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City of Wyoming selects Nicole Hofert as Deputy City Manager

Hofert brings years of municipal experience to new role, including most recently as the City’s Community and Economic Development Director.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Kentwood Police respond to “shots fired” Tuesday evening

One 18-year-old male and one 17-year-old male subject matching the description were located shortly after the call walking in the area. Open for more details.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

“Your voice matters” – Community conversations with State Rep. John Fitzgerald

Rep. Fitzgerald invited members of the community to Community Conversation at The Stray in Wyoming for an open and meaningful discussion about concerns and priorities of the community.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

Godwin Mercado to host Wyoming Winter Wonderland community event on Dec. 5 & 6

The City of Wyoming invites families to celebrate the magic of the season at Wyoming Winter Wonderland, a free community event filled with holiday cheer.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Local Sports Update

Check out our WKTV Friday Night Highlights show from Week 5

Don’t miss these exciting local high school football clips from Sept. 27.

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

Host Forest Hills Central knocks off South Christian 34-13; check out our WKTV highlights

The Sailors got their first loss of the season, falling to 1-1 in the newly-aligned OK Gold, 4-1 overall.

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

Check out our WKTV Friday Night Highlights show from Week 4

Don’t miss these exciting local high school football clips from Sept. 20.

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

Defense leads the way as Falcons turn back West Ottawa, set up showdown with Hudsonville 

East Kentwood’s Kayd Coffman (pictured) completed 10-of-16 passes for 225 yards and two touchdowns, Caiden Holt caught a pair of passes for 65 yards and a touchdown, and Elijah Jones led with 99 yards rushing. (Courtesy, Falcon News Network)

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

Check out our WKTV Friday Night Highlights show from Week 3

Don’t miss these exciting local high school football clips from Sept. 13.

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

Local News

Kentwood invites community members of all ages to Kickoff to Summer Celebration May 31

The festival will feature food trucks, live music and more on Saturday, May 31. Click open for more details.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood Police investigating shooting Wednesday evening in Wingate Apartments

During the investigation, two victims arrived at a local hospital with gunshot wounds. Both victims arrived with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. Kentwood Police are still actively investigating and searching for all involved persons, however, this is not believed to be a random act of violence, and there is no known threat to the public currently.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org, May 29, 2025

Portion of Paul Henry Thornapple Trail closed for improvements Wednesday, May 28, through end of June

The improvements include reconstruction of the trail from 44th Street SE to the trailhead at Wing Avenue and a small section in East Paris Nature Park, 5995 East Paris Ave. Click open for more details and resurfacing map.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood Police respond to shooting report Saturday in the 4700 block of Ridgebrook Ave. SE

Upon arrival, officers located several casings, along with damage to vehicles and a residence. At this time no injuries were reported, and no suspects have been arrested.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org, May 25, 2025

Local siblings share tragedy of losing brother on USS Indianapolis during WWII

Editor’s Note: WKTV is reposting this unique, local story in honor of Seaman 2nd Class George David Payne and all the United States veterans. The USS Indianapolis sank on July 30, 1945, after being struck by two Japanese torpedoes.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org, May 23, 2025

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