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Kip Snyder sworn in as new Wyoming Department of Public Safety Chief

In his role, Chief Snyder will lead a team of nearly 167 full-time sworn and civilian personnel from both the police and fire department. Snyder will serve in this role until his retirement in 2027.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

MSU Bug House Announces Six-Legged Saturdays beginning Jan. 17

The Michigan State University Bug House is launching Six-Legged Saturdays as a new addition to its public programming. Click open for more great details. (Photo Courtesy, MSU)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

GVSU will commemorate legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with week of events Jan. 19-24

The GVSU community will reflect on the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a week of activities, January 19-24, in Grand Rapids and on its campuses.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

WKTV Basketball Truck reboots Friday; check out our exciting, local game schedule

WKTV is bringing you another exciting season of Boys and Girls high school basketball with our weekly WKTV Game of the Week! Click open to see the schedule.

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

Local Sports Update

Former Godwin Heights standout, Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland dead at 24

Marshawn Kneeland died Thursday morning from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to law authorities in Texas. Open for more details.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor and Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor/Sports Director

Check out these local football playoff clips! WKTV Friday Night Highlights (10-31-25)

Don’t miss these new and exciting WKTV Friday Night Highlights PLAYOFF CLIPS from local football games! OPEN HERE!

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

East Kentwood opens playoffs with 49-point outburst in win over Grand Ledge; Falcons total 555 yards

East Kentwood was firing on all cylinders Friday in its 49-15 Division 1 playoff-opening win over Grand Ledge. South Christian, Kelloggsville and Godwin Heights all fell in the first round. (Photo, Eli Reed)

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

Four area football teams begin playoffs Friday; Check out all the details inside!

Click open this story to read all the great details and coach comments about the following local teams that qualified for the MHSAA state playoffs: Godwin Heights, Kelloggsville, East Kentwood and South Christian.

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

Kelloggsville turns back Holland to secure spot in state football playoffs; Keyontae Gibson gets 416 yards and five TDs

Kelloggsville running back Keyontae Gibson turned in a game to remember. Check out all the details inside!

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

Local News

“Your voice matters” – Community conversations with State Rep. John Fitzgerald

Rep. Fitzgerald invited members of the community to Community Conversation at The Stray in Wyoming for an open and meaningful discussion about concerns and priorities of the community.

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

City of Wyoming winter parking ordinance now in effect

From Dec. 1 – March 31, the odd-even ordinance requires people to alternate the side of the street they park on between 12 a.m. and 6 p.m.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Let It Snow: Kent District Library kicks off annual reading challenge for adults and teens

KDL’s Let It Snow reading challenge provides a choose-your-own-reading adventure for adults and teens that will keep readers reading all winter long.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Kentwood Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Stationary Holiday Parade Dec. 4

The City of Kentwood will host its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and debut a new Stationary Holiday Parade on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kent District Library – Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch, 4950 Breton Ave. SE.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

“Unleash the Love” – Local pet therapy nonprofit launches Giving Tuesday campaign

West Michigan Therapy Dogs, Inc. launches campaign to raise funds for critical operational needs.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

WKTV Journal