Category Archives: Local News

Tulip Time Gets Underway on Friday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 1, 2026) - While the star of the show came somewhat early this year, and the Dutch Dancers held a last dress rehearsal at Centennial Park on Thursday night, Holland's annu...
Gary Stevens May 1, 2026 May 10, 2025; Holland, MI, USA; Visitors to the Tulip Plantings at Window on the Waterfront Park during the 2025 Tulip Time Festival. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications

UPDATE: Ottawa Co. Board Approves Placing Millage Renewal & Increase Questions on 2026 Election Ballots
YouTube video courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan. OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 1, 2026) - Consideration of a couple of ballot proposals spotlighted Thursday's monthly Ottawa County Board of Commissio...
Gary Stevens May 1, 2026

West Ottawa Senior Earns Award from ESCAPE Ministries
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 1, 2026) - A young man who had to overcome various family challenges was honored on Thursday night. During a ceremony at Maranatha Church, ESCAPE Ministries bestowed its "...
Gary Stevens May 1, 2026 Zech Blue (photo courtesy ESCAPE Ministries)

Ottawa Co. Parks Dept. to Conduct Prescribed Burn Exercises
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 30, 2026) - If you see some flames and smoke coming out of several Ottawa County parks this weekend, don't be alarmed. The county's Parks & Recreation department h...
Gary Stevens Apr 30, 2026 An Ottawa County Parks Staff member in protective gear assisting with a prescribed burn at Stearns Creek South Spring. (2025 file photo courtesy Ottawa County Parks & Recreation)

United Way to Address Veterans' Homes Clean Up Efforts
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 30, 2026) - It's spring cleaning and sprucing up time, and the local United Way is pitching in to help those who have served this country in the military. More than ...
Gary Stevens Apr 30, 2026 Image courtesy Heart of West Michigan United Way

Accused Stalker, Assaulter to Not Contest Charges in Holland Twp. Cases
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 30, 2026) - A 32-year-old Virginia man is not contesting charges stemming from assaulting a Holland Township woman over a several-month span. Christian Montijo entere...
Gary Stevens Apr 30, 2026 Christian Montijo (photo courtesy Ottawa County Sheriff's Office)

Tulip Time Leader Not Concerned About Early Flower Blooms Ahead of Festival
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 29, 2026) - Holland's annual signature event begins on Friday, but the star of the show is already ready for its close up. Tulip blossoms are evident throughout the Tulip...
Gary Stevens Apr 29, 2026 May 8, 2023; Holland, MI, USA; A plaque honoring Tulip Time Festival founder Lida Rogers at the Waterfront Park off of East 6th Street. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications

ACCF, United Way Teaming in Allegan Co. Storm Clean-Up Efforts
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 29, 2026) - A collective sigh of relief was taken by those living in, and helping those affected by, storms that ravaged parts of Allegan County when the track of strong ...
Gary Stevens Apr 29, 2026 Allegan County Cares (image courtesy Allegan County Community Foundation)

REPORT: State AG Office Looking Into Acquisition of Holland, Georgetown Ice Rinks
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 29, 2026) - The entity that has acquired Ottawa County's two indoor ice rinks is under investigation by the state Attorney General's office. WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids is re...
Gary Stevens Apr 29, 2026 Law Enforcement Investiagtion (image © Midwest Communications, Inc. 2014)

Storms Strike Ottawa Co., West Michigan on Monday
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 28, 2026) - The area between Holland and Grand Haven took the brunt of storms that blew through the Lakeshore on Monday. According to Find Energy-dot-com, over 73 hundred Con...
Gary Stevens Apr 28, 2026 Downed utility pole and power line (photo courtesy Consumers Energy)
Thu Nov 12
Holland, MI, USA
Feels Like: 34°F
Wind/Dir: 33 MPH-N
Humidity: 81%



