Category Archives: Local News
Social Awareness Programs Offered by Holland International Relations Council
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 24, 2026) - A time for Holland area residents to "explore the world" as winter winds down begins on Tuesday night. The 2026 Reel Time Film Series, hosted by the Holland I...
Feb 24, 2026 Hope College's Knickerbocker Theatre (file photo courtesy Hope College)
UPDATE: Identities Disclosed of Wife Killed, Husband Critically Hurt in Fatal Crash West of Hudsonville
BLENDON TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 24, 2026) - More information has emerged following a fatal predawn crash west of Hudsonville last Tuesday (Feb. 17). On Monday, the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office di...
Feb 24, 2026 Fatal Crash reported. (image © Midwest Communications)
Polling Place Relocation, Annual Reports Spotlight Tonight's Saugatuck City Council Meeting
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 23, 2026) - It appears that the Saugatuck City Council should have a pretty routine business meeting ahead on Monday evening. The only new piece of business on the agen...
Feb 23, 2026 Saugatuck city sign. File photo
"Fiberhoods" Installation Efforts Continue for Holland BPW
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 23, 2026) - The effort to completely have Holland "wired up" for high-speed Internet service continues. During a special meeting on Monday, the board of directors for the...
Feb 23, 2026 Fiberoptic cable ready for installation by Holland BPW crews as part of its "fiberhoods" broadband expansion effort. (photo courtesy Allegan Co. Commissioner Jim Storey)
Laketown Twp. Seeks State Grant for Beach Stairs Replacement
LAKETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 23, 2026) - Getting to the lake shore from a local park will continue to be a challenge for the time being. However, the Laketown Township board is seeking some fin...
Feb 23, 2026 Curtis Bergman works to demolish the last section of beach stairs on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Laketown Township Beach, 6710 142nd St. (Jim Hayden photo courtesy Laketown Township, Michigan)
Four Hospitalized After Head-On Crash in SE Ottawa Co.
JAMESTOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 22, 2026) - Four persons were seriously injured in a two-vehicle, head-on crash southwest of Byron Center late on Sunday morning. According to Ottawa County Sherif...
Feb 22, 2026 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Office to Offer Another CRASE Class
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 20, 2026) - First responders aren't the only ones who should be ready for an active shooter event at any time. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office is holding another Ci...
Feb 20, 2026 MauriceNorbert / Depositphotos.com
WO, Zeeland Districts Earn State Grants for FAFSA Applications
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 20, 2026) - Two Lakeshore school districts will share in $10 million of Universal Free Application for Federal Student Aid Challenge Awards funds. On Thursday, the state ...
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Two Hospitalized After Vehicle Runs Red Light on US-31 at James St.
HOLLAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 19, 2026) - Two motorists were hospitalized following a collision at one of the Holland area's busiest intersections during the overnight hours on Thursday. Accordin...
Feb 19, 2026 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Feds Keep Campbell Plant Open Through May
WASHINGTON (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 19, 2026) - The lone coal-fired power plant in West Michigan continues to operate. Yesterday, President Trump signed the fourth emergency order to keep the JH Campbell fac...
Feb 19, 2026 The JH Campbell Plant in Port Sheldon Township (photo courtesy Consumers Energy)
