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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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Local Sports Update
Tri-unity boys advance to basketball regionals; more game photos inside!
The Tri-unity Christian boys basketball team beat Zion Christian 66-35 to advance to regional play. Check out the cool photos inside. (Photos Courtesy, Becky Rillema)
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South Christian boys advance in basketball playoffs; check out our WKTV highlight reel!
The Sailors now face Grand Rapids Catholic Central at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, at Grand Rapids Christian in a regional semifinal. (Photo Courtesy, David Kool)
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Check this out! Our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights: FEB. 27
Click here to see our latest edition of WKTV Friday Night Highlights featuring many recent basketball games from local boys and girls teams.
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East Kentwood overcomes slow start to outlast Wyoming in district basketball semifinal
East Kentwood’s Randy Chapman led with 26 points. (WKTV Greg Chrapek)
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Tri-unity honors legendary Coach Mark Keeler in final home game last Friday
The current Tri-unity Christian team and some former players join together at Coach Mark Keeler’s final home game of his career (Courtesy, Tri-unity Christian/Katlyn Keeler)
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Helping homeless KPS students: a low-budget, challenging, yet rewarding endeavor
The number of Kentwood Public Schools students qualifying for services was 359 last year district-wide. The numbers have increased since COVID, and Sarah Weir, Student Services Liaison for KPS, estimates around 10 percent of students could qualify for services. (Supply room for KPS students/families in need. Photo Courtesy, Kentwood Public Schools)
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Phishing tactics are evolving – here’s how to identify spoofs and scams
Like a thief with a mask, phishers hide behind falsified identities of companies you know.
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Wimee the Robot empowers millions of children through creativity and storytelling
Wimee the Robot is a children’s PBS character that has been inspiring youth to be creative, use their imaginations and learn through technology since 2016.
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Bold vision realized: City of Wyoming celebrates opening of 28th Street pedestrian bridge
Wyoming celebrated the grand opening of their new pedestrian bridge over 28th Street with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and free community event.
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City of Kentwood to host fourth Adaptive Recreation Expo
The Oct. 2 event will feature local programs and resources for individuals of all abilities.
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