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Wyoming High School News Team Tapes at WKTV

Wyoming High School students visit WKTV to record their Wyo News show

Wyoming High School students recorded WYO News with teacher Jon Bushen on Oct. 30. (Photo: WKTV)

By:Cris Greer, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org

Wyoming Police investigate shooting on Fox Run Drive SW; one person injured

The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment, where he remains in critical, but stable condition. (Photo: WKTV/Deborah Reed)

By:Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Staff, greer@wktv.org

Calling all ghost hunters – The Haunted History Trail is coming to Michigan

The Branch District Library is one of many sites on the Haunted History Trail of Michigan. Unusual activity has been reported by staff, including footsteps, unexplained sounds and other strange occurrences. (Photo Courtesy: Haunted History Trail of Michigan/Amity Photos)

By:Lillian Reiner, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Contributor, greer@wktv.org

WKTV We the People: Get to know your local Kentwood and Wyoming candidates

WKTV invited local candidates to create a video for the upcoming general election involving key races that affect Kentwood and Wyoming voters.

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

Local Sports Update

WKTV Friday Night Highlights (Feb. 2, 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

East Kentwood Boys stay unbeaten in Red after two more wins; ranked second in state

The Falcons, 13-1 overall and ranked second in state, continued their winning ways with a come-from-behind 54-52 win Friday over Grandville. CLICK OPEN FOR VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS!

By:Bill Rohn, WKTV Contributor, Friday Night Highlights Host, greer@wktv.org

Tri-unity buzzer-beater tops Lee Wednesday, 51-49

Lee’s Braylon Huff and JR Metcalf defend against Tri-unity’s Cody Osbun and Caleb Hofmann. (WKTV/Bill Rohn) CLICK OPEN FOR VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS!

By:Bill Rohn, WKTV Contributor, Friday Night Highlights Host, greer@wktv.org

MHSAA approves expansion of Personal Branding Activities for student-athletes; commonly referred to as NIL (Name-Image-Likeness)

“This is the essence of what NIL was supposed to allow in the first place, and we’re confident we’ve crafted language that allows true NIL opportunities without affecting competitive equity among our member schools,” said MHSAA Executive Director Mark Uyl. (Image Courtesy, MHSAA)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Don’t miss these local basketball clips! WKTV Friday Night Highlights (1-26-26)

DO NOT MISS our new and exciting WKTV Friday Night Highlights local basketball clips featuring hosts Bill Rohn and Tom Conquest.

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

Local News

Kentwood Police hold press conference on three recent crimes, including attempted kidnapping

Kentwood Police Captain Tim Wierenga gave WKTV and local media updates on three recent crimes, including an attempted kidnapping of a 14-year-old girl in the 1800 block of Rondo Street on May 12. CLICK OPEN TO WATCH PRESS CONFERENCE!

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

Kentwood Police arrest 29-year-old male for Assault and Battery and Attempted Kidnapping in two separate incidents

The incidents occurred on Tuesday, May 12. Suspect John Moore was charged and lodged at the Kent County Correctional Facility. (See video provided by Kentwood Police inside)

By:WKTV Staff

American Red Cross blood drives return to RiverTown Crossings on June 12 and June 26

Donors who give blood between June 1 and June 28 will receive a $15 e‑gift card and be entered for a chance to win a $7,500 prize. (Photo: RiverTown Crossings: Used with Permission)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

West Michigan Veterans & Family Resource and Empowerment Gathering June 14 at Hero’s/Shero’s Corner Kentwood

The event, held from 4 to 7 p.m., is a new quarterly gathering to strengthen, support and inform the veteran community and their families in West Michigan. (Logo: Michigan Women Veterans Empowerment: Used with Permission)

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

Local siblings share tragedy of losing brother on USS Indianapolis during WWII

Editor’s Note: WKTV is reposting this unique, local story in honor of Seaman 2nd Class George David Payne and all the United States veterans. The USS Indianapolis sank on July 30, 1945, after being struck by two Japanese torpedoes. USS Indianapolis in its prime. (Photo: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Archives: Used with Permission)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org, May 23, 2025

WKTV Journal