Category Archives: Local News
School Funding Debate Continues as State Lawmakers Debate FY 27 Budget
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 23, 2026) - As state lawmakers continue budget discussions in Lansing, a non-profit public education advocacy group has a virtual roundtable set for Thursday afternoon to...
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Hope Professor Sees Uptick in Faith Among Youth
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 23, 2026) - The number of young men in the US who say religion is "very important" in their lives is seeing an up tick. That's according to a new Gallup poll, which showe...
Apr 23, 2026 Hope College Adjunct Associate Professor of Music Jim DeBoer (photo courtesy Hope College)
Motorist Hospitalized After Vehicle Mishap Near Grand Haven
GRAND HAVEN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 23, 2026) - A 42-year-old Grand Haven woman was hospitalized after her vehicle apparently caused some mayhem south of Grand Haven on Wednesday evening. According...
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Resident Survey, Housing Policy to be Discussed by Holland City Council Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 22, 2026) - Getting a pulse on the needs and wants of the Tulip City is a focus of its municipal leaders. During Wednesday evening's biweekly Study Session, members of th...
Apr 22, 2026 Aug. 29, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; Holland City Hall. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Measles Case Reported in Ottawa Co.
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 22, 2026) - The measles are back along the Lakeshore. On Tuesday, the Ottawa County Department of Public Health reported the first case of the disease in its jurisdi...
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Saugatuck City Council to Look Over FY 27 Budget Today
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 22, 2026) - Another municipal entity discusses a financial blueprint for Fiscal 2027 on Wednesday. During its biweekly workshop, the Saugatuck City Council is expected ...
Apr 22, 2026 Drawing of Saugatuck Village Hall (image courtesy City of Saugatuck, Michigan)
Five Departments Respond to Hudsonville-Area Industrial Fire
GEORGETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 22, 2026) - Prompt response to an industrial fire between Jenison and Hudsonville on Wednesday afternoon apparently limited damage and prevented any injuries. Cre...
Apr 22, 2026
No Charges Sought in Death of Long-Time Hamilton Fire Chief
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 21, 2026) - The investigation into a December incident in Hamilton that took the life of its long-time Fire Department Chief and one-time Allegan County Sheriff has concl...
Apr 21, 2026 Hamilton Fire Chief David Haverdink (photo courtesy Hamilton Fire Department)
Zeeland City Council to Hold Snowmelt Assessment Hearing Tonight
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 20, 2026) - No final decision will be made on Monday night, but those affected by a proposed snowmelt operation and maintenance special assessment in downtown Zeeland wil...
Apr 20, 2026 Zeeland City Hall (file photo Ralph Gutierrez, Midwest Communications)
Wrong-Way Driver Loses Life on I-196
SAUGATUCK TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 20, 2026) - Driving the wrong way on I-196 near Saugatuck cost a driver's life late on Sunday evening. No name, gender, or hometown was initially disclosed by Alle...
Apr 20, 2026 Fatal Crash reported. (image © Midwest Communications)
