Category Archives: Local News
Is Trump Still Leader of GOP? Zeeland Congressman Responds
WASHINGTON (WHTC-AM/FM) - Now that Donald Trump is not in the White House, just who is the leader of the Republican Party? After being acquitted earlier this month of impeachment by the U Senate, the ...
Feb 25, 2021 US House Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Holland) answers a question during a tele-town hall meeting from his office in Washington, DC. (photo courtesy office of Congressman Bill Huizenga)
Hope lecture today on teen addiction, treatment
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Hope College is hosting a virtual lecture on adolescent addiction at 3:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. Anyone can participate via Zoom at hope.edu/psychlecture The add...
Feb 24, 2021 Hope alumnus-turned-California University Professor Sandra A. Brown. Courtesy, Hope College
Tulip Time Festival Artisan Market deadline Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Tulip Time Festival officials announced the Virtual Artisan Market application deadline is quickly approaching. The annual Tulip Time Artisan Market typically hosts 200 vendors...
Feb 24, 2021 Tulip Time Festival (image courtesy Tulip Time Festival)
Holland Firefighter of Year Named
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - A 10-year veteran of the Holland Department of Public Safety has been named the DPS' Firefighter of the Year. Lieutenant Anthony Venhuizen was honored in a brief ceremony on...
Feb 24, 2021 Lieutenant Anthony Venhuizen of the Holland Department of Public Safety Fire Services (photo courtesy Holland Department of Public Safety)
Huizenga telephone town hall today
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- US Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, will host a telephone town hall at 7:20 p.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 23,2021, for constituents across the Second Congressional District. He'll ...
Feb 24, 2021 US House Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland) (WHTC file photo)
City of Holland hosts Q&A with award-winning filmmaker
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Marlon Johnson, 10-time Emmy award-winning filmmaker will join Holland's Human Relations Commission (HRC) for a live Q&A set for 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, viz...
Feb 24, 2021 Award-winning filmmaker Marlon Johnson. Courtesy, City of Holland
Saugatuck Schools Select "Trailblazers" as New Athletics Nickname
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - Trailblazers it is. That's the nickname the Saugatuck Board of Education unanimously approved of during Monday night's monthly meeting for the district's athletic teams. I...
Feb 23, 2021 Saugatuck Junior/Senior High School (image courtesy Saugatuck Public Schools)
Zeeland BPW lobby closed during construction
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Zeeland Board of Public Works officials announced the lobby of the utility's business office will be closed though Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, for the safety of everyone during the ...
Feb 23, 2021 Zeeland BPW logo
Allegan County man admits to murder of adopted daughter in 1989
ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A man charged in the death of his teenaged adopted daughter in the late 1980's has admitted to killing her and hiding the body, according to a report by MLive Monday....
Feb 22, 2021 Aundria M Bowman missing person's flier detail. File photo
State lawmakers asked to "Mask Up" while in session
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - Should state lawmakers be required to wear masks while in session at the Capitol? That question surfaced last week when MIRS News reported that the Michigan Occupational Saf...
Feb 22, 2021 State House Rep. Brad Slagh (R-Zeeland Twp.) (photo courtesy Michigan House Republicans)
