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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)

By:Ruth Thornton, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre announces 100th Anniversary lineup; eight inaugural and legacy productions

In addition to these exciting titles, an equally special announcement is the continuation of affordable and accessible theatre with “Pick Your Price Wednesdays.” (Photo Courtesy, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre)

By:WKTV Staff, 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

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

Don’t miss these local basketball clips! WKTV Friday Night Highlights (1-26-26)

DO NOT MISS our new and exciting WKTV Friday Night Highlights local basketball clips featuring hosts Bill Rohn and Tom Conquest.

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

Winning tradition continues for Tri-unity under new coach Brent Voorhees 

Tri-unity Christian junior Cody Osbun averages 14 points, 8 rebounds and 3 steals per game. (Photo Courtesy, Becky Rillema)

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

Don’t miss these local basketball clips! WKTV Friday Night Highlights (1-19-26)

Check out these new and exciting WKTV Friday Night Highlights local basketball clips featuring hosts Bill Rohn and Tom Conquest.

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

Legends get halftime wake-up call; top Grand River Prep 83-49 Tuesday

The victory, which improved Lee‘s season record to 9-2, was especially sweet because the Legends played without starters Dere’on Brown and Jaden Potts, who missed the game with concussions. (WKTV/Bill Rohn)

By:Bill Rohn, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Wyoming girls back on track with win over Union Friday in WKTV Game of the Week

Guard Michaela Moore (23) led the Wolves with 30 points against Union in the WKTV Game of the Week. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

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

Local News

YMCA Veggie Van returns to Care Resources, provides access to healthy food

The Veggie Van visits Care Resources’ Grand Rapids location twice a month year-round.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Enter the Write Michigan Teen Poetry Contest by Kent District Library

The contest is open to teens in grades 6-12 living or attending school in Kent County. CLICK OPEN FOR MORE INFO

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Bojangles to debut famous Carolina flavor with first Michigan restaurant on Feb. 3 in Wyoming

Bojangles is officially in Michigan. The new restaurant, located at 1730 28th St. SW in Wyoming, opens it doors Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 5:30 a.m. (Photo Courtesy, Bojangles)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Economic outlook shows slower growth for West Michigan

A year-long analysis of the West Michigan economy by a Grand Valley State University economist points to a clear trend — growth is slowing.

By:GVSU Communications, greer@wktv.org

Consumers Energy shields customers from Michigan’s worst weather in generations 

Despite 20% more weather‑driven outage events, proactive work reduced customer impacts by 130,000 outages at their homes and businesses, and improved storm forecasting and planning generated $15 million in savings.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

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