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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

Check out these local football playoff clips! WKTV Friday Night Highlights (10-31-25)

Don’t miss these new and exciting WKTV Friday Night Highlights PLAYOFF CLIPS from local football games! OPEN HERE!

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

East Kentwood opens playoffs with 49-point outburst in win over Grand Ledge; Falcons total 555 yards

East Kentwood was firing on all cylinders Friday in its 49-15 Division 1 playoff-opening win over Grand Ledge. South Christian, Kelloggsville and Godwin Heights all fell in the first round. (Photo, Eli Reed)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org
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Four area football teams begin playoffs Friday; Check out all the details inside!

Click open this story to read all the great details and coach comments about the following local teams that qualified for the MHSAA state playoffs: Godwin Heights, Kelloggsville, East Kentwood and South Christian.

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

Kelloggsville turns back Holland to secure spot in state football playoffs; Keyontae Gibson gets 416 yards and five TDs

Kelloggsville running back Keyontae Gibson turned in a game to remember. Check out all the details inside!

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org
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CHECK THIS OUT: Watch our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season (10-24-25)

Don’t miss these new and exciting WKTV Friday Night Highlights from local football games! OPEN HERE!

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

Local News

Grand Rapids Public Museum celebrates opening of Expanding Curiosity Riverfront Expansion

This new riverfront space expands public access and strengthens connections to the Grand River through outdoor education. (Photo: Grand Rapids Public Museum: Used with Permission)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Wyoming Police Department investigates pedestrian/train crash Monday

One person was seriously injured after being struck by a train Monday near the 5800 block of Clay Avenue SW in Wyoming. (WKTV, Deborah Reed)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

East Kentwood Red Storm Robotics prepares to host FIRST Robotics tournament April 10-11, provides inside look into program

Opening ceremonies for Day 1 begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 10, and on Day 2 at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at East Kentwood High School. CLICK OPEN TO VIEW THE VIDEO!

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

Unearth family fun during 49th annual Indian Mounds Rock & Mineral Show at Rogers Plaza, April 9-11

This year’s Rock & Mineral Show will feature hands-on activities, a food court, 50 dealers and artisans and one-of-a-kind creations by industry experts. (Photo: Indian Mounds Rock & Mineral Show: Used with Permission)

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

West Michigan program receives $77,000 to fight invasive species threatening the outdoors

A West Michigan CISMA technician pulls invasive yellow floating heart in Kent County, Mich. (Photo Courtesy, Ottawa Conservation District)

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

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