Podcasts

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Last Saturday on a dreary day in January, journalist Mary Ellen Murphy of Good Morning Grand Haven and journalist Sarah Leach of Ottawa News Network sat down and were brainstorming on how to further cover the happenings in Ottawa County. What happened was a podcast was born. Hear a little tast...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - A timely update from the Ottawa County Road Commission on today's roads. Hear the interview with Alex Doty below. Frigid arctic air is keeping its grip on Michigan today. Wind chill reading as cold as 25-below-zero are expected into tomorrow and high temperatures are just in the single digits. ...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - The Ottawa County Road Commission checked in on Good Morning Grand Haven. Alex Doty, Communications Administrator says they have their work cut out for them with a Winter Weather Advisory through 1:00 a.m. Wednesday and a Cold Weather Advisory till noon Wednesday, January 22. Hear the interview...

(Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) -State Rep. Greg VanWoerkom (R-Norton Shores) check in every third Friday of the month. Hear the interview below. VanWoerkom was sworn into office for another term today. Michigan's 103rd legislative term began following today's swearing-in ceremony. The oath was administered by Supreme Court Ju...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Nick Nerbonne of Pure Michigan checks in every week with a new topics every week! All about winter and the Detroit Lions! Hear the interview below. World of Winter Did you know Grand Rapids is home to the largest winter festival in the U.S.? Art installations are located throughout downtown GR,...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Wine About Winter is this Friday from 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...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Merchants and Makers at the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival is on Friday, August 1 and 2nd at Central Park. Hear how this came to be and what's in store this year in this the interview below with Shyle Lyons of Merchants and Makers.

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Journalist Sarah Leach stops in to chat with Mary Ellen Murphy on Good Morning Grand Haven about the new non-profit Ottawa News Network. A listening tour kicks off Monday at Loutit District Library. Leach is a Pulitzer Prize nominee and won the Social Justice Award in Holland last January. He...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Nick Nerbonne from Pure Michigan checks in every week with lots of topics. Hear the interview below. Detroit one of NY Times places to go for 2025 Detroit is one of the NY Times' "52 Places to Go This year" joining global destinations like the British Virgin Islands and Sicily. Contin...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - The New Vision program at Trinity Health Grand Haven is a supervised medical stabilization and detox program designed to help individuals safely withdraw from substances like alcohol, opiates, benzodiazepines, and other drugs. The program is intended for adults who are physically dependent on t...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Mayor Bob Monetza on this first Monday of 2025 to go over tonight's agenda. City Council meets at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Find the agenda here. Hear the interview below.

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Every year we chat with the Rev. Dan Anderson from Spring Lake Presbyterian Church in Spring Lake during the holiday and reflect. Hear the interview below. Holiday services here.

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Ottawa County Commissioner Roger Bergman steps into the WGHN studios one final time. Hear the interview below. The latest in the county here. Even more right here.

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - State Rep. Greg VanWoerkom and his House Republican colleagues have announced they are not voting on any more bills until House Democrats prioritize policies to save the jobs of tipped restaurant servers and bartenders and fix a convoluted and burdensome sick leave law. Hear the interview here ...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Nick Nerbonne of Pure Michigan checks in with tons of Winter fun. Hear the interview below. Take a Hike There are so many great trails to explore - Rosy Mound, Hoffmaster State Park, Hemlock Crossing & Pine Bend Shop and Dine in a West Michigan downtown For every $100 spent at a locally own...

In celebration of Harbor Transit's 50-year anniversary in 2025, Marketing Director Annilese Walker discusses a Bus Wrap Artwork Contest to celebrate their legacy of service to the community.

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Cookies with Council is tonight at 7 before the Grand Haven city council meeting at City Hall. They do this every year during the holidays. Mayor Bob Monetza has more in the interview below. The meeting is at 7:30 tonight. On the agenda there will be a presentation of a follow up for the Commun...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Central Park Players, Timberlake Guild Performers, and WGHN Presents "A Christmas Carol" A LIVE Radio Play on December 19th at 7:00 p.m. Hear the interview below. This broadcast is brought to you by The City Farmer, Baker Lumber, Grand Haven Main Street DDA, Must Love Dogs and The Oak...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Donations with the Salvation Army of Grand Haven are down by $25,000 this year and the need is even greater than last year. They are doing a mail campaign and of course the red kettle is another form of fundraising. They really need your help this year. Hear the interview with Major James Munga...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Nick Nerbonne with Pure Michigan checks in to talk about the gift of travel for the holidays and winter fun! Hear the interview below. Couples getaways book a weekend at the Foundation or Siren Hotel in downtown Detroit and enjoy one of the world-class culinary opportunities Stay at a B&B i...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Another update with Alex Doty, Communications Administrator with Ottawa County Road Commission. Hear the interview below. Schools are closed in West Michigan as Lake effect snow is now blanketing west Michigan. Dozens of vehicles were involved in crashes and slide-offs last night and early this...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Ottawa County Commissioner Roger Bergman checked into Good Morning Grand Haven after two closed sessions Tuesday where The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners voted to release Jordan Epperson from his role as Administrative aid and Interim County Administrator Benjamin Wetmore as well. Here ...

Spring Lake, MI (WGHN) - Kerri Henderson stopped by the WGHN studios to share that the Spring Lake Gingerbread House that is her actual home on the corner of Exchange and Division will once again be the place for photos with Santa this Sunday from 5-8 p.m. Henderson honors her late son Conner who died of cancer a few y...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Alex Doty of the Ottawa County Road Commission gives us an update on the Winter Storm and how the crews are tackling the elements.

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Ottawa, Berrien, and Van Buren counties took the brunt of the lake effect snowstorm that hit Monday. Port Sheldon in Ottawa County received over 12-inches of snow, and Ottawa County's West Olive had ten inches.In Van Buren County, Hartford received seven-and-a-half inches of snow, and South Hav...

GRAND HAVEN, MICH. - Central Park Players will present a holiday classic from the writer of the musical theatre classic, "The Music Man!," and based on the movie of the same name, "Miracle on 34th Street." The musical will run for five performances at Central Park Place in Grand Haven on December 6...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - Mayor Bob Monetza stopped into Good Morning Grand Haven to discuss tonight's meeting at City Hall. Find the agenda here. Hear the interview below.

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - It's not often you get to talk to two non profits at the same time, but we did just that on Good Morning Grand Haven. Gracious Grounds and BlueBird Cancer Retreats have teamed up for a holiday project. It's for cancer patients in the tri cities and they are putting together holiday gift bags. H...

Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) - A new law will require drivers to give more room to snow plows starting this winter. Governor Whitmer signed a bill in July that requires drivers to keep their vehicles at least 200-feet from an active plow. Alex Doty with the Ottawa County Road Commission states says that 200-feet is about 13 ...

Ashley Holford a Medical Social Worker at Trinity Health spoke with Good Morning Grand Haven. Hear the interview below. By: Carrie Mull, DNP RN, administrative director of behavioral health at Trinity Health in West Michigan The holiday season often brings joy and excitement, but it can also be a source of stress due ...