Swerving to Avoid a Deer Lands Marne Woman in Hospital
MARNE, MI (WHTC) - An 18-year-old Marne woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash west of her hometown last night. Deputies say that Kelsey Bartlett was eastbound on Garfield Street, approaching 32nd...
View ArticleLegal Battle Over House Signs in Saugatuck Ends
SAUGATUCK, MI (WHTC) - Saugatuck's battles with a resident over signage is over. Council members huddled behind closed doors with the city attorney on Monday evening before deciding not to appeal a...
View ArticlePolice Officer Turned Magistrate Earns Ottawa Co. Honor
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - A retired Holland Public Safety Officer continues to receive accolades in his new profession. Mark Bos, who became a Magistrate in the Holland District Court after stepping down as...
View ArticleNew Holland BPW Annual Report Available; 2013 Report Earns Honor
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - The 2014 Annual Report by the Holland Board of Public Works is now available online through a link at the utility’s website. According to General Manager Dave Koster, it takes what...
View ArticleFlying Dutchmen Contestant in GEICO's Play of the Year
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) -- The Hope College football team is a contestant for GEICO’s Play of the Year in college football. Sports Information Director Alan Babbitt said the play selected came during a...
View ArticleHope College "Big Read" Begins on Monday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) -- A community-wide reading event during the month of November is being coordinated by Hope College with grant money from the National Endowment of the Arts. Hope Library...
View ArticleCelebrating Our Diversity Ceremony on Thursday
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) -- A celebration of the changes on River Ave. over the Macatawa River takes place Thursday morning. After months of planning, fundraising and collaboration, the Uniting Sun...
View ArticleInvestigation Continues into Tuesday Incident at Hudsonville High School
UNDATED (WHTC) -- Ottawa County Sheriff’s Dept. detectives continue to investigate a possible “swatting” call to Hudsonville High School on Tuesday. The anonymous call came in at 11:18 A.M., telling...
View ArticleConvict from Grand Haven Slain in Prison
FREELAND, MI (WHTC) - A 67-year-old Grand Haven man serving a lengthy prison sentence for rape was allegedly killed by his cellmate at a state correctional facility outside of Saginaw yesterday...
View ArticleMartin Man Sought After Courthouse Escape in Ludington
LUDINGTON, MI (WHTC) - A 21-year-old Allegan County man is on the run after escaping from the Mason County courthouse following his sentencing yesterday. Dylan Hansen of Martin was given 292 days in...
View ArticleHolland BPW Selects Contractor for New Power Plant
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - The next phase in the construction of a 229 million-dollar, 125-megawatt, natural gas-fueled power plant near Holland’s Eastern Gateway was taken last night. The BPW Board approved...
View ArticleHolland Man Reports Possible Phone Scam
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) -- A WHTC listener, Tim from Holland, contacted the station today about a probable scam message his wife received through voicemail. The caller ID on Tim’s phone showed the number as...
View ArticleOttawa County Clerk Ready for Election
UNDATED (WHTC) -- As the general election push comes to a close, Ottawa County Clerk Justin Roebuck is ready for Tuesday’s challenges.Roebuck also said that there has been a steady increase in...
View ArticleZeeland Public Schools Seek Parents Opinion on Scheduling
ZEELAND, MI (WHTC) -- Zeeland Public School staff is looking for some parental guidance to improve the curriculum and comments on possible schedule scenarios. The Michigan Dept. of Education requires...
View ArticleWind Advisory in Effect for Friday
UNDATED (WHTC) -- A severe wind advisory goes into effect at 10 A.M. on Friday, bringing a lot of precipitation along with it. Temperatures are expected to fall during the day and there’s a strong...
View ArticleWindy, Chilly Halloween Ahead for Lakeshore Trick-or-Treaters
UNDATED (WHTC) - Youngsters planning to go trick-or-treating on this Halloween along the Lakeshore are advised to dress appropriately for chilly, windy conditions. A Wind Advisory will be in effect...
View ArticleMartin Man Caught After Courthouse Escape in Ludington
LUDINGTON, MI (WHTC) - A 21-year-old Allegan County man is behind bars after escaping from the Mason County courthouse following his sentencing on Wednesday. Dylan Hansen of Martin was given 292 days...
View ArticleFriday Court Docket Along Lakeshore
UNDATED (WHTC) - From the court docket: A conference is slated this afternoon before Ottawa County Circuit Court Judge Jon Hulsing involving Jodie McLean. The 42-year-old Holland woman is accused of...
View ArticlePileup on US-31 Collects Up 11 Vehicles in Four Separate Crashes
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) - The spills and chills of Halloween came early for motorists on US-31 in Holland this morning.According to Ottawa County Sheriff’s Sergeant Matt VanderPloeg, a northbound motorist’s...
View ArticleHalloween Safety Tips
UNDATED (WHTC) -- The Halloween forecast is calling for a wintry mix of weather with skies clearing overnight. Despite the weather, trick or treating will go on and MSP trooper Martin Miller has some...
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