Category Archives: Local News
Driver Escapes Serious Injury After Skidding Underneath Semi Trailer on M-45
ALLENDALE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 21, 2025) - A 19-year-old Allendale man may consider himself fortunate to escape serious injury when his automobile collided with a turning semi near the GVSU main...
Jan 21, 2025 Ottawa County Sheriff's Badge (image courtesy Ottawa County Sheriff's Dept.)
Another Day, Another Closures of I-196 Between Zeeland and Hudsonville
ZEELAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 21, 2025) - For the second time in as many days, inclement weather led to a major pileup along the stretch of I-196 between Zeeland and Hudsonville. According to Ott...
Jan 21, 2025 Ottawa County Sheriff's Seal (image courtesy Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Dept.)
Lakeshore Stricken by Arctic Weather Blast
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 21, 2025) - The heavy hand of winter has the Lakeshore firmly in its grasp right now. It's one thing for all area K-12 schools to call a "snow day," which has happened on...
Jan 21, 2025 Jan. 21, 2025; Holland, MI, USA; A look southbound down Central Avenue from the WHTC/WYVN Studios. Mandatory Credit: Gary Stevens-Midwest Communications
Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Dept. to Hold Two "Financial Scams Seminars"
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 21, 2025) - Another popular public outreach program offered by the Ottawa County Sheriff's Department is coming up. Two Financial Scams Seminars are slated for the nex...
Jan 21, 2025 Ottawa County Sheriff's Detective Joe Monger shares valuable insights into how scammers operate during a Financial Scams Seminar in Allendale held in November, 2024. (photo courtesy Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Dept.)
Zeeland City Council to Consider "Special Assessment" for Downtown During Tuesday Meeting
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 20, 2025) - A lightning rod of attention whenever a municipal body's meeting agenda is published ahead of time is the word "Assessment." Such a "Special Assessment" resol...
Jan 20, 2025 Zeeland City Hall (file photo Ralph Gutierrez, Midwest Communications)
Wintry Conditions Lead to Multi-Vehicle Pileup East of Zeeland
ZEELAND TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 20, 2025) - One man was hospitalized and two others suffered bumps and bruises following a 15-vehicle pileup on I-196 east of Zeeland late on Monday morning. Ottawa ...
Jan 20, 2025 Ottawa County Sheriff's Department (image courtesy Ottawa Co. Sheriff's Dept.)
Robbery, Fight, Arrest, Police Chase Stem from Overnight Incident Near GVSU
ALLENDALE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 18, 2025) - A 21-year-old Muskegon man is in the Ottawa County Jail, awaiting arraignment on charges stemming from an early Saturday morning parking lot robbery an...
Jan 18, 2025
Laketown Twp. to Offer Managerial Post to Genetski - Again
LAKETOWN TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 16, 2025) - Will Bob Genetski take a second chance on the Laketown Township managerial position? The decision is apparently in the hands of the current Allegan Coun...
Jan 16, 2025 Nov. 6, 2024; Laketown Twp., MI, USA; Candidates for Laketown Township manager wait to be introduced at a meet and greet at Graafschap Fire Department, 4534 60th St., on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Standing from left are Laketown Township Trustee Patrick Dietrich, and candidates Brandon Mersman, Bob Genetski and Karen Sherwood. Residents are sitting in front. (Jim Hayden photo courtesy Laketown Township, MIchigan)
DuJardine Convicted in Fuel Stop Sexual Assault Charge, Could Face Life in Prison
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 16, 2025) - A 60-year-old Muskegon man, who had been on parole since last November from a life sentence for a first degree criminal sexual conduct conviction in 1989,...
Jan 16, 2025 Greg Joseph DuJardine (photo courtesy Ottawa County Sheriff's Dept.)
Social Justice Awards Announced by City of Holland
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 16, 2025) - Five organizations and three individuals were honored as the City of Holland announced its Social Justice Award winners prior to Wednesday night's City Counci...
Jan 16, 2025
