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Kentwood Police to host National Drug Take Back Day Event Oct. 24 

Photo from a previous Kentwood National Drug Take Back Day. (Photo Courtesy: City of Kentwood)

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

Start Garden: Michigan’s largest entrepreneur competition to award more than $500,000 in funding Oct. 22

Start Garden’s annual Demo Day on Oct. 22 will showcase the 50 finalists’ ideas and new funding options. (Photo Courtesy: Start Garden)

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

City of Wyoming appoints Eric Wiler as next Wyoming Police Chief

Wiler assumes the position of Police Chief, effective Feb. 4, 2027, immediately following Chief Kip Snyder’s retirement in Feb. 2027. In this role, Wiler will lead a team of nearly 103 full-time sworn officers and 21 civilian personnel. (Photo Courtesy, City of Wyoming)

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

WKTV We the People: Get to know your local Kentwood and Wyoming candidates

WKTV invited local candidates to create a video for the upcoming general election involving key races that affect Kentwood and Wyoming voters.

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

Local Sports Update

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Check out our WKTV Friday Night Highlights show from Week 3

Don’t miss these exciting local high school football clips from Sept. 13.

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

East Kentwood football team learns lesson in winning in 41-35 victory over Caledonia

East Kentwood’s Elijah Jones led the way with 201 yards rushing on 22 carries and three touchdowns. (Courtesy, Falcon News Network)

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

East Kentwood holds off Caledonia 41-35 Friday; check out our WKTV highlights

The Falcons won their OK Red opener and improved to 2-1 overall.

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

South Christian edges West Catholic 41-38 Friday; check out our WKTV video highlights

The Sailors improved to 3-0 overall and face Wyoming next Friday to begin conference play in the realigned OK Gold.

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

Check out our WKTV Friday Night Highlights show from Week 2

Don’t miss these exciting local high school football clips from Sept. 5 and 6.

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

Local News

City of Kentwood to host fourth Adaptive Recreation Expo 

The Oct. 2 event will feature local programs and resources for individuals of all abilities.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Wyoming American Legion Post 154 to host Mobility Scooter-Wheelchair Competition Saturday, Sept. 27

American Legion Post 154 Roger B. Chaffee is hosting a Mobility Scooter-Wheelchair Competition to commemorate the Legion’s new electric handicap doors and raise disability awareness.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Coffee + Creativity = HAS HEART: Local veteran Michael Hyacinthe facilitates veteran healing through HAS HEART nonprofit

HAS HEART is a nonprofit veteran-and-designer collaboration that represents hundreds of veterans’ stories and messages through meaningful design creations.

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

Former WKTV personality, Berlin Raceway legend George Keen inducted into Berlin Hall of Fame

George Keen, left, and Ralph Baker on “The Racing Show,” taped by WKTV for decades. (WKTV)

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

Kentwood Commission approves Brownfield TIF for $30-million housing development, adding 216 single-family homes and Breton Ave. extension

The $30-million project will redevelop a 66.6-acre parcel at 2720 52nd St. SE, 2854 52nd St. SE  and 5491 Wing Ave. SE, creating 216 new single-family homes, including 69 townhome rentals, to the city. (Rendering Courtesy, City of Kentwood)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

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