pedestrian Incident Identified
WAYLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 10, 2025) - A 59-year-old Wayland man lost his life after apparently being struck by a vehicle in his hometown in the predawn hours on Monday. The Wayland Police Departme...
Dec 10, 2025 Wayland Police Department (image courtesy Wayland Police Department)
Local Legislator Meets with New State School Chief
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 9, 2025) - A new leader in state education is now in place. Monday was the first day on the job for Glenn Maleyko as Michigan School Superintendent, replacing Michael Ric...
Dec 09, 2025 Michigan House Rep. Nancy DeBoer (R-Holland) (photo courtesy Michigan House Republicans)
"Joyful Lights" Illuminates Hudsonville Fairgrounds
HUDSONVILLE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 8, 2025) - One of Michigan's newest organized seasonal holiday light shows has been drawing rave reviews. Joyful Lights has been set inside of the Hudsonville Communi...
Dec 08, 2025
Saugatuck Council Considers Harbor Area Plans, Logo/Branding Refreshing Tonight
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 8, 2025) - A "strong working relationship" between the city of Saugatuck and the Outdoor Discovery Center Network may be strengthened even further on Monday night. Duri...
Dec 08, 2025 City of Saugatuck logo
Zeeland West Student's Poster to Spotlight 2026 Walk for Warmth
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 6, 2025) - The creative talents of an 11th grader at Zeeland West High School has been noted. Zeeland Public Schools announced this past week that Jiho Lee won the Ottawa...
Dec 06, 2025 The 2026 Walk for Warmth poster (image courtesy Zeeland Public Schools/Ottawa County Community Action Agency)
North Side Automation Specialist Announces Facility Expansion
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 6, 2025) - A manufacturer from Holland's North Side has expanded. On Thursday, Hyperion Automation announced the completion of a 2,750-square foot build out of its o...
Dec 06, 2025 Hyperion Automation's facility in Holland Township (photo courtesy Hyperion Automation)
Saugatuck's Whootville Christmas Parade Set for Saturday
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 5, 2025) - To echo a line from Monty Python's Flying Circus: The Saugatuck/Douglas Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, who is sponsoring the Whootville Christmas Parad...
Dec 05, 2025 Saugatuck's Whootville Christmas (photo courtesy Saugatuck/Douglas Area Convention and Visitors Bureau)
Feel the Zeel of Christmas Weekend Begins
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 5, 2025) - Downtown Zeeland gets into the Christmas holiday spirit this weekend. On Friday and Saturday evenings, the annual Feel the Zeel of Giving aims to bring familie...
Dec 05, 2025 Feel the Zeel of Christmas (image courtesy City of Zeeland, Michigan)
Magic at the Mill Begins Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 5, 2025) - One of Holland's most anticipated winter attractions begins on Friday night. The fourth annual Magic at the Mill lights up the DeZwaan Windmill and Windmill Is...
Dec 05, 2025 The "Magic at the Mill" event at Windmill Island Gardens (photo courtesy City of Holland, MIchigan)
Motorist Hospitalized After Head-On Crash Near Hudsonville
BLENDON TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 4, 2025) - A 47-year-old Hudsonville man was injured in a two-vehicle, head-on crash west of Hudsonville on Thursday morning. According to Ottawa County Sheriff's Se...
Dec 04, 2025 A LIFE EMS ambulance (photo courtesy LIFE EMS)
