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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.

By:Cris Greer, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Managing Editor/Sports Director, greer@wktv.org

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)

By:Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Staff, greer@wktv.org

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)

By:Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Staff, greer@wktv.org

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.

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

Local Sports Update

Young East Kentwood team secures district title with win over Caledonia Friday

The Falcons advance to a regional semifinal game against Forest Hills Northern (22-2) at 7 p.m. Monday at Grandville High School. (WKTV, Greg Chrapek)

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

East Kentwood, South Christian, Zion Christian girls basketball teams take district titles Friday

All three teams advance to the regional semifinals on Monday. Look inside for all the details! (Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)

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

Catholic Central edges South Christian in regional basketball thriller Tuesday

Carson Vis (11) led South Christian with 19 points in the regional semifinal against Catholic Central. (WKTV, Greg Chrapek)

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

Tri-unity advances to regional final with convincing win over Bellevue 

Junior Clayton Rowlader led the Defenders with 13 points and five rebounds. (Photo Courtesy, Becky Rillema)

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

MHSAA Girls Basketball Tournament

Look inside for the tournament schedule for all the area girls teams. (Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)

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

Local News

City of Wyoming Snowplowing Guide; Public Works crew staying busy

The City of Wyoming has approximately 250 miles or 600 lane-miles of streets. The most efficient way to manage snow and ice removal on these streets is to prioritize the streets according to their use. Open for more detailed info.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood Free Christmas tree recycling drop-off service is back

From Dec. 27 through Jan. 30, Kentwood residents can recycle their real Christmas trees at the Department of Public Works drop-off site at 5068 Breton Ave. SE. (Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

UPDATE: 41-year-old female dies in car/pedestrian accident Monday night in Kentwood

It is believed that one or more vehicles involved left the scene, according to the Kentwood Police Department. Investigating Officers are asking for anyone who witnessed the incident to call Sgt. Carey at 616-656-6561. 

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Wyoming Police Department investigates felonious assault and shots fired complaint

Wyoming Police responded to a report of a person threatening construction workers with a rifle in the 4300 block of Thorndyke Ave SW.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Former poet laureate of Grand Rapids, Patricia Clark, provides a glimpse into the mind of a poet

Patricia Clark has written countless poems, published several volumes of poetry and received multitudes of accolades for her works. She is also one of the only poets to have a poem land on the moon.

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

WKTV Journal