Category Archives: Local News
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)
GVSU Establishes 26-27 Tuition, Room & Board Rates
ALLENDALE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 19, 2026) - It will cost more to attend Grand Valley State University in Academic 2027. On Friday, the Allendale school's Board of Trustees approved a four percent hike...
Apr 19, 2026 Grand Valley State University (image courtesy Grand Valley State University)
Suspect Arraigned in Jenison Hit-and-Run Injury Crash
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 18, 2026) - An 18-year-old Belmont man has been arraigned on charges stemming from an apparent hit-and-run injury crash in Jenison at the beginning of this month. On S...
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UPDATE: Identity of Motorist Killed in Pt. Sheldon Crash Disclosed
PORT SHELDON TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 18, 2026) - The identity of a 21-year-old Grand Rapids man, who lost his life in a single-vehicle crash between Holland and Grand Haven around dawn 10 days ago,...
Apr 18, 2026 Fatal Crash reported. (image © Midwest Communications)
