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Michigan’s Gerald Ford Once Gave Incredibly Prescient Answer to Question about First Female President
President Gerald Ford is venerated around Michigan as a favorite son. His presidential museum is a prominent feature in his hometown of Grand Rapids. He also appears sage on the pathway to a potential female president. In a clip from 1989, long after his term in office, Ford was speaking...
Four candidates vying for open northern Ottawa County commission seat
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – Four candidates are running to become the next Ottawa County commissioner for District 10, one of the northernmost areas of the county. The district is currently represented by Republican Roger Bergman, who announced last year he would not be seeking reelection. District 10 covers the...
A Festival All About Carnival Food Is Coming To Michigan This Fall
There's an entire event centered around carnival food that's gonna be posted up in Battle Creek this fall, and it's a thing I didn't realize I needed until now. Carnival Food Fest will be taking place at Kellogg Arena, just in time to get our winter bod on. They recently...
Rivers Ace shares opening plans for old Van Wieren Hardware
HOLLAND — Details about the new store filling Van Wieren Hardware have begun to emerge. First, and perhaps most importantly, Rivers Ace Hardware plans to open in the building at 645 Douglas Ave. in mid-September. Rivers Ace is a family-owned chain of stores with over 80 years of experience...
The Holland Symphony Orchestra announces a new CEO
We talk to Michael Naess. The Holland Symphony Orchestra announces a new CEO, Michael Naess. His first event is a significant one. We talk to Michael about his vision, plus the 10 event, 5 day Music Moves Us festival. After a 3-year hiatus due to Russia’s invasion, music festival is...
Holland Police Log July 24-25, 2024
HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM) – Below is a Holland Department of Public Safety log for the dates and times listed. If you need police help for an emergency, call 911. For non-emergency police matters, call 616-355-1100 during normal business hours, or the county’s non-emergency line during off hours at 800-249-0911.
Officials in the Kalamazoo area call on Whitmer to challenge FEMA’s refusal of aid for the storms on May 7
Financial aid for businesses and families attempting to rebuild in Kalamazoo, Cass, Branch, and St. Joseph counties would have been made available through the declaration. In a written statement, State Senator Sean McCann of Kalamazoo expressed his dissatisfaction with the ruling. McCann expressed disappointment over the decision that affects real...
Nelson Township Alert Neighbor Thwarts Break-In, Leading to Woodland Manhunt and Arrest
In what can only be described as a textbook case of vigilance crossing paths with opportunity, a Nelson Township man managed to disrupt a would-be intruder from breaking into his neighbor's home. The incident unfolded on Tuesday morning near the intersection of Myers Lake Avenue and 20 Mile Road. As FOX 17 reported, the 68-year-old man noticed an individual, clad in a hoodie, mask, and gloves, making his suspicious approach towards a neighbor's driveway.
Will The Weinermobile Crash Effect This Week’s Apperances in Grand Rapids?
If you have social media or watch the news, you've probably already seen that the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile took a tumble yesterday after crashing on Northbound I-294 near Oak Brook just outside of Chicago. The infamous hotdog shaped car collided with a Hyundai sedan and flipped on its side, blocking traffic and catching stares for around an hour on Monday afternoon.
As You Are: Local non-profit supports at-risk youth facing homelessness through unique programming
Youth homelessness is rising, and AYA Youth Collective is rising to the challenge by providing support for at-risk youth in the Grand Rapids area. The local non-profit organization has been building their resources to help youth ages 14-24. Working with youth and community partners to break cycles of homelessness, AYA centers their mission around the voices of local youth.
WARNING: Produce Recalled From MI, OH, IN Stores Due To Listeria
Making sure we eat enough healthy foods is a top priority for ourselves and our families. And that's why many of us buy plenty of fruits and vegetables. However, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio are urged to check their refrigerators for produce included in an expanded recall in these states. Produce...
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