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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

Young talent looks to lead Godwin into future, falls short in tight game

Wolverines boast a roster full of young talent that logged crucial snaps last season, has plans to reload across the offense.

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

Check out our first WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season!

Don’t miss these local high school football clips from Aug. 29!

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

Kelloggsville football team poised for improvement this season 

Cameron Dunbar scored a pair of touchdowns for the Rockets on runs of three and four yards and Danny White added a nine-yard touchdown run. (Photo Courtesy, chavezphotography, Alex Chavez)

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

Lee loses quarterback, game in season opener against Sacred Heart

The Legends started out strong in their opening game, but lost momentum.

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributing Writer

Wyoming football team will lean on seniors entering a new conference 

The Wolves, who went 1-6 in conference play, exited the OK-Green and formed the new OK-Gold with Forest Hills Central (D-3 state champion last year), Unity Christian and perennial state title contender South Christian, along with Zeeland East and West.

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

Local News

City of Kentwood accepts donation of $10,000 from community volunteer to support Little Free Pantry

Dedicated community member Michael Hadding shakes Kentwood Mayor Stephen Kepley’s hand while donating a $10,000 check to the City’s Little Free Pantry. (Photo Courtesy, City of Kentwood)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

WKTV host Yeli Romero wins prestigious Hispanic Businessperson of the Year award

“When I found out I had won the Hispanic Businessperson of the Year award, I cried tears of joy,” said Romero, who graduated from Adelante High School in Grand Rapids in 2002. “It was an incredibly emotional moment. I felt seen, celebrated and uplifted by my community.”

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

Vehicle welfare check ends in suspect crashing into several police cruisers in Kentwood

The incident occurred at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, as Officers responded to the welfare check and located a female driver sleeping in her car. Click here for more details.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kent District Library’s Summer Wonder program to take readers on a journey of reading and learning activities

Summer Wonder brings participants a spectacular summer of outdoor discovery, scavenger hunts, reading, STEAM activities – and lots of fun for everyone!

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Comprehensive Breast Center awarded Center of Excellence certification

Trinity Health Grand Rapids is one of only 36 breast centers in the nation to receive this highest level of recognition awarded by the National Consortium of Breast Centers.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

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