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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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Local Sports Update
East Kentwood turns the page this season with new coach
East Kentwood has a new coach this season with the arrival of Tyrone Spencer, who coached at perennial state powerhouse Detroit Martin Luther King High School the past eight years. His Crusaders won back-to-back state championships in 2021 and 2022. Open the story to watch our WKTV video of a recent practice with coach and player interviews.
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Lee eyes conference title, returns to 11-Player football in 2025
This summer, Coach Lamar Marshall has emphasized the importance of building on the team’s improvements from a year ago. Click open this story to see the WKTV videos from the Legends practices.
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South Christian football team reloading after trips to Ford Field
Returning standout quarterback Carson Vis passed for 2,972 yards and threw 34 TD passes last fall. He also rushed for 939 yards with 16 TDs. Click open this story to see our WKTV video at the Sailors practice.
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Wyoming Wolves: Opening Day of Practice
Watch highlights from the Wyoming Wolves football team’s opening day of practice on Aug. 12.
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Nearly 100,000 student-athletes set to start MHSAA fall practices next week
The fall season includes the most played sports for both boys and girls; 35,174 football players and 19,119 girls volleyball players competed during Fall 2023. (Image Courtesy, pxhere.com)
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Save the Date: “CHIHULY at Meijer Gardens” art exhibition to open in 2026 at Frederik Meijer Gardens
Guests will enjoy the dynamic interplay between Chihuly’s spectacular art and the Gardens’ natural beauty at this 2026 exhibit.
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Kentwood invites community members of all ages to Kickoff to Summer Celebration May 31
The festival will feature food trucks, live music and more on Saturday, May 31. Click open for more details.
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Kentwood Police investigating shooting Wednesday evening in Wingate Apartments
During the investigation, two victims arrived at a local hospital with gunshot wounds. Both victims arrived with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. Kentwood Police are still actively investigating and searching for all involved persons, however, this is not believed to be a random act of violence, and there is no known threat to the public currently.
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Portion of Paul Henry Thornapple Trail closed for improvements Wednesday, May 28, through end of June
The improvements include reconstruction of the trail from 44th Street SE to the trailhead at Wing Avenue and a small section in East Paris Nature Park, 5995 East Paris Ave. Click open for more details and resurfacing map.
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Kentwood Police respond to shooting report Saturday in the 4700 block of Ridgebrook Ave. SE
Upon arrival, officers located several casings, along with damage to vehicles and a residence. At this time no injuries were reported, and no suspects have been arrested.
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