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Planet Rock opens in Wyoming; 50-foot climbing walls, family-friendly programs
Grand Rapids resident Mike Powell practicing bouldering at the Planet Rock grand opening. CLICK OPEN TO SEE THE COOL ROCK CLIMBING VIDEO. (Photo Courtesy, Ruth Thornton/WKTV Contributor)
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Ford International Airport FLITE Program announces selection of companies to test air travel solutions
$170 thousand in grants were awarded to Innovative Air Travel Solutions. Pictured: Airtrek Robotics will demonstrate autonomous wingwalking robots to test in a real-world FBO setting. (Photo Courtesy, Ford Airport)
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A quest to save a rare Michigan butterfly has high hopes; Poweshiek skipperling all but disappeared
The once common Poweshiek skipperling is getting an international helping hand for survival, including from John Ball Zoo. (Photo Courtesy, Ruth Thornton/WKTV Contributor)
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MSU Bug House Announces Six-Legged Saturdays beginning Jan. 17
The Michigan State University Bug House is launching Six-Legged Saturdays as a new addition to its public programming. Click open for more great details. (Photo Courtesy, MSU)
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Local Sports Update
Winning tradition continues for Tri-unity under new coach Brent Voorhees
Tri-unity Christian junior Cody Osbun averages 14 points, 8 rebounds and 3 steals per game. (Photo Courtesy, Becky Rillema)
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Don’t miss these local basketball clips! WKTV Friday Night Highlights (1-19-26)
Check out these new and exciting WKTV Friday Night Highlights local basketball clips featuring hosts Bill Rohn and Tom Conquest.
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Legends get halftime wake-up call; top Grand River Prep 83-49 Tuesday
The victory, which improved Lee‘s season record to 9-2, was especially sweet because the Legends played without starters Dere’on Brown and Jaden Potts, who missed the game with concussions. (WKTV/Bill Rohn)
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Wyoming girls back on track with win over Union Friday in WKTV Game of the Week
Guard Michaela Moore (23) led the Wolves with 30 points against Union in the WKTV Game of the Week. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
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Don’t miss these local basketball clips! WKTV Friday Night Highlights (1-12-26)
Check out these new and exciting WKTV Friday Night Highlights local basketball clips featuring hosts Bill Rohn and Tom Conquest.
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100+ car pile-up on Interstate 196 between Hudsonville and Zeeland closes highway Monday morning; Highway Now Re-opened
There were 10 total persons injured with non-life threatening injuries and 25 motorists were transported to Hudsonville High School. Both directions of I-196 re-opened Thursday night. (Photo Courtesy, Alan Levine, pxhere.com)
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Kip Snyder sworn in as new Wyoming Department of Public Safety Chief
In his role, Chief Snyder will lead a team of nearly 167 full-time sworn and civilian personnel from both the police and fire department. Snyder will serve in this role until his retirement in 2027.
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GVSU will commemorate legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with week of events Jan. 19-24
The GVSU community will reflect on the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a week of activities, January 19-24, in Grand Rapids and on its campuses.
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Kentwood Police respond to shooting Thursday night at Ridgebrook Ave. and Carriage Hill Dr.
Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile victim with non-life-threatening injuries. First responders rendered aid, and the victim was transported to an area hospital. Click open for more details.
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GVSU survey: West Michigan economy remains soft heading into 2026
Brian Long, director of supply chain management research at GVSU’s Seidman College of Business, said his December survey of the region’s businesses and purchasing managers revealed widespread uncertainty and concern among respondents. (Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)
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