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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)

By:Bill Rohn, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

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)

By:Patty Williams, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

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)

By:Ruth Thornton, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

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.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Local Sports Update

Grandville edges East Kentwood 33-25; check out our WKTV highlights

Check out our WKTV highlights inside!

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

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

Local News

Hello heat wave! Hydration critical for older adults

Makenna Diller, a registered dietitian with Care Resources PACE®, talks with Vicki S. about the importance of hydration during the hot summer months and how fruits can help. (Photo Courtesy, Care Resources)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

A fun, eventful July planned for the City of Kentwood

Kentwood’s Fourth of July Celebration kicks off a fun, eventful month. Be sure to check out all the cool upcoming events in July!

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

Kentwood Police investigate shooting Wednesday at Jaycee Park

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentwood Police Department at 616-656-6580.  Click open for more details.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

#ShopWithPurpose at the WAR Chest Boutique’s annual summer Tent Sale in Wyoming

From now until Aug. 30, the WAR Chest Boutique invites the community to shop with purpose at their annual summer Tent Sale that features a wide variety of items at greatly reduced prices.

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

Understanding Hospice Care: Eligibility, Cost and Purpose

While hospice is often associated with death, Melissa Wedberg with Emmanuel Hospice will tell you it’s more about living. (Photo Courtesy, Emmanuel Hospice)

By:Emmanuel Hospice, greer@wktv.org

WKTV Journal