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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
East Kentwood routs Jenison Friday, clinches playoff berth
New East Kentwood Coach Tyrone Spencer is no stranger to the MHSAA playoffs. Having spent the last eight seasons at Detroit Martin Luther King, he made the playoffs each year and is now taking the Falcons this year.
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Check out our WKTV Friday Night Highlights show from Week 8
Don’t miss these exciting local high school football clips from Oct. 18.
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Grand Rapids Sacred Heart beat Lee 42-14 Friday
Look inside at our WKTV Friday Night Highlights of this game!
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Zeeland West beat South Christian 34-21 Friday
File photo of Carson Vis at last year’s Division 4 state finals. (Photo Courtesy, Eric Walstra). Click the headline to see our WKTV Friday Night Highlights of the Sailors and Zeeland West!
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Check out our WKTV Friday Night Highlights show from Week 7
Don’t miss these exciting local high school football clips from Oct. 11.
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Mobile food pantry schedule for Kent County, July 21-Aug. 19
Open for a list of mobile food pantry locations open to the community. Each listing consists of date, time, location and drive-thru or walk-thru designation.
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Phabies to showcase eclectic mix of original songs at Lamar Park on July 22
Phabies’ unique sound unashamedly crosses genres, creating an eclectic mix of original alternative rock / pop music.
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Sunchaser to showcase musical diversity at Thursday’s Kentwood Summer Concert Series
A band of veteran musicians from the West Michigan area that formed in 2021, Sunchaser is a five-piece group that plays a wide variety of musical styles from rock to country, blues, R & B and more. (Photo Courtesy, Sunchaser)
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Updated Consumers Energy policy unlocks more energy bill assistance for those in need
Consumers Energy helps income-qualified customers access additional State Emergency Relief funds – providing up to $500 in support per utility service.
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The Insiders: A Tom Petty Tribute Band to provide a rockin’ performance at Lamar Park on July 15
The local band presents a premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers experience with six veteran musicians and decades of combined stage and touring experience.
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