Category Archives: Local News

Fire Strikes Holland Heights Home; Humans & Pets Rescued Safely
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 27, 2025) - Four persons were treated for smoke inhalation following an overnight house fire on Monday morning near the Holland Heights neighborhood. According to Departm...
Gary Stevens Jan 27, 2025 Jan. 27, 2025; Holland, MI, USA; Holland Department of Public Safety Fire Operations crews work to address a house fire in the 200 block of Calvin Ave. (Chris Tinney photo courtesy Holland Department of Public Safety)

Zeeland Leaders Huddle for Two Nights of "Goal Setting"
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 27, 2025) - Zeeland's municipal leaders will be busy for the next two evenings, laying a course for their city's future. Beginning at 5:30 PM on both Monday and Tuesday, ...
Gary Stevens Jan 27, 2025 Zeeland City Hall (file photo Ralph Gutierrez, Midwest Communications)

Sea Wall Repairs Among Items on Monday Agenda for Saugatuck City Council
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 26, 2025) - Addressing an issue that is inevitable is among the items before the Saugatuck City Council during its biweekly business meeting on Monday night. Erosion ha...
Gary Stevens Jan 26, 2025 Saugatuck chain ferry. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio

Holland Salvation Army Bucks Trend, Reaches Red Kettle Funding Goal
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 26, 2025) - It's as much a part of the Christmas holiday season as trees, tinsel, and Santa. Shoppers have seen the Red Kettles of the Salvation Army, in real life as wel...
Gary Stevens Jan 26, 2025 zhukovsky / Depositphotos.com

Casnovia Man Hospitalized After Crash Near Grand River
ALLENDALE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 26, 2025) - A 19-year-old Casnovia man is expected to recover from injuries suffered in a single-vehicle crash north of Allendale during the overnight hours on Sun...
Gary Stevens Jan 26, 2025 Injury Crash Reported (image © Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Accused in April Home Invasion, Assault at Holland Residence Convicted
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 23, 2025) - A 25-year-old man faces life in prison following a Thursday conviction of sexual assault and home invasion charges stemming from an incident at a Holland ...
Gary Stevens Jan 23, 2025 Dominique Asher Hawkins (photo courtesy Holland Department of Public Safety)

Delayed Summer Vacation Looms as "Snow Days" Accumulate for Lakeshore Schools
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 23, 2025) - As what was supposed to be a two-day weekend for some, and perhaps a three-day weekend for others, due to the Martin Luther King Junior legal holiday, stretch...
Gary Stevens Jan 23, 2025 Wen Shi / CC

Department Video Presentations This Evening as Part of Holland Budget-Making Process
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 22, 2025) - Another step in the city of Holland's process for formulating a Fiscal 2026 municipal budget is taken on Wednesday evening. City Council members will be huddl...
Gary Stevens Jan 22, 2025 Holland City Hall, 2021. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio

Arctic Conditions Continue Along Lakeshore as Students Enjoy Five-Day Weekend
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 22, 2025) - For many youngsters along the Lakeshore, it's a rare five-day weekend away from the classroom. All area school districts and institutions of higher education ...
Gary Stevens Jan 22, 2025 Mar. 10, 2023; Holland, MI, USA; The anchor symbol on the Hope College campus. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications

Holland City Council to Review Department Videos Tonight in Budget-Planning Process
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 22, 2025) - Another step in the city of Holland's process for formulating a Fiscal 2026 municipal budget should be taken on Wednesday evening. City Council members will b...
Gary Stevens Jan 22, 2025 Holland City Hall, 2021. Peg McNichol/MWC Radio
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