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Wyoming Police investigate early morning shooting involving multiple gunshot wounds

One person was injured following a shooting in the 900 block of 28th Street SW. CLICK OPEN FOR MORE DETAILS (Photo: WKTV/Deborah Reed)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood Police investigating assault on 24-year-old female that occurred Monday at East Paris Nature Park

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 30 years old, with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a white shirt with colored squares. CLICK OPEN FOR MORE DETAILS (Photo Courtesy, City of Kentwood)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Wyoming Police Department investigates homicide of 82-year-old female

A person of interest is in police custody following a homicide investigation in the 800 block of Marcia Street SW. (Photo: WKTV/Deborah Reed)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Soul Syndicate taking their funk and soul to Kentwood City Hall July 23

This is the fifth time the 10-member funk, soul and dance band has performed in the Kentwood Summer Concert Series. (Photo: Tom Taylor. Used with Permission)

By:Deborah Reed, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Local Sports Update

Check out our first WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season!

Don’t miss these exciting highlights from many of the local football games the past two weeks from our first Friday Night Highlights show of the season! Open here!

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

Kelloggsville football team begins season 2-0 under new coaching staff; beats Perry 48-28 Friday

The new look starts with new coach Justin Dennett. The early results are proving positive as the Rockets defeated Grant 43-14 to open the season and beat Perry 48-28 Friday.

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

East Kentwood offense finds high gear in non-league win against Byron Center

Led by a potent passing game and a productive ground attack, the Falcon offense found the end zone six times as it defeated Byron Center 43-14 in their first home game of the season. Look inside for video highlights.

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

South Christian opens season with 27-13 win at Grand Rapids Christian 

Four different Sailors ran the ball at least five times and six caught at least one pass, while the South Christian defense slowed down a potent GR Christian offense. QB Austin Burgess (pictured) completed 11-of-14 passes for 234 yards and a pair of TDs.

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

East Kentwood football team poised to hit next level behind MSU commit Kayd Coffman

“We have to stay healthy and continue to improve, if we can do that we have as good a shot as anybody to win the conference,” said EK Coach Tyrone Spencer.

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

Local News

Planet Rock opens in Wyoming; 50-foot climbing walls, family-friendly programs

Grand Rapids resident Mike Powell practicing bouldering at the Planet Rock grand opening. CLICK OPEN TO SEE THE COOL ROCK CLIMBING VIDEO. (Photo Courtesy, Ruth Thornton/WKTV Contributor)

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

YMCA Veggie Van returns to Care Resources, provides access to healthy food

The Veggie Van visits Care Resources’ Grand Rapids location twice a month year-round.

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

Enter the Write Michigan Teen Poetry Contest by Kent District Library

The contest is open to teens in grades 6-12 living or attending school in Kent County. CLICK OPEN FOR MORE INFO

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Bojangles to debut famous Carolina flavor with first Michigan restaurant on Feb. 3 in Wyoming

Bojangles is officially in Michigan. The new restaurant, located at 1730 28th St. SW in Wyoming, opens it doors Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 5:30 a.m. (Photo Courtesy, Bojangles)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Economic outlook shows slower growth for West Michigan

A year-long analysis of the West Michigan economy by a Grand Valley State University economist points to a clear trend — growth is slowing.

By:GVSU Communications, greer@wktv.org

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