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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Local Sports Update
East Kentwood boys track and field team ranked No. 1 in the state
East Kentwood sophomore Reece Emeott, ranked No. in the state in the pole vault, is one of many youngsters leading the top-ranked boys track team. (Photo Courtesy, Nuha Hussein)
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Wyoming baseball uses strong pitching effort, timely hitting to defeat Union Tuesday in WKTV Truck Game
Wyoming pitcher Jack Terveen totaled 11 strikeouts and gave up only one hit in the Wolves’ 6-1 win over Grand Rapids Union. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
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Area boxers punch tickets to nationals at Golden Gloves state finals Saturday
Recent EGR grad Wyatt Alvarez won his first-ever state title at 165 pounds in the open division. All open division boxers advance to the Golden Gloves National Tournament of Champions from May 12-18 at Huntington Place in Detroit. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
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West Michigan Golden Gloves finals produces plenty of high-level contests
Forest Hills Eastern grad Nasier Harris won the 156-pound novice title and outstanding novice boxer award. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
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South Christian girls basketball team saves best for last with thrilling tournament run
After three playoff wins, including a district championship, the Sailors lost in a regional final to Vicksburg. (District Title Photo Courtesy David Kool)
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Phabies to showcase eclectic mix of original songs at Lamar Park on July 22
Phabies’ unique sound unashamedly crosses genres, creating an eclectic mix of original alternative rock / pop music.
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Sunchaser to showcase musical diversity at Thursday’s Kentwood Summer Concert Series
A band of veteran musicians from the West Michigan area that formed in 2021, Sunchaser is a five-piece group that plays a wide variety of musical styles from rock to country, blues, R & B and more. (Photo Courtesy, Sunchaser)
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Updated Consumers Energy policy unlocks more energy bill assistance for those in need
Consumers Energy helps income-qualified customers access additional State Emergency Relief funds – providing up to $500 in support per utility service.
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The Insiders: A Tom Petty Tribute Band to provide a rockin’ performance at Lamar Park on July 15
The local band presents a premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers experience with six veteran musicians and decades of combined stage and touring experience.
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Lyme disease cases up 168% over five years in Michigan: How to avoid tick bites
In general, infected ticks must be attached for more than 24 hours to transmit infection; prompt tick removal can prevent transmission. For more info on ticks and avoiding them, open this story. (Blacklegged tick. Photo Courtesy, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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