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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

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

Lee eyes conference title, returns to 11-Player football in 2025

This summer, Coach Lamar Marshall has emphasized the importance of building on the team’s improvements from a year ago. Click open this story to see the WKTV videos from the Legends practices.

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

South Christian football team reloading after trips to Ford Field

Returning standout quarterback Carson Vis passed for 2,972 yards and threw 34 TD passes last fall. He also rushed for 939 yards with 16 TDs. Click open this story to see our WKTV video at the Sailors practice.

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

Wyoming Wolves: Opening Day of Practice

Watch highlights from the Wyoming Wolves football team’s opening day of practice on Aug. 12.

By:Katie Bogema, WKTV Friday Night Highlights Contributor

Nearly 100,000 student-athletes set to start MHSAA fall practices next week

The fall season includes the most played sports for both boys and girls; 35,174 football players and 19,119 girls volleyball players competed during Fall 2023. (Image Courtesy, pxhere.com)

By:MHSAA, greer@wktv.org

Local News

Wyoming Police seek public assistance to locate missing person

Tuyen Pham has been missing since Aug. 10, 2025 and is considered at risk due to likely not having access to medication prescribed to her.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Safeguarding our youth: Community connections forged to aid local juvenile services reform

Twenty-five representatives from various organizations gathered to collaborate and share about local efforts to safeguard our youth.

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

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

WKTV Journal