Category Archives: Local News

Zeeland City Council to Hold First Meeting of '26 Tonight
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 5, 2026) - Two contract proposals and dealing with operating costs for downtown snowmelt are before the Zeeland City Council during its first business meeting of the New ...
Gary Stevens Jan 5, 2026 Zeeland City Hall file photo

Brugger, Kuyers to Lead Ottawa Co. Board in 2026
YouTube video courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 5, 2025) - There will be a new man handling the gavel for the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners. During its annual or...
Gary Stevens Jan 5, 2026

Another Violation of State's "Move Over" Law Leads to Three-Vehicle Pileup on I-96
WRIGHT TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 4, 2026) - No injuries were reported following a crash along I-96 near Marne on Saturday evening that appeared to stem from a violation of Michigan's "Move Over" law ...
Gary Stevens Jan 4, 2026 Police Investigation (Shutterstock image licensed to Midwest Communications)

First Birth Along Lakeshore for '26 Credited by Holland Hospital
HOLLAND MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 1, 2026) - Unless notified otherwise, Holland Hospital gets credit for the first new birth of 2026 along the Lakeshore. The medical facility announced on Thursday morning ...
Gary Stevens Jan 1, 2026 Jan. 1, 2026, Holland, MI, USA; Mery Mateo (L) and Hagen Sonni with their newborn daughter Hailey Joe, as the first birth of 2026 at Holland Hospital's Boven Birth Center. (photo courtesy Holland Hospital)

Zeeland Man Hospitalized After Another Byron Rd. @ 48th Ave. Collision
JAMESTOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 31, 2025) - A 68-year-old Zeeland man was seriously injured following a two-vehicle crash southwest of Hudsonville on Wednesday morning. According to Ottawa County...
Gary Stevens Dec 31, 2025

Extra Police Patrols Out Tonight; Campaign Has Been Effective, Says Allegan Co. Sheriff
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 31, 2025) - There will be extra police patrols on Michigan roads this New Year's Eve. A federal grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, funneled th...
Gary Stevens Dec 31, 2025 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement initiative (image courtesy National Highway Safety Traffic Administration)

I-196 Northbound Reopens East of Saugatuck; More Details Emerge from Monday Crash
SAUGATUCK TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 31, 2025) - Just in time for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day traffic, I-196 northbound will be open for traffic from Douglas through Saugatuck. On Tuesday evenin...
Gary Stevens Dec 31, 2025 A Saugatuck Township Fire District truck (photo courtesy Saugatuck Township Fire District)

Lawmakers Representing Allegan Co. See State Legislative Action in '25 Differently
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 30, 2025) - If it seemed as if there weren't a lot of bill signing ceremonies in Lansing this year...there weren't. State lawmakers passed just 74 pieces of legislation i...
Gary Stevens Dec 30, 2025 Michigan Capitol Building (photo courtesy Michigan House Republicans)

Semi Veers Off of I-196 Bridge and Bursts Into Flames Near Saugatuck
SAUGATUCK TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 29, 2025) - Wintry weather conditions apparently has led to a traffic snarl that could last for some time near Saugatuck. According to Allegan County Sheriff's Ser...
Gary Stevens Dec 29, 2025 The Allegan County Sheriff's Department Seal (image courtesy Allegan County Sheriff's Dept.)

Lakeshore Hit by Winter Weather; Aid Offered
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 29, 2025) - West Michigan is being blasted by a winter storm to start the week. Areas along the Lake Michigan shoreline, from South Haven up to the Mackinac Bridge, are expec...
Gary Stevens Dec 29, 2025 Feb. 23, 2023; Holland, MI, USA; Central Avenue as viewed south from 4th Street following a winter storm. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Thu Oct 15
Holland, MI, USA
Wind/Dir: 12 MPH-E
Humidity: 100%



