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Mr. Basketball contender Cam Ryans sinks last-second three to edge East Kentwood; Northview advances to state quarterfinals

Ryans, a 6-4 senior and Mr. Basketball candidate was spectacular, nailing a three-point buzzer-beater to cap a 30-point performance as the Wildcats defeated the Falcons 52-50 before a sellout crowd Thursday at Caledonia. (WKTV/Bill Rohn)

By:Bill Rohn, WKTV Contributor, 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

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

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

Wyoming’s Brian Campbell looks for third consecutive track title at Berlin Raceway 

A 25-year racing veteran at Berlin, Campbell is part of a large group of drivers who are in hot pursuit of the Super Late Model title.

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

MHSAA: A century of school sports

A primary mission of the MHSAA’s 100-year anniversary has been to connect today’s athletes, administrators, coaches, game officials and spectators with their roles in the ever-growing story of school sports in Michigan.

By:Geoff Kimmerly, MHSAA.com senior editor, greer@wktv.org

Flights to Detroit Lions away games available through Delta at Ford International Airport

The airline will offer roundtrip tickets to five Lions away games and one University of Michigan away game. Lions season tickets are sold out this fall and single tickets are extremely limited, so the move allows fans to more easily see their beloved team on the road.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

NEWLY RELEASED: WKTV’s Friday Night Highlights Golden Gloves action PART 2

WKTV Hosts Bob Serulla and Jordan Shimmell plus Guest Host Junior Rios walk you through the Michigan Golden Gloves Championships in this exciting Friday Night Highlights Golden Gloves edition PART 2.

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

WKTV’s Friday Night Highlights Golden Gloves action; PART 1

WKTV Hosts Bob Serulla and Jordan Shimmell walk you through the Michigan Golden Gloves Championships in this exciting Friday Night Highlights Golden Gloves edition PART 1.

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

Local News

Between Rosie the Riveter and Sons of the American Revolution, Marine Corps vet Eric Winters is deeply connected to history

Eric Winters and his son James are not only Sons of the American Revolution, but also belong to the American Rosie the Riveter Association.

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

Kentwood Mayor Stephen Kepley wins fourth term

Kentwood Mayor Stephen Kepley was elected to serve a fourth term after defeating challenger Monica Sparks, who’s in her fourth term as a Kent County Commissioner (District 12).

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

Voters approve $29.75M bond proposal, sinking fund millage renewal for Wyoming Public Schools

The approved bond will provide support for WPS day-to-day district operations and complete projects identified in their long-range Facility Master Plan.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

Kent District Library accepting nominations for KDL Literacy Champion Award

The Literacy Champion Award will go to one individual and one organization who has demonstrated leadership and exceptional achievement in advancing reading.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Unity over division: iCI Nation Gala unites local officials, police and business owners through a lens of value

150+ people attended the annual iCI Nation Gala to celebrate local protectors while supporting the mission to unite citizens, police officers and organizational resources to create a stronger and healthier city.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

WKTV Journal