Category Archives: State News
PFAS in Parchment the focus of a town forum
PARCHMENT (WKZO AM/FM) — We now know that environmental officials suspect that the Crown Vantage Paper plant which closed decades ago is the suspected source of the PFAS that has shut down the w...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 01, 2018
Art in Bloom Contest for 2019 Announced
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Are you ready for Tulip Time 2019? Festival organizers and the Holland Area Arts Council have announced entry dates for the 2019 Art in Bloom (AIB) Festival Artwork Compet...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 01, 2018
WHTC Building Rededicated During 70th Anniversary
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — WHTC celebrated its 70th year on the air yesterday, July 31, 2018 — with a morning full of special programming filled with memories. Talk of the Town host Ed Ver Sch...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 01, 2018
22 Died on Michigan Roads in Past 7 Days
LANSNG (WHTC-AM/FM) — The latest traffic crash figures are out from the Michigan Department of Transportation. In the last week, 22 people died on Michigan roadways, bringing the total this year...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 01, 2018
Murder Charges Pending after Barry St. Shooting
PORT SHELDON TWP (WHTC-AM/FM) — Charges are pending in the shooting death of Sherrilee Suzzanne McNeal in West Olive last Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Ottawa County Sheriff’s Capt. Mark Bennett...
localnews@mwcradio.com Aug 01, 2018
Latest on Parchment PFAS: tests, water distribution, and town hall
KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) — The environmental team working on the Parchment PFAS contamination thinks they may have identified the source of the chemical compound, and will obtain samples Tuesday f...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jul 31, 2018
WHTC is 70
HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — WHTC’s debut on the AM airwaves, at 6 p.m. 70 years ago today, July 31, 2018, happened with military surplus equipment and the commitment of six Holland businessmen:...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jul 31, 2018
Holland Twp. Stabbing Suspect Charged
HOLLAND TWP. (WHTC-AM/FM) — Charges have been filed against Holland Township resident Jesus Salas Rincon, 46, accused of stabbing his wife and leading police on a chase last Thursday. July 26, 2...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jul 31, 2018
Road Rage incident triggers gunfire in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK (WKZO AM/FM) –A woman has been arrested for a road rage incident that resulted in gun play. The 21-year-old is being held on two counts of assault with intent to murder. Battle Cree...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jul 29, 2018
Fonda and Tomlin back in Kalamazoo on wage issue
OSHTEMO (WKZO AM/FM) — Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda were back in Kalamazoo campaigning for a higher minimum wage Saturday evening. They say the effort took on added importance following the deadlo...
localnews@mwcradio.com Jul 29, 2018




