Category Archives: Local News
Hudsonville Man Hits Accelerator Instead of Brake, SUV Smashes Into Townhome
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 31, 2025) - A 39-year-old Hudsonville man and his two boys, aged eight and seven, escaped injuries after their SUV slammed into a residence while attempting to pa...
Aug 31, 2025 May 30, 2024; Olive Twp., MI, USA; An Ottawa County Sheriff's Department's Supervisor vehicle at the Ottawa County Family Justice Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
One Killed, Two Wounded in Violent Domestic Dispute at Holland Twp. Residence
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 30, 2025) - A Thursday evening domestic dispute that turned violent inside a mobile home on Holland's North Side has led to the death of one man and the wounding of ...
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UPDATE: One Dies After Standale-Area Crash
TALLMADGE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 30, 2025) - One of four persons who were hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash west of Standale on Wednesday evening has lost his life. No names have been dis...
Aug 30, 2025 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Holland Man Sentenced in Federal Child Porn Case
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 28, 2025) - A 25-year-old Holland man could spend the next 25 years of his life in a federal prison. Darian Howard was handed that sentence on Wednesday at US Distri...
Aug 28, 2025 PRSA-NY / CC
Airport, Aquatic Center Updates Slated in Holland City Council Study Session
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 27, 2025) - Holland City Council members will be briefed on Wednesday evening by leaders of two other public entities about how things are going. During the biweekly stud...
Aug 27, 2025 Aug. 29, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; Holland City Hall. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Five Finalists, Two Alternates Chosen by Ottawa Co. Board in Administrator Search
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 27, 2025) - Another step in what admittedly has been a long and hard process to find a new Ottawa County Administrator was taken on Tuesday morning. After a motion to ...
Aug 27, 2025 Aug. 26, 2025; Olive Twp., MI, USA; Ottawa County Board Chairman John Teeples (C) is flanked by Vice Chairman Josh Brugger (L) and Commissioner Phil Kuyers (R) during a meeting in the County Administration Building. (YouTube image courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
"Suspicious Package" Raises Concerns at Noted Holland Eatery
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 27, 2025) - Holland Department of Public Safety officers and firefighters weren't about to take any chances when a "suspicious" package was found near Boatwerks Restauran...
Aug 27, 2025 Aug. 25, 2025; Holland, MI, USA; Boatwerks Restaurant, as seen from Kollen Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Resthaven Unveils Fundraising Campaign for Facility Expansion
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 27, 2025) - An effort to raise $2 million for renewing an assisted living campus is well underway. Officials with Resthaven announced on Tuesday such a campaign to help s...
Aug 27, 2025 Maple Woods (photo courtesy Resthaven)
Ottawa Co. Board Slated to Consider Administrator Candidates Today
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 26, 2025) - The matter of finding a new Ottawa County Administrator highlights Tuesday's monthly county Board of Commissioners business meeting. According to the agend...
Aug 26, 2025 Jul. 22, 2025; Olive Twp., MI, USA; Members of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners discuss the issue of removing the county motto during a business meeting. (YouTube image courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
School Bus Safety Emphasized as Classes Begin in Saugatuck, Calvary Schools
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 26, 2025) - As a new academic year is nearly fully underway, the emphasis on obeying the law when it comes to school buses is heightened, according to Allegan County Sheriff ...
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