Category Archives: Local News
Five New State Police Troopers Assigned to Lakeshore Posts
DIMONDALE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - Some new Michigan State Police troopers are beginning their first full week at their new posts serving the Lakeshore. Among the 55 who graduated from the 138th Trooper Rec...
Mar 8, 2021 Michigan State Police vehicle, 2019 File photo
Saugatuck Begins "Social District" Program; Considers Oval Beach Season Pass Hike
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - A Lakeshore community with hopes of relaxed social restrictions this spring has begun a new program. On Sunday, the "Social District" initiative began in the City of Sauga...
Mar 8, 2021 Saugatuck city sign. File photo
UPDATE: Missing Pullman Woman Safely Home
LEE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - The search for a missing 26-year-old Pullman woman has ended with her "returning home" on Sunday afternoon. That's the word from Allegan County Sheriff's Sergeant Ben Haas,...
Mar 7, 2021 Brittany Ann Angrisanio (photo contributed by Allegan County Sheriff's Dept.)
Coopersville Bicyclist Injured After Vehicle Strike
COOPERSVILLE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - A 47-year-old Coopersville man is expected to recover from injuries suffered when he was struck by a vehicle in his hometown on Sunday afternoon. According to Ottawa Co...
Mar 7, 2021 fsiddi / CC
Woman Escapes Serious Injury in Rollover Crash Near GVSU Campus
ALLENDALE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - A 19-year-old Texas man was cited for causing a crash that, at the least, shook up a 68-year-old Grand Rapids woman near the GVSU campus in Allendale on Saturday afte...
Mar 6, 2021 Crash under investigation (Midwest Communications, Inc. image)
Injury crash in Tallmadge Twp.
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Two people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a Tallmadge Township crash just before 11:15 a.m. Thursday, March 4, 2021. Ottawa County Sheriff's deputies learned that a ...
Mar 4, 2021 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Local Congressman Expresses Doubts About Latest US Capitol Threats
WASHINGTON (WHTC-AM/FM) - There is extra security in place at the US Capitol for Thursday due to concerns linked to groups associated with the January 6th outbreak. Authorities claim that they've seen...
Mar 4, 2021 US House Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland) (WHTC file photo)
Girl Hit by Vehicle Crossing North Side Street
PARK TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM) - An 11-year-old child is expected to recover from injuries sustained after being hit by a vehicle on Wednesday afternoon. According to Ottawa County Sheriff's Sergeant Greg...
Mar 3, 2021 Andrew Malone / CC
Alzheimer's seminar aims to support, educate on inequalities
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Nearly six million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, a progressive condition defined by memory loss and eventual physical disabilities. In Michigan, an estimated 1...
Mar 3, 2021 Early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease can improve the quality of life for the person diagnosed and those caring for them. Courtesy, Alzheimer's Association Michigan Chapter
Hope Advances in MIAA Men's Hoops Tourney; Hope-Calvin Women to Meet Again
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM) - Ryan Gamm had 21 points as Hope downed the visiting Adrian Bulldogs at DeVos Fieldhouse on Tuesday night, 99-71, in a first-round Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association m...
Mar 2, 2021 Jan. 29, 2021; Holland, MI, USA; Hope Flying Dutchmen forward Ryan Gamm (5) sets a screen of Alma Scots' guard Cole Kleiver (23) for teammate Clayton Dykhouse (1) to attempt a shot during the first half of action at DeVos Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Hope College Athletics
