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Wyoming Police investigate early morning shooting involving multiple gunshot wounds

One person was injured following a shooting in the 900 block of 28th Street SW. CLICK OPEN FOR MORE DETAILS (Photo: WKTV/Deborah Reed)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood Police investigating assault on 24-year-old female that occurred Monday at East Paris Nature Park

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 30 years old, with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a white shirt with colored squares. CLICK OPEN FOR MORE DETAILS (Photo Courtesy, City of Kentwood)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Wyoming Police Department investigates homicide of 82-year-old female

A person of interest is in police custody following a homicide investigation in the 800 block of Marcia Street SW. (Photo: WKTV/Deborah Reed)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Soul Syndicate taking their funk and soul to Kentwood City Hall July 23

This is the fifth time the 10-member funk, soul and dance band has performed in the Kentwood Summer Concert Series. (Photo: Tom Taylor. Used with Permission)

By:Deborah Reed, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Local Sports Update

Check out our WKTV Friday Night Highlights show from Week 8

Don’t miss these exciting local high school football clips from Oct. 18.

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

Grand Rapids Sacred Heart beat Lee 42-14 Friday

Look inside at our WKTV Friday Night Highlights of this game!

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

Zeeland West beat South Christian 34-21 Friday

File photo of Carson Vis at last year’s Division 4 state finals. (Photo Courtesy, Eric Walstra). Click the headline to see our WKTV Friday Night Highlights of the Sailors and Zeeland West!

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

Check out our WKTV Friday Night Highlights show from Week 7

Don’t miss these exciting local high school football clips from Oct. 11.

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

Host Zeeland West beats Wyoming 38-7

Look inside at our WKTV Friday Night Highlights of this game!

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

Local News

Kentwood Police to host National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Oct. 25 

The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kentwood Police Department, 4742 Walma Ave. SE. KPD will collect tablets, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in its original container.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Gravity is your enemy: Tree Stand Hunting Tips from Whitetails Unlimited

Everyone who hunts from a tree stand needs to place safety first – there is no animal out there that is worth dying, or being injured, for. Check out these great tree stand hunting tips from Whitetails Unlimited inside! (Photo Courtesy, Whitetails Unlimited)

By:Whitetails Unlimited, greer@wktv.org

State and Federal agencies celebrate removal of Muskegon Lake from List of Most Environmentally Degraded Areas in the Great Lakes

After decades of work, Muskegon Lake has officially been removed from the binational list of “Areas of Concern,” and is no longer considered one of the Great Lakes’ most environmentally degraded areas. (Courtesy Photo)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

“Red Rose” ArtPrize entry features 10,000 rose petals and 16 years of creation

Breakout artist Keven Bahoora’s captivating Red Rose sculpture showcases the art technique, recursion, and 10,000 chemically-fused rose petals.

By:Koy Flores, WKTV Contributor, deborah@wktv.org

Helping homeless KPS students: a low-budget, challenging, yet rewarding endeavor

The number of Kentwood Public Schools students qualifying for services was 359 last year district-wide. The numbers have increased since COVID, and Sarah Weir, Student Services Liaison for KPS, estimates around 10 percent of students could qualify for services. (Supply room for KPS students/families in need. Photo Courtesy, Kentwood Public Schools)

By:Karen Gentry, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

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