Category Archives: Local News
Kentwood woman arrested after Spring Lake crash
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- A 29-year-old Kentwood woman is facing several charges after a crash just before 9 p.m. Monday, May 31, 2021, according to Ottawa County Sheriff's Sgt. Michael Hallmeyer damage...
Jun 01, 2021
One dead after Crockery Twp. crash
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Ottawa County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a crash that killed on person at 1:41 a.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the Nunica rest area in Crockery Township. Deputies were...
Jun 01, 2021 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Holland Honored Fallen and Still Standing on This Memorial Day
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - The true meaning of Memorial Day was observed in Holland and elsewhere across the country today, May 31, 2021. Although there was not a parade, organizers such as former Hol...
May 31, 2021 A veterans military honor guard salutes the symbol of the fallen soldier during a Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony at Pilgrim Home Cemetery in Holland in this file photo from 2019.(photo Gary Stevens, Midwest Communications)
Holland Public Schools to Stage a Tuesday Town Hall for Superintendent Candidates
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect the accurate time of tonight's town-hall meeting with district superintendent candidates. HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - A new school chief for Hollan...
May 31, 2021 Holland Public Schools (image courtesy Holland Public Schools)
Break-in at Holland Twp T-Mobile store
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- The T-Mobile store at 65 Douglas Ave. in Holland Township had a breaking-and-entering incident early Sunday morning, according to Ottawa County Sheriff's authorities. Deputies ...
May 30, 2021 Alan Cleaver / CC
Busy season for Mackinac Bridge, Line 5 meeting set
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- As traffic picks up on the Mackinac Bridge for the traditional increase in warmer season travel, so does the work required to maintain this engineering icon. Seaway Painting is...
May 29, 2021
The Holland Arts Council is set to feature 'Joy of Life' exhibit.
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- The Holland Arts Council has announced a collaboration with "Lady in the Window," artist Lenore De Pree. Her featured exhibit, "The Joy of Life," is planned for display in the ...
May 28, 2021 Summer At The Brewery, oil on canvas
Good Things on the Lakeshore, May 28, 2021
HOLALND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Each week, Shandra Martinez, managing editor of The Lakeshore , talks with WHTC morning news anchor Peg McNicho about people and organizations making a difference along the Lak...
May 28, 2021 Dr. Beth Peter, a Lakewood Family Medicine physician in Holland. Courtesy, Dr. Beth Peter
Little change to areas in West Michigan experiencing severe drought conditions
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - Rainfall at various times this week hasn't been enough to move the needle on severe drought conditions in areas of West Michigan. But conditions haven't become worse ei...
May 28, 2021
Holland's 2021 Tulip Dig exceeds expectations
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Holland in Bloom's 2021 Tulip Dig exceeded expectations, according to HIB's Linda Hart, who is also executive director of Holland Visitors Bureau. (Listen to the podcast; check...
May 27, 2021 The 2021 Holland Tulip Dig at Windmill Island. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
