Category Archives: Local News
Drug Take-Back Day Returns on Saturday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 25, 2025) - Law enforcement entities, as well as medical professionals, would like for you to get rid of your leftover drugs. From 10 AM to 2 PM local time on Saturday, N...
Apr 25, 2025 National Drug Take Back Day (image courtesy US Department of Justice-Drug Enforcement Administration)
Mixed Unemployment Numbers Along Lakeshore in Latest State Report
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 24, 2025) - It was a mixed bag of results in the latest unemployment figures for March along the Lakeshore and across the state. In data disclosed on Thursday by the Mich...
Apr 24, 2025 Got Credit / CC
Two Hurt in Borculo Area Crash
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 24, 2025) - Two persons from Jenison were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash west of Borculo on Thursday morning. No names were disclosed by Ottawa County Sheriff'...
Apr 24, 2025 ahasoft / Depositphotos.com
Holland's Business Climate Cited in National Survey
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 24, 2025) - Holland may be a nice place to visit, as the Tulip Time Festival nears, but it's also a nice place to start a business. WalletHub, the online personal finance...
Apr 24, 2025 Sept. 21, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; A cloud formation in the background with a look at downtown Holland to the south in the foreground. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Tanis to Return to Holland, Hope in New Role
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 24, 2025) - The youngest mayor in Holland history is coming back to the Tulip City. On Wednesday, Hope College announced that Phil Tanis has been designated as the next d...
Apr 24, 2025 Phil Tanis (photo courtesy Hope College)
Municipal Candidate Filing Deadline Passes
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 23, 2025) - The filing deadline passed on Tuesday for candidates seeking office in municipal elections across Michigan this fall. There will be three contested Council races ...
Apr 23, 2025 Westlight / Depositphotos.com
Discussion on Holland Ambassador Academy, Ice Rink Slated for City Council Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 23, 2025) - The Holland City Council will be looking ahead on Wednesday evening. During the biweekly study session, the Tulip City's governing panel will be seeing a pres...
Apr 23, 2025 Aug. 29, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; Holland City Hall. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
State Judicial Tenure Commission Issues Complains Against Holland Judge Knoll
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 23, 2025) - The legal issues surrounding 58th District Court Judge Bradley Knoll continues. On Tuesday, the state Judicial Tenure Commission announced two public complain...
Apr 23, 2025 58th District Court Chief Judge Bradley Knoll (file photo Peg McNichol, Midwest Communications)
Ottawa Co. Clerk's Office Earns National Award for Election Video Series
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 23, 2025) - A fresh leaf has been added to the laurels received by the Ottawa County Clerk's Office. Last week, the department's "Not a Podcast-Ballots & Banter" e...
Apr 23, 2025 Ottawa County Elections Coordinator Katie Bard (L) and Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck (R) discuss election topics during this scene from the department's "Ballots and Banter" video series. (image courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
Zeeland School Superintendent Search Underway in Earnest
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 22, 2025) - The process in seeking a new operational leader for Zeeland Public Schools is underway in earnest. On Monday, a week-long, online survey began, asking parents...
Apr 22, 2025 Zeeland Public Schools (image courtesy Zeeland Public Schools)
