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Dozens of families brave the dark for annual Yeti hunt at Stanaback Park; CHECK OUT OUR COOL NEW VIDEO!

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. CHECK OUT THIS COOL YETI HUNT VIDEO! (WKTV/Ruth Thornton)

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

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre announces 100th Anniversary lineup; eight inaugural and legacy productions

In addition to these exciting titles, an equally special announcement is the continuation of affordable and accessible theatre with “Pick Your Price Wednesdays.” (Photo Courtesy, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Midwestern flavors meet Mexico; WKTV producer finds Michigan connection in Puerto Vallarta Chili Cookoff

Detroit native Karl Griggs wins Puerto Vallarta Chili Cookoff with grandma’s recipe. (Photo Courtesy, Patty Williams)

By:Patty Williams, 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

Local Sports Update

Check out our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season (9-26-25)

Don’t miss these new and exciting highlights from several local football games from our latest Friday Night Highlights show of the season! Open here!

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

Check out our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season (9-19-25)

Don’t miss these new and exciting highlights from several local football games from our latest Friday Night Highlights show of the season! Open here!

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

East Kentwood falls short at Rockford in OK Red football showdown

Division 1 football heavyweights East Kentwood and Rockford battled it out Friday in an OK Red game. (Photo Courtesy, Eli Reed)

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

Former WKTV personality, Berlin Raceway legend George Keen inducted into Berlin Hall of Fame

George Keen, left, and Ralph Baker on “The Racing Show,” taped by WKTV for decades. (WKTV)

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

East Kentwood opens conference play with offensive explosion at Jenison; Falcons total 500 yards

Senior quarterback Kayd Coffman completed 15-of-20 passes for 225 yards and three touchdowns. Look inside for game highlights! (Photo Courtesy, Falcon News Network)

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

Local News

Proper Beverage Co. boosts production capacity and capabilities with new Kentwood facility; initially creating 100 new jobs

Expected to begin operations in mid-2026, the facility is designed to operate with a capacity of 225 million cans per year. (Photo Courtesy, Proper Beverage Co.)

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming’s Godwin Mercado accepting event reservations, farmers market vendor applications

Those interested in reserving the Godwin Mercado for an event or in becoming a Farmers Market vendor can now apply.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Godwin Mercado to host Wyoming Winter Wonderland community event on Dec. 5 & 6

The City of Wyoming invites families to celebrate the magic of the season at Wyoming Winter Wonderland, a free community event filled with holiday cheer.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Local drop-off locations open for Operation Christmas Child Nov. 17-24

Volunteers are collecting Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts at nearly 5,000 drop-off locations across the country during National Collection Week, Nov. 17–24.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Davenport University and Michigan Hispanic Chamber join to offer scholarships

The new Corporate Partner Scholarship Program can ease the financial burden of higher education for new students and create opportunities for career growth and advancement for others.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

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