Category Archives: Local News
Tanis to Return to Holland, Hope in New Role
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 24, 2025) - The youngest mayor in Holland history is coming back to the Tulip City. On Wednesday, Hope College announced that Phil Tanis has been designated as the next d...
Apr 24, 2025 Phil Tanis (photo courtesy Hope College)
Municipal Candidate Filing Deadline Passes
UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 23, 2025) - The filing deadline passed on Tuesday for candidates seeking office in municipal elections across Michigan this fall. There will be three contested Council races ...
Apr 23, 2025 Westlight / Depositphotos.com
Discussion on Holland Ambassador Academy, Ice Rink Slated for City Council Tonight
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 23, 2025) - The Holland City Council will be looking ahead on Wednesday evening. During the biweekly study session, the Tulip City's governing panel will be seeing a pres...
Apr 23, 2025 Aug. 29, 2022; Holland, MI, USA; Holland City Hall. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
State Judicial Tenure Commission Issues Complains Against Holland Judge Knoll
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 23, 2025) - The legal issues surrounding 58th District Court Judge Bradley Knoll continues. On Tuesday, the state Judicial Tenure Commission announced two public complain...
Apr 23, 2025 58th District Court Chief Judge Bradley Knoll (file photo Peg McNichol, Midwest Communications)
Ottawa Co. Clerk's Office Earns National Award for Election Video Series
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 23, 2025) - A fresh leaf has been added to the laurels received by the Ottawa County Clerk's Office. Last week, the department's "Not a Podcast-Ballots & Banter" e...
Apr 23, 2025 Ottawa County Elections Coordinator Katie Bard (L) and Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck (R) discuss election topics during this scene from the department's "Ballots and Banter" video series. (image courtesy Ottawa County, Michigan)
Zeeland School Superintendent Search Underway in Earnest
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 22, 2025) - The process in seeking a new operational leader for Zeeland Public Schools is underway in earnest. On Monday, a week-long, online survey began, asking parents...
Apr 22, 2025 Zeeland Public Schools (image courtesy Zeeland Public Schools)
Candidate Filing Deadline Today for Municipal Elections
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 22, 2025) - Although the municipal general election day isn't until November 4th, which candidates will be on the ballot in Michigan may be determined on Tuesday. Otta...
Apr 22, 2025 Westlight / Depositphotos.com
Ottawa Co. Wellness Gathering Set for Tuesday
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 21, 2025) - The reality that those who go out to serve their country often come back home differently will be addressed in a Tuesday morning seminar. From 9 AM to 11 A...
Apr 21, 2025 Ottawa County Wellness Gathering (image courtesy Community Mental Health of Ottawa County)
Zeeland City Council Considers Demolition Ordinance Amendments, Hoogland Plaza Contract Tonight
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 21, 2025) - After a six-month break, some demolition work in the city of Zeeland could resume shortly. A moratorium on residential dwellings being torn down was implement...
Apr 21, 2025 Zeeland City Hall (file photo Ralph Gutierrez, Midwest Communications)
Anne Frank Exhibit Opens at Holland High for Students, Community
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Apr. 21, 2025) - Holland Public School students, as well as the Holland community, will get a chance to learn history first hand over the next three weeks. On Sunday, the fina...
Apr 21, 2025 Anne Frank (image courtesy Holland Educational Foundation)
