Category Archives: Local News
UPDATE: Images of Allendale Burglar Released as Suspect Remains at Large
ALLENDALE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 3, 2025) - Images of a suspect who was hungry in the Allendale area a week ago, but not necessarily for food, are now public. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office re...
Apr 03, 2025 Image of suspect in Mar. 27, 2025 burglaries in Allendale. (image courtesy Ottawa County Sheriff's Office)
Bridge at Van Raalte Farm Proposal Before Holland City Council Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 2, 2025) - Addressing a need at Van Raalte Farm spotlights Wednesday evening's biweekly Holland City Council business meeting. The Tulip City's governing panel is asked t...
Apr 02, 2025 A situation plan for a proposed pedestrian bridge at Van Raalte Farm. (image courtesy City of Holland, Michigan)
Shillito, Evergreen Commons, Resthaven to Feature in 2025 Tulip Time Festival Parades
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 2, 2025) - Holland's annual signature event begins one month from Wednesday, and the grand marshals for the two Tulip Time Festival Parades were announced on Monday. John...
Apr 02, 2025 Tulip Time Festival Parade (file photo)
Holland BPW, Two Local Staffers Earn Recognition
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 2, 2025) - Tuesday may have been April Fools Day, but there was no fooling for one local organization and a couple of individuals cited for their accomplishments. The Hol...
Apr 02, 2025 holmessu / Depositphotos.com
Child Safety Seat Laws in Michigan to Change
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 1, 2025) - Michigan's child car seat laws are changing, effective Wednesday. Under the new regulations, children up to two years must be in a rear-facing car seat; the...
Apr 01, 2025 carballo / Depositphotos.com
Gas Prices Spike Again Along Lakeshore, Across State
DEARBORN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 1, 2025) - The roller coaster that is gas prices in Michigan is heading back up, and on this first day of April, it's not a fool's joke. Tuesday morning's statewide aver...
Apr 01, 2025 erikdegraaf / Depositphotos.com
Zeeland City Council to Review Proposed FY26 Budget Tonight & Tomorrow Night
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 31, 2025) - It's time to go over the budget in Zeeland. Members of the City Council will huddle with City Manager Tim Klunder and other staffers during the next two eveni...
Mar 31, 2025 Zeeland City Hall file photo
Seasonal Road Weight Restrictions to be Lifted on Monday Throughout Lakeshore
UNDATED, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 31, 2025) - One of the last chains of winter on the Lakeshore and beyond is taken off on Monday morning. At 6 AM, seasonal weight restrictions will be lifted on all roads...
Mar 30, 2025 Seasonal road restriction sign (image courtesy County Road Association of Michigan)
Overnight Fire in Holland Industrial Building Quickly Contained
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 30, 2025) - Quick and efficient work by Holland Department of Public Safety Fire Operations units, as well as having a fire prevention system in place, addressed an overn...
Mar 30, 2025 Mar. 30, 2025; Holland, MI, USA; Holland Department of Public Safety Fire Operations crews address a fire at the ATC Drivetrain building. (Chris Tinney photo courtesy Holland Department of Public Safety)
Three Hurt in Marne Area Crash Overnight
TALLMADGE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Mar. 29, 2025) - Three persons were injured after a sedan smashed into a tree near Marne overnight on Saturday. No names were disclosed by Ottawa County Sheriff's Serge...
Mar 29, 2025 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
