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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

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

Strong start key for South Christian in OK Gold showdown

Carson Vis led the way for South Christian with 28 points. (WKTV, Greg Chrapek)

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

Tri-unity extends hot streak, 13 in a row, clinches another league title in Coach Keeler’s last season

Tri-unity senior captains Joey Mellon (pictured) and Keaton Blanker have led the Defenders this season. Mellon had 25 points and 12 rebounds in a Saturday win over Beal City. (Photo Courtesy, Becky Rillema)

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org
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JUST IN! WKTV Friday Night Highlights Basketball: FEB. 13

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

Godwin Heights rallies in second half to earn road win at Fruitport and Top Spot in the Silver

Jamaan Hastings led the Wolverines with 17 points, including a pair of key treys during the third quarter to help Godwin Heights take first place. (WKTV Greg Chrapek)

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

Local News

“Your voice matters” – Community conversations with State Rep. John Fitzgerald

Rep. Fitzgerald invited members of the community to Community Conversation at The Stray in Wyoming for an open and meaningful discussion about concerns and priorities of the community.

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

City of Wyoming winter parking ordinance now in effect

From Dec. 1 – March 31, the odd-even ordinance requires people to alternate the side of the street they park on between 12 a.m. and 6 p.m.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

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

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