Popular Dog Names, Breeds Announced by Ottawa Co. Treasurer
OLIVE TWP., MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 9, 2026) – What’s hot among dogs in Ottawa County?. County Treasurer Cheryl Clark on Friday disclosed the most popular dog breeds and dog names, as submitted during the past year to her office as part of issuing dog licenses. Bella was the name most often submitted in 2025, with the...
The Top Artists People Want To See At The Acrisure Amphitheater
After hundreds of comments on the official Acrisure Amphitheater Facebook page, a clear favorite emerged among West Michigan music fans.
Tow worker died during delivery of forklift to Greenville Steel recycling center
GREENVILLE, Mich. — A 26-year-old man died at Greenville Steel while moving a flatbed truck. Kalamazoo Township: One dead, another in custody after fight at a party escalates into shooting. Daniel Evans, 26, and another man, both workers for J&A Towing of Belding, delivered a scrapped forklift for a...
Michigan Boasts 4 of the Nation’s Best High Schools
Does your son or daughter attend one of the best high schools in the United States? 4 of them are located in Michigan, with one in West Michigan.
Remembering Ralph Hauenstein: The Nazi hunter who helped popularize Goldfish crackers
Saturday marked 10 years since Col. Ralph Hauenstein died at 103 years old. The colonel, as his family calls him, lived not only a long life, but also a full one.
Hudsonville student marches in Rose Parade among five Michigan musicians
May Malinowski was selected for the Bands of America National Honors Marching Band, earning one of only five spots awarded to students from the entire state of Michigan.
Berrien County’s chief executive accepts job as Ottawa County deputy administrator
OTTAWA COUNTY, MI -- A longtime Southwest Michigan administrator has been named the next Ottawa County deputy administrator. Berrien County Administrator Brian Dissette is expected to begin with Ottawa County in February, pending a Jan. 27 review by the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners. Dissette has been the...
Belding nonprofit feeding hundreds of local students daily as food insecurity rises
BELDING, Mich. — Coming off the holidays, many families are feeling the financial pinch, and for some, putting food on the table isn't guaranteed. A Belding-area nonprofit is working to feed local children one meal at a time. 'IM Kids 3rd Meal', run by the 21st Century Teaching and...
Dozens volunteer to clean up Grand Rapids veterans’ cemetery
Dozens of volunteers of all ages braved the cold Saturday to honor local fallen veterans by cleaning up a Grand Rapids cemetery.
Three hurt after car collides with Grand Rapids fire engine, police say
Three people were hurt Saturday morning when their car collided head-on with a Grand Rapids Fire Department engine, according to police.
