Category Archives: Local News
UPDATE: Cause of Latest Ottawa Co. No Body Contact Advisory Disclosed
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 13, 2026) - We are learning more as for what led to the third No Body Contact advisory issued by the Ottawa County Department of Public Health in a four-month span. O...
May 13, 2026 A map of where the Ottawa County Department of Public Health has issued a No Body Contact Advisory on May 11, 2026. (image courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
Farmers Market Outdoor Season Prepares for Wednesday Opening
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 12, 2026) - Tulip Time may bring in more people in a shorter amount of time, but Holland's longest-lasting attraction returns on Wednesday. The 48th annual Holland Farmers...
May 12, 2026 May 24, 2023; Holland, MI, USA; The Holland Farmers Market in the Eighth Street Market Place. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
UPDATE: Suspect Arraigned in Weekend Police Chase
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 12, 2026) - A 26-year-old Traverse City man has been arraigned on charges stemming from a late Saturday afternoon truck theft in northeast Ottawa County, which ended wi...
May 12, 2026 Arrested (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Saugatuck Council to Consider Zoning Request, Signage Amendment Tonight
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 11, 2026) - The Saugatuck City Council holds its biweekly business meeting on Monday evening. On the consent agenda is a proposed one-year renewal with the monitoring co...
May 11, 2026 njenney / CC
Tulip Time 2026 Comes to Close
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 11, 2026) - The 97th Tulip Time Festival is now in the books. It may not be historical in terms of numbers, as cell phone use monitored by the Holland Area Visitors Bureau...
May 11, 2026 May 9, 2024; Holland, MI, USA; Holland Mayor Nathan Bocks declares the Holland streets are dirty and need sweeping in the ceremonial opening of the Gentex Kinderparade on West 8th Street. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Hope College Holds Graduation Ceremony
YouTube Video of the 2026 Hope College Commencement Ceremony courtesy Hope College HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 11, 2026) - A record number of graduates, along with family members, friends and communi...
May 11, 2026
Tulip Time Concludes with Day 10 Activities
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 10, 2026) - The 97th Tulip Time Festival, Holland's annual signature event, ends on Sunday. A limited number of events are on tap: Holland Highlights and Tulip Time VIP To...
May 10, 2026 May 8, 2023; Holland, MI, USA; Hope College's iconic Anchor Statue off of Central Ave. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Wild Police Chase Ends in Crash, Arrest Near Nunica
CROCKERY TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 9, 2026) - A 26-year-old Traverse City man is spending the weekend in the Ottawa County Jail following a late Saturday afternoon truck theft that ended with a police...
May 09, 2026
Howard Miller to "Relaunch" Under New Ownership
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 9, 2026) - To quote a famous line uttered by Frank Morgan in the iconic 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz:" ... "Not so fast, NOT SO FAST!" On Thursday, a deal was announced in ...
May 09, 2026 Howard Miller Co. (image courtesy Howard Miller)
Tulip Time Continues with Day 9 Activities
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 9, 2026) - Saturday is the penultimate day of the 97th Tulip Time Festival, Holland's annual signature event. Among the spotlighted events: Holland Highlights and Tulip Ti...
May 09, 2026 Fireworks over Lake Macatawa/Kollen Park
