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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

Lee’s Autumn Johnson breaking records on and off the track

Sophomore Autumn Johnson currently holds the school record in the 60-meter dash with a time of 8.08 seconds, 100-meter dash at 12.80 and the 200-meter, 26.52. 

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

Berlin Raceway shifting into high gear as summer approaches; “The Bachelor” Arie Luyendyk Jr. races

Former Indy car driver and The Bachelor contestant Arie Luyendyk Jr. competed in the MSR series winged sprint car event at Berlin Raceway. (Photo Courtesy, Berlin Raceway/Arie Luyendyk Jr.)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

South Christian baseball team challenging for top spot in OK Gold

South Christian junior Davis Kemper fired a no-hitter against Cedar Springs last week. (Courtesy, Travis Kuhfeldt)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

Wyoming senior Kalani Stowe reaches 600-strikeout record

Stowe became the first softball pitcher in Wyoming history to eclipse the 600-strikeout mark last week in a win over Comstock Park, registering 19-Ks that game. (Photo Courtesy, Marty Marzean)

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributor

South Christian girls soccer team ranked fourth in Division 3

South Christian forward Alexa Boersma (5) scored nine goals in the first 11 games of the season. (Photo Courtesy, Brian Nitz)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

Local News

Draw outside the lines at Pinery Park in Wyoming on Aug. 9

Unleash your inner Picasso and take over the walking path at Pinery Park with your boldest, brightest doodles!

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Dementia or normal aging?

Slight declines in memory and cognition are typical with aging, but there are scenarios that call for further assessment. (Photo Courtesy, Care Resources)

By:Care Resources, greer@wktv.org

Roosevelt Diggs brings a melting pot of American music to Thursday’s Kentwood Summer Concert Series

A versatile band, Roosevelt Diggs blends country, blues, rock and roll, folk and blue grass into a melting pot of true Americana music. (Photo Courtesy, Jeff Brinn)

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

Celebrate National Night Out with Kentwood on Tuesday, Aug. 5

National Night Out is an annual event celebrated across the country that seeks to promote community-police partnerships and encourage residents to connect with their neighbors, community leaders and local police and fire personnel. It also features appearances by superheroes, face painting, balloon twisting, a photo station and giveaways.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Mobile food pantry schedule for Kent County, July 21-Aug. 19

Open for a list of mobile food pantry locations open to the community. Each listing consists of date, time, location and drive-thru or walk-thru designation.

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

WKTV Journal