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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.
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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.
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Lee Legends call audible: Return to 8-man football for 2025 season
Due to low roster numbers, the Legends will once again compete in the MHSAA 8-man football division for the fourth-straight year.
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After a trip to the state semis, South Christian Sailors looking to keep momentum going
South Christian quarterback Austin Burgess has big shoes to fill taking over for standout Carson Vis, who signed to play basketball at WMU. (Greg Chrapek/WKTV Contributor)
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MHSAA News: Girls field hockey and boys volleyball make high school sports debut; boys tennis Finals update
Girls field hockey will be played in the fall, while boys volleyball begins its first season in the spring. Click open to see more changes for the MHSAA high school sports season. (Image Courtesy, MHSAA)
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Memories abound as fighters from Pride Boxing Club in Grand Rapids gather for reunion
Former boxing great Buster Mathis Jr., who attended the reunion, won 21 of 26 pro bouts including a USBA heavyweight championship, fighting Mike Tyson and Riddick Bowe during his career. (Greg Chrapek/WKTV)
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GVSU celebrates Black History Month with multiple events throughout February
GVSU Night at the Museum: As We Rise. One of many events in February celebrating Black History Month. CLICK OPEN TO SEE SCHEDULE (Image Courtesy, GVSU)
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GVSU data shows region’s economy sluggish for third straight month
The West Michigan economy began the new year much as it ended in 2025, sluggish, with many local firms still struggling to gain momentum, according to a report by GVSU researcher Brian Long. (Image Courtesy, pxhere.com)
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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)
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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.
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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
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