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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

East Kentwood opens conference play with offensive explosion at Jenison; Falcons total 500 yards

Senior quarterback Kayd Coffman completed 15-of-20 passes for 225 yards and three touchdowns. Look inside for game highlights! (Photo Courtesy, Falcon News Network)

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

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

Local News

WKTV Contributor witnesses unrest in Puerto Vallarta after cartel leader’s death; forced to flee

From her rental home in Puerto Vallarta, WKTV Contributor Patty Williams witnessed the upheaval after cartel leader El Mencho was killed. (Photo Courtesy, Patty Williams)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org and Patty Williams, WKTV Contributor

First Godwin Mercado farmers market season sponsored by University of Michigan Health-West

Located at 301 36th St. SW in Wyoming, the Godwin Mercado Farmers Market will offer fresh, locally grown produce every Sunday (May-October) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Photo Courtesy, Deborah Reed)

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

Michigan’s Adventure now hiring for 2026 season

Parent company Six Flags to celebrate National Hiring Week Feb. 14-22 with Coast-to-Coast Hiring Blitz to fill a wide variety of roles with competitive wages and perks.(Photo Courtesy, Michigan’s Adventure)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Red Door still open at Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids; celebrating 25 years

For 25 years, Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids has remained committed to making emotional support accessible to all, at no cost. That commitment is only possible because of the generosity of our community. (Image Courtesy, Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Wyoming PD Forensic Science Unit receives initial accreditation for Drug Analysis and Latent Print Examination

The accreditation was awarded following a comprehensive and independent assessment, marking a significant milestone for the Department.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

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