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(OTTAWA COUNTY)-The wintery weather in West Michigan has led to a series of severe vehicle accidents. Today, the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office reported two incidents involving semis that were directly caused by the weather. A pickup truck collided with a jack-knifed hauler around 1045 AM on westbound I-196 between the...

Washington D.C. (WGHN) - Military.com reports that Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda Fagan has been relieved from her duties as the service's top officer. On Tuesday morning a Coast Guard-wide message was sent out by acting Secretary of Homeland Security Benjamine Huffman. Huffman announced Fagan's removal but did not ...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Grand Haven City Council meets tonight 7:30 at City Hall. Meetings are streamed on the City's Facebook page. There will be a few appointments to the MI State Housing Development Authority. Former Ottawa County Commissioner Roger Bergman will be recognized for his years of service. Council is ex...

(Lansing, MI) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer says in a statement that she is looking "forward to getting to work on the priorities we share," with President Donald Trump. She issued a statement yesterday congratulating him on the win and saying she remains focused on fixing Michigan's roads, fighting fo...

(Grand Rapids, MI) - At least 100 protestors marched through downtown Grand Rapids yesterday to call on the city to refuse to help federal officials who are expected to start rounding up people to be deported. President Trump has promised a mass deportation of people as he starts his second term, and Movimento Cosecha ...

(Grand Rapids, MI) - All schools in west Michigan are closed today due to the arctic blast hitting the state. Grand Rapids Public Schools announced last night that they would stay closed today after being closed yesterday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Superintendent Dr. Leadriane Roby urged people to stay safe and wa...

(ZEELAND TOWNSHIP)-The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office says white-out conditions and slick rids were the key factor in a 15-car accident near the 59-mile marker on eastbound I-196 this morning. Crews arriving on the scene at 11:30 also found additional vehicles had gone off the pavement to avoid the multi-vehicle crash....

(ALLENDALE)-Grand Valley State University is not taking any chances with student safety during this frigid spell of wintery weather. The school announced Monday afternoon that it would shift to remote learning for all campuses on Tuesday, January 21st. West Michigan is currently under a winter and cold weather advisory...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) -A cold weather advisory is in effect for west Michigan from the National Weather Service as the coldest air that has hit the area since January 2019 has settled in. Wind chill readings will be as cold as 25-degrees-below-zero until noon Wednesday and high temperatures are in the single digits to...

ALLENDALE TOWNSHIP, Mich. - A man is in custody after Sheriff Deputies were called to the scene of an apparent armed robbery in Allendale Township Saturday morning around 2:11 a.m. at parking lot off 48th Avenue near West Campus Drive. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office says that a 19-year-old Grand Rapids man reported...

(Lansing, MI) - The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory for the entire state of Michigan until Wednesday. Wind chill readings are expected to be between ten and 25-degrees below zero. An extreme cold warning is in effect for the western portion of the Upper Peninsula, with wind chills expected t...

(Dearborn, MI) - Triple-A of Michigan is issuing a statewide Arctic Air Advisory. The auto club is urging people to have a charging system tested to make sure vehicle batteries don't die, keep at least a half-tank of gas in the tank to prevent it from freezing, and make sure they have windshield washer fluid that won't...

(Grand Rapids, MI) - A cold weather advisory is in effect for west Michigan from the National Weather Service as the coldest air that has hit the area since January 2019 has settled in. Wind chill readings will be as cold as 25-degrees-below-zero until noon Wednesday and high temperatures are in the single digits today...

Grand Rapids, MI (WGHN) - The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Ottawa County from 7:00 p.m Saturday through 1:00 a.m. Monday, January 20th. * WHAT...Lake effect snow and areas of blowing and drifting snow expected. Snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches expected with...

(Grand Rapids, MI) - An Arctic blast is expected to hit Western Michigan early next week. Temperatures will begin to drop on Saturday, with the real frigid weather coming Sunday morning, with lows in the single digits. The coldest days of the week will be Monday and Tuesday with single-digit highs. Winds will be quite ...

LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II proclaimed January 18 as Honolulu Blue Day in Michigan, celebrating the Detroit Lions' exceptional 2024-25 season and rallying support as they kick off their playoff campaign. "GRIT lies at the foundation of the Michi...

Holland, MI (WGHN) - The Holland Department of Public Safety is reminding drivers to slow down in winter conditions especially in the area of emergency vehicles or others vehicles on the side of the road. Thursday evening one of their officers was on a motorist assist call and the officer was blocking the left lane of...

(Grand Haven, MI) - A paroled sex offender has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in Ottawa County's Port Sheldon Township in a September incident last year. Gregory DuJardine is expected to be sentenced to at least 25 years in prison for the attack that happened after he followed a woman on US-31 and cra...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Wine About Winter is tonight fom 5-8 p.m. in downtown Grand Haven! Stroll through the charming streets of Downtown and Centertown while sampling a variety of wines, mingling with friends, and exploring local businesses. Hear the interview with Chandi Pape from Grand Haven Main Street below. Sta...

(Detroit, MI) - The NFC's number-one seeded Detroit Lions will battle the sixth-seeded Washington Commanders tomorrow night in the playoffs at Ford Field. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m., televised on Fox and available on all Lions radio affiliates. The winner will advance to the NFC Championship game next weekend, which wil...

(Grand Rapids, MI) - ArtPrize last fall had over 71-million-dollars in economic impact in west Michigan. The Grand Rapids art competition attracted nearly 800-thousand visitors last year. Eighty-six percent said they were likely to return to the area, 45-percent had attended ArtPrize more than five times, and 57-percen...

(Lansing, MI) - A pair of bills have been approved by a state House committee and will soon be up for a full House vote to change the upcoming minimum wage hike and paid sick time law. Restaurant workers and owners have been pushing to keep the lower tipped wage in place, saying it that disappears and they earn 15-doll...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Slick travel conditions are occurring this Thursday morning, but road crews are out. There is blowing and drifting of snow at the moment and snow should diminish through the morning. Motorists should be alert for low visibilities and snow covered roads. Allow extra time to reach your destinati...

West Olive, MI (WGHN) - The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office's "Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events" class offers thought-provoking and eye-opening strategies for surviving an active shooter event. There is no cost for the class, but registration is required, and space is limited. It takes place January ...

(Detroit, MI) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer says the future of the entire auto industry is currently at stake and "the very core of Michigan's economy is on the line." She delivered her "Road Ahead" address yesterday at the Detroit Auto Show, calling for updates to the state's economic tool kit and fi...

(Bay Village, OH) --Funeral arrangements are set for the Hope College student hit and killed by a train in Holland last Saturday. Police said 20-year-old Jennifer Kasunick, who was blind, had been walking when the train signals were activated. She stopped but didn't realize she was too close to the tracks. Visiting hou...

LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) has officially opened nominations for the Stars of the Industry Awards. This prestigious event recognizes exceptional leaders within Michigan's hospitality industry who have demonstrated professionalism, creativity and commitment to enhancing the...

LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver her Road Ahead Address at the Detroit Auto Show in advance of the inauguration, presenting a commonsense path forward for Michigan's economy. Since elected, Governor Whitmer has made clear that she will work with anyone to support Michiganders across the...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - The Ottawa County Road Commission crews are in cleanup mode today, hitting local roads, and subdivision streets/cul-de-sacs, and other areas. They ask that you please drive carefully and watch for possible slick spots on area roads. Asr crews work to push all the snow back from the last few day...

LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Michigan's statewide contest to draw the Detroit Lions logo. During the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit, Governor Whitmer created her own rendition of the Detroit Lions Logo and now she wants all Michiganders to have the opportunity. "The Lions have captured...