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Dozens of families brave the dark for annual Yeti hunt at Stanaback Park

Yard signs, Yeti footprints, patches of fur and other clues and fun facts were scattered along the short loop trail located at 3717 Whitebud Drive SE in Kentwood. STAY TUNED FOR A COOL VIDEO! (WKTV/Ruth Thornton)

By:Ruth Thornton, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Top 100 Global Child Prodigy Award winner emphasizes “kindness” at local State of the Child conference

A 15-year-old youth advocate and speaker educates 400+ community professionals on what it means to run the race of kindness.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Check out our WKTV News Today video of Woodland Mall’s 12th Annual African American Live Museum

A cast of 26 people ages 10-70 put on more than 15 live performances featuring remarkable African American figures throughout history and in current culture from politics, sports, science, arts, entertainment and more.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org

First Godwin Mercado farmers market season sponsored by University of Michigan Health-West

Located at 301 36th St. SW in Wyoming, the Godwin Mercado Farmers Market will offer fresh, locally grown produce every Sunday (May-October) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Photo Courtesy, Deborah Reed)

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Local Sports Update

WKTV Friday Night Highlights (March 2, 2026); check out these local boys basketball team clips from the MHSAA tourney

WKTV was at several local boys basketball tournament games last week to bring you some exciting highlights. CLICK OPEN TO WATCH THE SHOW!

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor/Sports Director, greer@wktv.org

WATCH THIS! WKTV Friday Night Highlights (Feb. 23, 2026)

CLICK HERE! WKTV Friday Night Highlights featuring hosts Bill Rohn and Tom Conquest.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor/Sports Director, greer@wktv.org

South Christian boys cruising along despite heavy graduation losses

The Sailors, who are ranked in the top five in the state in Division 2 in the MHSAA power rankings, begin district tournament play Wednesday against West Michigan Aviation Academy at 7 p.m. in a district semifinal game at Godwin Heights.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

WATCH THIS! WKTV Friday Night Highlights (Feb. 16, 2026)

DO NOT MISS our new and exciting WKTV Friday Night Highlights featuring hosts Bill Rohn and Tom Conquest. CLICK OPEN TO VIEW OUR SHOW!

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor/Sports Director, greer@wktv.org

WKTV Friday Night Highlights (Feb. 9, 2026)

CLICK HERE! WKTV Friday Night Highlights featuring host Tom Conquest.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor/Sports Director, greer@wktv.org

Local News

Hunt Michigan Collaborative Farm Tour helps farmers reduce crop damage by deer

It’s estimated that hundreds of thousands of dollars in crop damage occurs each year. For more info on the Farm Tour CLICK HERE! (Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

WKTV Contributor witnesses unrest in Puerto Vallarta after cartel leader’s death; forced to flee

From her rental home in Puerto Vallarta, WKTV Contributor Patty Williams witnessed the upheaval after cartel leader El Mencho was killed. (Photo Courtesy, Patty Williams)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org and Patty Williams, WKTV Contributor

Michigan’s Adventure now hiring for 2026 season

Parent company Six Flags to celebrate National Hiring Week Feb. 14-22 with Coast-to-Coast Hiring Blitz to fill a wide variety of roles with competitive wages and perks.(Photo Courtesy, Michigan’s Adventure)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Red Door still open at Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids; celebrating 25 years

For 25 years, Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids has remained committed to making emotional support accessible to all, at no cost. That commitment is only possible because of the generosity of our community. (Image Courtesy, Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Wyoming PD Forensic Science Unit receives initial accreditation for Drug Analysis and Latent Print Examination

The accreditation was awarded following a comprehensive and independent assessment, marking a significant milestone for the Department.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

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