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Kentwood to celebrate 10th year of The Vibe Fundraiser for Adaptive Recreation Sept. 10 

This annual event will bring community together at the new Kentwood Community Center to support inclusive recreation opportunities. (Photo Courtesy: City of Kentwood.)

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

Unity in Motion Festival promotes help and resources for families

Members of the Davenport women’s soccer team volunteered at the event, offering free face paintings. (Photo: WKTV/Lillian Reiner)

By:Lillian Reiner, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Contributor, greer@wktv.org

UPDATE: Kentwood Police arrest two Grand Rapids men on charges related to shooting death of Juan Diego Cisneros

Isaiah Xavier Guerrero (22 years old) and Oscar Lagunes-Munoz (22 years old) were both lodged at the Kent County Correctional Facility and were arraigned by the 62-B District Court in Kentwood on September 3, 2026.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Wyoming Police investigate homicide from Aug. 19

One person is dead following a shooting near 50th Street SW and South Division Avenue. (Photo: WKTV/Sam Rangel)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Local Sports Update

Ty Majeski captures first Money in the Bank win Wednesday at Berlin

Ty Majeski has won plenty of big Late Model races during his career, but coming away with a big win at Berlin Raceway was something that has eluded the 2024 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion. (Photo: WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

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

NASCAR stars Carson Hocevar, Erik Jones headline Money in the Bank race at Berlin Raceway 

Veteran Wyoming driver Brian Campbell is looking to win the Money in the Bank race for a third time on Wednesday. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

By:Greg Chrapek, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today, greer@wktv.org

Ricky LaDuke takes checkered flag in feature race last Saturday at Berlin

In the inaugural race of the new series at Berlin, the drivers gave the crowd plenty to cheer about. While the Newmans were the big names in the race, it was Ricky LaDuke, a mainstay at Kalamazoo Speedway, who came away with the checkered flag. (Photo: WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

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

NASCAR legend Ryan Newman to headline at Berlin Raceway Saturday; races daughter for first time

Ryan Newman and his daughter Brooklyn are competing in the same race at Berlin Raceway Saturday. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

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

Whitetails Unlimited: Six steps to youth hunting success

Introducing youngsters (or adults) to hunting takes special patience and accommodations to build a love of the outdoors and appreciation of our cherished traditions. (Photo: Public Domain. pxhere.com)

By:Whitetails Unlimited, Joe Byers

Local News

FREE summer meals for children and teens; Kent District Library and Kids’ Food Basket partner up

Through the Sack Suppers at the Library program, free evening meals are available at select KDL branches through September 1. (Photo: Kent District Library Richard L. Root Kentwood Branch. (WKTV)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Wyoming Police investigate serious pedestrian crash on July 18

A pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle in the 2800 block of South Division Ave. (Photo:WKTV/DeborahReed)

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

MexiCuba is bringing the heat to Wyoming on July 21

MexiCuba will showcase its unique blend of salsa and timba music on Tuesday, July 21, at 6 p.m. at Lamar Park, as part of the Wyoming Concerts in the Park series. (Photo: Wity Zaldivar. Used with Permission)

By:Lillian Reiner, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Contributor, greer@wktv.org

UPDATE: July 16 concert canceled: Best kept secret around: In Full Swing brings big band music to Kentwood

A refrigeration contractor by day, In Full Swing’s band owner Dave Swan will wield a trumpet and urge people to dance the evening away at Kentwood’s next Summer Concert Series performance on Thursday, July 16. (Photo: Terpstra Photography. Used with Permission)

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

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