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NEW: WKTV Friday Night Highlights Football (Oct. 16, 2026)

CLICK OPEN THIS STORY to see our new football clips from our latest FNH show featuring Host Mike Moll and several games from Friday, Oct. 16.

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

Start Garden: Michigan’s largest entrepreneur competition to award more than $500,000 in funding Oct. 22

Start Garden’s annual Demo Day on Oct. 22 will showcase the 50 finalists’ ideas and new funding options. (Photo Courtesy: Start Garden)

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

City of Wyoming appoints Eric Wiler as next Wyoming Police Chief

Wiler assumes the position of Police Chief, effective Feb. 4, 2027, immediately following Chief Kip Snyder’s retirement in Feb. 2027. In this role, Wiler will lead a team of nearly 103 full-time sworn officers and 21 civilian personnel. (Photo Courtesy, City of Wyoming)

By:Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Staff, 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

South Christian girls welcome back veteran core, off to strong start this season

The Sailors were 24-3 last year and co-champions of the OK Gold with West Catholic at 11-1 each. Senior Sophia Prins is expected to be one of the leaders. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

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

East Kentwood overcomes slow start to defeat Kalamazoo Loy Norrix

It took a while for the Falcons to find their groove during Tuesday’s game against Loy Norrix, but once they did, they rolled to a 73-51 win. East Kentwood’s CJ Reynolds led with 19 points in the win. (Photo from an earlier game. WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org
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Check out these local basketball clips! WKTV Friday Night Highlights (12-16-25)

Don’t miss these 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

Former Lions quarterback Eric Hipple shares glory days, mental health tragedies and hope in an exclusive WKTV interview

Eric Hipple has certainly experienced the highs and lows that life brings. Click here to read about his remarkable journey. (Photo Courtesy, Eric Hipple)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor/Sports Director and Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor

South Christian boys off to fast start despite heavy graduation losses

Despite a young roster that is shy on varsity experience, the Sailors got off to a strong start this season.

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

Local News

Local voters pass both proposals for Kentwood and Wyoming Public Schools May 5

Click open for the detailed voting results of these two local school proposals. (Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)

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

Wyoming High School students recognized for outstanding character at Alpha Wolf 11 assembly; star QB Trinidad Chambliss speaks 

The Alpha Wolf 11 Champions of Character assembly takes place twice a year and recognizes students in all four grades for kindness, compassion and leadership. Pictured are this year’s honorees. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

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

WKTV highlights from the Kentwood 8th Annual Limb Loss Awareness 5k April 25

All proceeds support Kentwood’s Adaptive Recreation Programs, which serve individuals with disabilities and provide safe, meaningful recreation opportunities year-round. (WKTV/Owen Herzenstiel)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Women At Risk, International offers local businesses a chance to save lives through annual Ornament Campaign

Handblown glass ornaments have been helping protect women across the world since 2009, and local businesses can now be a part of that process.(WKTV/Deborah Reed)

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

Therapy dogs transforming the courtroom; an eight-year celebration at Kent County Courthouse

Jeanne Lewis, proud owner of Rosie the dog and co-founder of West Michigan Therapy Dogs, now in its 25th year. (WKTV/Colleen Pierson)

By:Colleen Pierson, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

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