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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
MHSAA sports participation continues upward trend for third-straight year
A total of 270,664 participants were counted across the 28 sports for which the MHSAA sponsors postseason tournaments – a 0.97-percent increase from 2022-23 and despite a 1.8-percent decrease in MHSAA member school enrollment. (Image Courtesy, pixabay.com)
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South Christian girls soccer team caps off season in Division 3 elite eight
Alexa Boersma led the Sailors with 25 goals and 10 assists this season.
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Michigan High School Athletic Association registration underway for game officials
The Michigan High School Athletic Association is accepting registrations online or by mail for game officials for the 2024-25 school year. Look inside for more details
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WKTV Truck captures Pinery Park Little League celebration June 8; longtime volunteer Doug Hansen shares time with both
WKTV was at the Pinery Park Little League annual celebration on June 8. Look inside to read about all the fun festivities and get to know Little League and WKTV volunteer Doug Hansen.
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Lee baseball coach Ty Emelander reaches 300 career wins in final season
Coach Emelander (left) with Detroit Tigers legend Denny McLain during the annual “Stubby Overmire” Sports Card Show and Silent Auction. (WKTV/Ty Marzean)
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Local siblings share tragedy of losing brother on USS Indianapolis during WWII
Editor’s Note: WKTV is reposting this unique, local story in honor of Seaman 2nd Class George David Payne and all the United States veterans. The USS Indianapolis sank on July 30, 1945, after being struck by two Japanese torpedoes.
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Kentwood announces Summer road projects beginning in June
The $1.2 million reconstruction, resurfacing and maintenance program has been approved by the City Commission and includes improvements to approximately 15.5 lane miles of major and local roads. (Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)
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Splash pads are now open at Wyoming parks
Get ready to beat the heat — Wyoming parks have officially opened their splash pads for the summer!
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Kentwood resident named among Kent District Library Community Impact Scholarship winners
Jamie Elgrably of Kentwood was announced as one of two recipients of the KDL Community Impact Scholarship.
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Therapy dogs bring calm to Davenport University students during finals
Onyx, a four-year-old black Labrador Retriever, has become a beloved member of the Davenport Community and has captured the hearts of faculty, staff and students.
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