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Wyoming Police investigate early morning shooting involving multiple gunshot wounds

One person was injured following a shooting in the 900 block of 28th Street SW. CLICK OPEN FOR MORE DETAILS (Photo: WKTV/Deborah Reed)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood Police investigating assault on 24-year-old female that occurred Monday at East Paris Nature Park

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 30 years old, with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a white shirt with colored squares. CLICK OPEN FOR MORE DETAILS (Photo Courtesy, City of Kentwood)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Wyoming Police Department investigates homicide of 82-year-old female

A person of interest is in police custody following a homicide investigation in the 800 block of Marcia Street SW. (Photo: WKTV/Deborah Reed)

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

Local Sports Update

Check out our first WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season!

Don’t miss these local high school football clips from Aug. 29!

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

Kelloggsville football team poised for improvement this season 

Cameron Dunbar scored a pair of touchdowns for the Rockets on runs of three and four yards and Danny White added a nine-yard touchdown run. (Photo Courtesy, chavezphotography, Alex Chavez)

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

Lee loses quarterback, game in season opener against Sacred Heart

The Legends started out strong in their opening game, but lost momentum.

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributing Writer

Wyoming football team will lean on seniors entering a new conference 

The Wolves, who went 1-6 in conference play, exited the OK-Green and formed the new OK-Gold with Forest Hills Central (D-3 state champion last year), Unity Christian and perennial state title contender South Christian, along with Zeeland East and West.

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

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.

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

Local News

Renovated Villa Bar & Banquet and The Dungeon unveiled during special ceremony Aug. 28

West Michigan is experiencing a new landmark in hospitality with the grand opening of Villa Bar & Banquet and its exclusive downstairs venue, The Dungeon.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Hand2Hand celebrates new electric van at community/volunteer event with Consumers Energy

Consumers Energy joined the fight against hunger by donating an electric van that will help Hand2Hand deliver food to 15,000 children this school year.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

Kentwood to host The Vibe Fundraiser for Adaptive Recreation programs on Sept. 11 

The backyard party will run from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Kentwood Library Courtyard – Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch, 4950 Breton Ave. SE. It will include food, cocktails, live DJ, a silent auction, giving wall and more.  

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Ferris graduate’s internship at WKTV leads to television, film and family business

Former WKTV intern and aspiring filmmaker Alex Bernhardt makes waves with his work on Roger Rapoport’s recently released World War II film, “Old Heart.”

By:Karen Gentry, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Gerald Ford Foundation announces $12 million FORD50 Campaign for civic education programs

The FORD50 Campaign honors 50 Years of President Ford’s legacy with bold programs championing integrity and public service.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

WKTV Journal