Category Archives: Local News

Windmill Island Gardens to Extend Visiting Season
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 21, 2026) - The iconic symbol of Holland will stay open a little longer this season. Parks Department officials announced last week that, due to the second-largest turno...
Gary Stevens Sep 21, 2026 An aerial view of Windmill Island Gardens (photo courtesy City of Holland, Michigan)

Busy Monday Night Ahead for Zeeland City Council
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 21, 2026) - It may be a long Monday evening ahead for the Zeeland City Council. The governing panel has a 90-minute Work Study Session ahead of a 7 PM biweekly business ...
Gary Stevens Sep 21, 2026 Zeeland City Hall (file photo Ralph Gutierrez, Midwest Communications)

Motorcyclist Critically Hurt in Collision with Pickup Near Spring Lake
SPRING LAKE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 20, 2026) - A 21-year-old Spring Lake man was critically injured when his motorcycle crashed into a pickup truck along US-31 on Sunday afternoon. First responde...
Gary Stevens Sep 20, 2026 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Armed Suspect Flashing Weapon at GVSU On-Campus Party Sought
ALLENDALE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 19, 2026) - Another turbulent incident has been reported on the main Allendale campus of Grand Valley State University. School officials disclosed that campus pol...
Gary Stevens Sep 19, 2026

Flock Camera Use Discussed in Holland; Ottawa Co. Board to Review Matter Today
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 18, 2026) - Sentiment against a relatively new law enforcement tool appears to be growing, but for one Lakeshore community, Flock surveillance cameras aren't going away....
Gary Stevens Sep 18, 2026 A surveillance camera

Civil War Muster with Twist Set for Weekend
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 18, 2026) - A tradition 18 years strong returns to Holland this weekend. The 17th annual Van Raalte Farm Civil War Muster is set for Saturday and Sunday at the site esta...
Gary Stevens Sep 18, 2026

Fundraiser for Domestic Violence Victims' Shelter Held
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 18, 2026) - A night of entertainment for a good cause came on Thursday evening in Saugatuck. The fifth annual Blue Star Bash was held at the Ivy House, with live music...
Gary Stevens Sep 18, 2026 Resilience: Advocates for Ending Violence (image courtesy Resilience)

Knife Found & Secured at Elementary School
PARK TWP., MI (Sept. 17, 2026) - There was some concern when a knife, which could be used as a weapon was discovered at a Lakeshore elementary school on Wednesday. West Ottawa Public Schools officials...
Gary Stevens Sep 17, 2026 West Ottawa Public Schools (image courtesy West Ottawa Public Schools)

Holland City Council Discusses Property Contracts Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 16, 2026) - Addressing property agreements with private developers highlight Wednesday night's biweekly Holland City Council meeting. Among matters before the governing ...
Gary Stevens Sep 16, 2026 Holland City Hall (file photo Ralph Gutierrez for Midwest Communications)

Woman Struck by Backing Vehicle in Grand Haven Area Driveway
GRAND HAVEN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Sept. 16, 2026) - A 66-year-old Grand Haven area woman was critically injured after being struck in her driveway late on Tuesday afternoon. According to the Ottawa Co...
Gary Stevens Sep 16, 2026 An ambulance arrived at the scene (Shutterstock image licensed to Midwest Communications, Inc.)
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