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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

Wyoming boys basketball rolls to 78-52 victory at West Catholic

Brayden Williams (4) led Wyoming with 16 points in the win. Look inside for all the details. (WKTV Greg Chrapek)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org
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JUST IN! WKTV Friday Night Highlights Basketball: Jan. 23

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 boys basketball team applying “10 times the effort”   

East Kentwood sophomore Jeremiah Cook (pictured) and Randy Chapman led the way for the Falcons with 20 points apiece. (WKTV Greg Chrapek)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org
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JUST IN! WKTV Friday Night Highlights Basketball

Click here to see our latest edition of WKTV Friday Night Highlights featuring many recent games from local boys and girls teams.

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

Tri-unity Christian off to hot start in Mark Keeler’s final year; Coach gets remarkable 700th win

The Defenders are once again poised to make a run to the Breslin Center in the final year of Coach Mark Keeler’s storied career. (Pictured: Coach Keeler and wife Cheryl. Courtesy, JV Boys Coach Dean Holzwarth)

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

Local News

Local drop-off locations open for Operation Christmas Child Nov. 17-24

Volunteers are collecting Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts at nearly 5,000 drop-off locations across the country during National Collection Week, Nov. 17–24.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Davenport University and Michigan Hispanic Chamber join to offer scholarships

The new Corporate Partner Scholarship Program can ease the financial burden of higher education for new students and create opportunities for career growth and advancement for others.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Family Caregivers make up 15% of Michigan’s population; new data shines spotlight on the challenges

There are 1.6 million adults in Michigan serving as family caregivers, according to Jason Lachowski, Associate State Director of Government Affairs for AARP of Michigan. (Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)

By:Adam Brown, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

McAlister’s Deli opens doors to new location in Walker Nov. 17

Known for its genuine hospitality, McAlister’s Deli is home to handcrafted sandwiches, always-fresh salads, giant stuffed spuds, and McAlister’s Deli Famous Sweet Tea™.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

GVSU reports West Michigan economy holds steady amid tariff challenges

A report by a GVSU researcher shows West Michigan’s economy has remained flat but stable through October as federal tariffs continue to challenge businesses.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

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