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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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MHSAA sports participation continues upward trend for third-straight year
A total of 270,664 participants were counted across the 28 sports for which the MHSAA sponsors postseason tournaments – a 0.97-percent increase from 2022-23 and despite a 1.8-percent decrease in MHSAA member school enrollment. (Image Courtesy, pixabay.com)
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South Christian girls soccer team caps off season in Division 3 elite eight
Alexa Boersma led the Sailors with 25 goals and 10 assists this season.
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Michigan High School Athletic Association registration underway for game officials
The Michigan High School Athletic Association is accepting registrations online or by mail for game officials for the 2024-25 school year. Look inside for more details
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WKTV Truck captures Pinery Park Little League celebration June 8; longtime volunteer Doug Hansen shares time with both
WKTV was at the Pinery Park Little League annual celebration on June 8. Look inside to read about all the fun festivities and get to know Little League and WKTV volunteer Doug Hansen.
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Lee baseball coach Ty Emelander reaches 300 career wins in final season
Coach Emelander (left) with Detroit Tigers legend Denny McLain during the annual “Stubby Overmire” Sports Card Show and Silent Auction. (WKTV/Ty Marzean)
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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.”
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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.
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Sunday Night Funnies seventh annual Kingpin of Comedy competition enters quarterfinal rounds
Under half of competing comedians remain as the seventh annual Sunday Night Funnies Kingpin of Comedy competition continues its quarterfinal rounds.
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Fatal traffic crash early Tuesday morning at 44th St. and Kalamazoo
The vehicle was traveling on 44th St. when it exited the roadway and crashed into a metal support pole. The driver was the only occupant of the vehicle and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Greatest Generation Celebration: A week of remembrance and tribute honoring WWII veterans to take place in Grand Rapids Sept. 1-7
This week of remembrance is an opportunity to express gratitude to the few remaining members of the Greatest Generation and ensure their sacrifices and stories are never forgotten.
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