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Sinkhole Causes I-196 Closure Near Airport

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 12, 2026) – Five years after it was renovated, a stretch of I-196 near West Michigan Regional Airport will need to be repaired. On Tuesday night, Michigan Department of Transportation crews blocked off the westbound/southbound lanes of the freeway at the Lincoln Road (M-40) exit due to a sinkhole that developed near the 45 mile marker, east of 60th Street. It was not immediately disclosed how deep the sinkhole is, what led to the sinkhole developing, or how many vehicles were damaged as a result of striking the sinkhole, before the roadway was blocked off.

Holland, MI · 08-12
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11 road closures on tap this week across Michigan

Michigan’s road construction season continues this week with plenty more orange barrels, barricades and detour signs spread across the state. More than 80 road projects and special events will begin between Sunday, Aug. 9, and Saturday, Aug. 15, resulting in various levels of closures, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. Those are in addition to dozens of ongoing local and state-level projects.

Michigan · 08-09
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28th Street at Division Avenue closed due to flooding

Grand Rapids, MI · 08-10

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Traffic alert for drivers on the lakeshore

Grand Rapids, MI · 08-07

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Local Concertgoers Share Their Parking Secrets

Concert fans are sharing cheaper parking options near Acrisure Amphitheater that could save you money before your next show.

Grand Rapids, MI · 08-04

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MDOT Fixing Allegan County Bridges After Repeated Hits

Those overpasses near Dorr that keep getting hit? MDOT is finally making repairs, but drivers should expect delays and detours.

Allegan County, MI · 08-06

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US-131 off ramp closure in downtown Grand Rapids extended

Grand Rapids, MI · 08-06

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Roundabout construction closes 2 township intersections in Ottawa County

OTTAWA COUNTY, MI - The Ottawa County Road Commission closed the intersection of 48th Avenue and Baldwin Street on July 27 to begin construction in Blendon and Georgetown townships. The closure will allow crews to build a new roundabout at the intersection, according to the news release. Work also involves...

Ottawa County, MI · 08-03

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Ride A Vintage Train Through Some Of Michigan’s Most Peaceful Countryside

A vintage train ride in West Michigan sounds charming on paper, but this one delivers far more than a quick nostalgia hit. At Coopersville & Marne Railway, the appeal is in the slow roll, the historic cars, and the way open countryside steadily takes over the view. Add themed excursions,...

Coopersville, MI · 08-06

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Ottawa Co. Roundabout Work Continues

GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 2, 2026) – As one roundabout north of Holland nears completion, the third of three scheduled construction projects involving this type of traffic control in Ottawa County is underway. Work began last Monday on a roundabout at the junction of 48th Avenue and Baldwin...

Ottawa County, MI · 08-02

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MSP: Northbound US-131 lanes reopen in Grand Rapids after 10-car crash

The northbound lanes of US-131 have reopened at Hall Street following an hourslong closure prompted by a crash involving up to 10 vehicles, including a jackknifed semi.

Grand Rapids, MI · 08-01

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Allendale Public Schools Eliminates Bus Routes Amid Driver Shortage

Allendale Public Schools in Michigan is establishing new non-transportation zones for the upcoming school year, meaning school buses will no longer pick up students living in certain areas as the district responds to an ongoing driver shortage, reported WZZM 13. According to the news report, Superintendent Garth Cooper said recruiting...

Allendale, MI · 08-01

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Hot cars are especially dangerous for kids. What experts are saying

As Michigan continues to experience summer heat, experts are warning that the consequences of leaving children in your vehicle for any length of time can be deadly. In Detroit, Grand Rapids and Lansing areas, local National Weather Service offices forecast temperatures climbing into the upper 80s by later this week, but even cooler temperatures can be too hot for children to remain in a vehicle. Each year, heatstroke claims the lives of nearly 40 children in cars nationwide, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Temperatures quickly rise in enclosed vehicles and can be fatal for children, pets or people with disabilities left inside, experts say. "It’s important for everyone to understand these tragedies can happen to anyone — but are always preventable," the NHTSA's website says. So far in 2026, 15 child deaths have been reported in vehicles, according to the National Safety Council. "Nearly every state has experienced at least one death since 1998. In both 2018 and 2019 a record number of 53 children died after being left in a hot vehicle ," the NSC said. While fatalities are rare in Michigan, they do still occur. Thirteen children died in Michigan vehicles between 1990 and 2025,

Michigan · 07-29

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Need for School Bus Drivers Continues as New Academic Year Approaches

HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 1, 2026) – School bells ring later this month, and an annual concern for districts is having enough bus drivers on hand. This week, Allendale Public Schools announced the elimination of bus service in some areas because of a driver shortage. New non-transportation zones will take effect when the school year begins, with some parents raising concerns about student safety and walking distances, but district officials say they will continue trying to recruit more drivers.

Holland, MI · 08-01

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Weekly Construction Update: July 31

Road Closure: Eighth Avenue, Byron Road to Quincy Street. WHERE: Eighth Avenue, Byron Road to Quincy Street, Jamestown Township. BACKGROUND: On Monday, Aug. 3, the Ottawa County Road Commission will be closing Eighth Avenue between Byron Road and Quincy Street in Jamestown Township for culvert replacement work. This project is...

Ottawa County, MI · 07-31

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Roundabout projects underway in Grand Rapids area

Construction season is now underway across West Michigan and you may soon notice several new roundabouts in Grand Rapids and Kent County.

Grand Rapids, MI · 07-30

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New Kentwood detours frustrate neighbors amid ongoing construction

A new closure on Breton Road has added another layer of disruption for Kentwood neighbors already adjusting to weeks of construction at 36th Street and Shaffer Avenue.

Grand Rapids, MI · 07-30

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MDOT Fixing Allegan County Bridges After Repeated Hits

Those overpasses near Dorr that keep getting hit? MDOT is finally making repairs, but drivers should expect delays and detours.

Allegan County, MI · 07-29

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What the new warning signs on US-131 mean, how they can help you

Kent County, MI · 07-29

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Roundabout Construction: Blendon/Georgetown Twps.

The Ottawa County Road Commission has scheduled roundabout construction work at the intersection of 48th Avenue and Baldwin Street in Blendon/Georgetown townships. Roundabout Construction: 48th Avenue at Baldwin Street. WHEN: Beginning Monday, July 27. WHERE: 48th Avenue at Baldwin Street, Blendon/Georgetown townships. WHY: Roundabout construction. BACKGROUND: The Ottawa County Road...

Ottawa County, MI · 07-27