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Wyoming Police investigate early morning shooting involving multiple gunshot wounds

One person was injured following a shooting in the 900 block of 28th Street SW. CLICK OPEN FOR MORE DETAILS (Photo: WKTV/Deborah Reed)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood Police investigating assault on 24-year-old female that occurred Monday at East Paris Nature Park

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 30 years old, with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a white shirt with colored squares. CLICK OPEN FOR MORE DETAILS (Photo Courtesy, City of Kentwood)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Wyoming Police Department investigates homicide of 82-year-old female

A person of interest is in police custody following a homicide investigation in the 800 block of Marcia Street SW. (Photo: WKTV/Deborah Reed)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Soul Syndicate taking their funk and soul to Kentwood City Hall July 23

This is the fifth time the 10-member funk, soul and dance band has performed in the Kentwood Summer Concert Series. (Photo: Tom Taylor. Used with Permission)

By:Deborah Reed, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Local Sports Update

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)

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

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.

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

East Kentwood overcomes slow start to outlast Wyoming in district basketball semifinal

East Kentwood’s Randy Chapman led with 26 points. (WKTV Greg Chrapek)

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

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)

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Check this out! Our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights: FEB. 20

Click here to see our latest edition of WKTV Friday Night Highlights featuring many recent basketball games from local boys and girls teams.

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

Local News

Let It Snow: Kent District Library kicks off annual reading challenge for adults and teens

KDL’s Let It Snow reading challenge provides a choose-your-own-reading adventure for adults and teens that will keep readers reading all winter long.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Kentwood Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Stationary Holiday Parade Dec. 4

The City of Kentwood will host its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and debut a new Stationary Holiday Parade on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kent District Library – Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch, 4950 Breton Ave. SE.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

“Unleash the Love” – Local pet therapy nonprofit launches Giving Tuesday campaign

West Michigan Therapy Dogs, Inc. launches campaign to raise funds for critical operational needs.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Wyoming Public Safety Chief Kimberly Koster announces retirement

Following a distinguished career with the City of Wyoming spanning three decades, Wyoming Public Safety Chief Kimberly Koster has announced her retirement, effective Jan. 2, 2026.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Local food pantries overwhelmed; filling in during SNAP challenges

It’s a tenuous time packed with uncertainty, but for the roughly 42 million Americans who use SNAP monthly, it may be time to look towards your local food pantries with grace. (SNAP- Key Statistics and Research). Open this story for a list of West Michigan food pantries. (Photo Courtesy, Kids’ Food Basket)

By:Koy Flores, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

WKTV Journal