Category Archives: Local News
Dutch Dancers Usher in Tulip Time Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 1, 2025) - While the 96th annual renewal of Holland's annual signature event doesn't officially begin until Friday, the stars of the show don't keep any calendar, and neit...
May 01, 2025 Dutch Dancers along 8th Street in downtown Holland (file photo)
Animal Shelters Hope for Success as "Empty the Shelters" Begins
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, May 1, 2025) - Wednesday was National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day. The annual observation raises awareness about the thousands of pets in shelters across the country waiting fo...
May 01, 2025 Tippy the Cat (photo Gary Stevens, Midwest Communications)
Tall Ship Stuck in South Haven, No Trip to Holland for Tulip Time in '25
SOUTH HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 30, 2025) - There will be no Friends Good Will in Holland in 2025. It's not because of any animosity-related matter, but a casualty of the elements, that the replica ...
Apr 30, 2025 The tall ship Friends Good Will. (photo courtesy Michigan Maritime Museum)
Coopersville Woman Killed, Three Other Persons Hurt in Kent Co. Crash
ALPINE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 30, 2025) - A 65-year-old Coopersville woman lost her life, while three others were hospitalized, following a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday afternoon in northwest Kent...
Apr 30, 2025 Fatal Crash reported. (image © Midwest Communications)
Holland High Senior to be Honored in C-SPAN Ceremony
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 30, 2025) - One of the most decorated seniors at Holland High School will get yet another honor on Wednesday. Representatives from C-SPAN and local cable provider Comcast...
Apr 30, 2025
West Michigan Regional Airport to Host Tulip Time Fly In on Saturday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 29, 2025) - The early birds have already gotten the worm in the Holland area when it comes to seeing the star of the annual signature event. Visitors from around the regi...
Apr 29, 2025 The 2025 Tulip Time Fly In (image courtesy West Michigan Regional Airport Authority)
Holland Museum Reaches Fundraising Goal to Prevent Possible Cuts
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 29, 2025) - The Holland Museum won't have to make some tough decisions soon. A $100,000 fundraising goal by the end of April has been met, although the exact total has no...
Apr 29, 2025 Aug. 29, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; Holland Museum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Survey Ongoing Into Possible No-Wake Adjustments in Kalamazoo Lake
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 29, 2025) - The dilemma between safety and fun on the waters of lakes and rivers that flow into Lake Michigan continues. Boaters, water skiers, and water craft lovers e...
Apr 29, 2025 No Wake Zone sign (photo Gary Stevens, Midwest Communications)
Holland Schools Pushes Back Public Meeting on 5-Year Plan by Two Weeks
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 28, 2025) - An effort to make changes at Holland Public Schools continues, even though a discussion set for Monday has been shelved. District officials say that the plann...
Apr 28, 2025 Holland Public Schools (image courtesy Holland Public Schools)
Vancouver Tragedy Affirms Tulip Time, Holland Decision on Security Measures
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 28, 2025) - Security and safety have become as important as fun for those who hold large-scale events. Police in Vancouver now say 11 people were killed, and dozens of ot...
Apr 28, 2025 Tulips seen along 8th Street in downtown Holland (Midwest Communications photo)
