Category Archives: Local News
Social District Expands, Crosswalk Removal Fails in Holland Council Action
YouTube video courtesy City of Holland, Michigan. HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 20, 2025) - Two matters of some interest highlighted Wednesday night's Holland City Council meeting. One was expanding t...
Nov 20, 2025
US Energy Secretary Extends Campbell Plant Order
WASHINGTON (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 20, 2025) - The JH Campbell Generating Plant won't be closing anytime soon. That's the sentiment of US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, who issued an order to the Midcontine...
Nov 20, 2025 The JH Campbell Plant in Port Sheldon Township (photo courtesy Consumers Energy)
Social District, Crosswalk Removal, and Housekeeping on Holland City Council Agenda Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 19, 2025) - Now that the Holland Community Ice Park is open, the matter of including it in the city's Social District will be taken up by the City Council on Wednesday ni...
Nov 19, 2025 Nov. 14, 2025; Holland, MI, USA; A "No Social District" sign is displayed outside of the Holland Community Ice Park. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Holland Schools Addressing Needs of Students, Families
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 19, 2025) - A Lakeshore public school district is reaching out to its students, family and community to help in times of need. On Wednesday, from 4:30 to 6 PM at the site...
Nov 19, 2025 Holland Public Schools (image courtesy Holland Public Schools)
Sunday Liquor Sales by Glass Approved in Zeeland
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 18, 2025) - It didn't equal the passion of 19 years ago, but the issue of alcohol sales in Zeeland was addressed again on Monday night. The City Council approved an ordin...
Nov 18, 2025 Downtown Zeeland (file photo Peg McNichol, Midwest Communications)
Federal Lawsuit to Block Restart of Palisades Filed
COVERT TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 18, 2025) - It may be a last-ditch effort to block the inevitable. Several environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit in Grand Rapids on Monday to prevent the resta...
Nov 18, 2025 The Palisades Power Plant near Covert, MI (photo courtesy Entergy Corporation)
Plenty on Zeeland City Council's Meeting Plate for Tonight
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 17, 2025) - It should be an eventful Zeeland City Council meeting on Monday evening. Besides being the final business session for retiring Mayor Kevin Klynstra, as well a...
Nov 17, 2025 Zeeland City Hall (file photo Ralph Gutierrez, Midwest Communications)
First Weekend Complete for Holland Ice Park
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 17, 2025) - It was, for the most part, a successful first weekend for Holland's newest attraction. Outside of warm, windy weather conditions that compelled the cancellati...
Nov 17, 2025 Nov. 14, 2025; Holland, MI, USA; The Holland Community Ice Park ahead of its grand opening. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Man Wounded After Late-Night Shooting on North Side
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 16, 2025) - A 27-year-old Jenison man spent the overnight hours at Holland Hospital, recovering from gunshot wounds not considered life-threatening after a Saturday ...
Nov 16, 2025 Police Investigation (Shutterstock image licensed to Midwest Communications)
Bicyclist Struck, Killed by Semi in Friday Incident
BLENDON TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Nov. 14, 2025) - A 54-year-old Allendale man lost his life in a crash involving a semi and his bicycle west of Hudsonville on Friday afternoon. No names were disclosed by...
Nov 14, 2025 Fatal Crash reported. (image © Midwest Communications)
