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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
Wyoming boys basketball rolls to 78-52 victory at West Catholic
Brayden Williams (4) led Wyoming with 16 points in the win. Look inside for all the details. (WKTV Greg Chrapek)
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JUST IN! WKTV Friday Night Highlights Basketball: Jan. 23
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 boys basketball team applying “10 times the effort”
East Kentwood sophomore Jeremiah Cook (pictured) and Randy Chapman led the way for the Falcons with 20 points apiece. (WKTV Greg Chrapek)
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JUST IN! WKTV Friday Night Highlights Basketball
Click here to see our latest edition of WKTV Friday Night Highlights featuring many recent games from local boys and girls teams.
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Tri-unity Christian off to hot start in Mark Keeler’s final year; Coach gets remarkable 700th win
The Defenders are once again poised to make a run to the Breslin Center in the final year of Coach Mark Keeler’s storied career. (Pictured: Coach Keeler and wife Cheryl. Courtesy, JV Boys Coach Dean Holzwarth)
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Safeguarding our youth: Community connections forged to aid local juvenile services reform
Twenty-five representatives from various organizations gathered to collaborate and share about local efforts to safeguard our youth.
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Renovated Villa Bar & Banquet and The Dungeon unveiled during special ceremony Aug. 28
West Michigan is experiencing a new landmark in hospitality with the grand opening of Villa Bar & Banquet and its exclusive downstairs venue, The Dungeon.
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Hand2Hand celebrates new electric van at community/volunteer event with Consumers Energy
Consumers Energy joined the fight against hunger by donating an electric van that will help Hand2Hand deliver food to 15,000 children this school year.
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Kentwood to host The Vibe Fundraiser for Adaptive Recreation programs on Sept. 11
The backyard party will run from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Kentwood Library Courtyard – Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch, 4950 Breton Ave. SE. It will include food, cocktails, live DJ, a silent auction, giving wall and more.
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Ferris graduate’s internship at WKTV leads to television, film and family business
Former WKTV intern and aspiring filmmaker Alex Bernhardt makes waves with his work on Roger Rapoport’s recently released World War II film, “Old Heart.”
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