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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

Tri-unity boys advance to basketball regionals; more game photos inside!

The Tri-unity Christian boys basketball team beat Zion Christian 66-35 to advance to regional play. Check out the cool photos inside. (Photos Courtesy, Becky Rillema)

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

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

Local News

Former Lions quarterback Eric Hipple shares glory days, mental health tragedies and hope in an exclusive WKTV interview

Eric Hipple has certainly experienced the highs and lows that life brings. Click here to read about his remarkable journey. (Photo Courtesy, Eric Hipple)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor/Sports Director and Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor

KPD partners with Sam’s Club for “Cram the Cruiser” event to benefit Kentwood Little Free Pantry

With demand running high, the pantry has been running low, and this event provides an opportunity for the community to help stock it for residents in need. Open for times and dates.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

City huddles together in cold weather for Kentwood Annual Tree Lighting

A large crowd of Kentwood residents gathered on a frigid Thursday evening to celebrate the annual Tree Lighting with Mayor Stephen Kepley. Click here for more pictures and a video of the fun events. (WKTV)

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

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 Recruitment

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

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