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Iconic Flowerland garden center closes Wyoming doors, continues to serve community at Alpine and Kentwood locations
The name Flowerland has been synonymous with “garden center” and “personalized service” in the greater Grand Rapids area for the past 77 years. The Flowerland reputation and service remains intact, just within two locations instead of its previous three. (1967 New Flowerland Building. {Photo: Flowerland: Used with Permission})
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Hudsonville Public Schools keep students inside after bear sighting in Georgetown Township
The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Baldwin St. and 42nd Ave. on several reports that came into the Ottawa County Central Dispatch Authority of a bear sighting on the morning of April 17. Open for more details.
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Grand Rapids Public Museum celebrates opening of Expanding Curiosity Riverfront Expansion
This new riverfront space expands public access and strengthens connections to the Grand River through outdoor education. (Photo: Grand Rapids Public Museum: Used with Permission)
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Wyoming Community Clean-Up Day April 18
Drop off your unwanted items, scrap metals and more. Best of all? It’s FREE for Wyoming residents! (Logo: City of Wyoming: Used with Permission)
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Local Sports Update
Godwin Heights twins put in the work, and find success on and off the field
Godwin Heights twins Higinio Rolon-Rosado (pictured) and Antonio Rolon-Rosado will definitely leave a mark in the classroom and on the field.
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WKTV Friday Night Highlights (Feb. 2, 2026)
DO NOT MISS our new and exciting WKTV Friday Night Highlights featuring hosts Bill Rohn and Tom Conquest. CLICK OPEN TO VIEW OUR SHOW!
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East Kentwood Boys stay unbeaten in Red after two more wins; ranked second in state
The Falcons, 13-1 overall and ranked second in state, continued their winning ways with a come-from-behind 54-52 win Friday over Grandville. CLICK OPEN FOR VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS!
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Tri-unity buzzer-beater tops Lee Wednesday, 51-49
Lee’s Braylon Huff and JR Metcalf defend against Tri-unity’s Cody Osbun and Caleb Hofmann. (WKTV/Bill Rohn) CLICK OPEN FOR VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS!
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MHSAA approves expansion of Personal Branding Activities for student-athletes; commonly referred to as NIL (Name-Image-Likeness)
“This is the essence of what NIL was supposed to allow in the first place, and we’re confident we’ve crafted language that allows true NIL opportunities without affecting competitive equity among our member schools,” said MHSAA Executive Director Mark Uyl. (Image Courtesy, MHSAA)
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Grand Rapids Civic Theatre announces 100th Anniversary lineup; eight inaugural and legacy productions
In addition to these exciting titles, an equally special announcement is the continuation of affordable and accessible theatre with “Pick Your Price Wednesdays.” (Photo Courtesy, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre)
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Midwestern flavors meet Mexico; WKTV producer finds Michigan connection in Puerto Vallarta Chili Cookoff
Detroit native Karl Griggs wins Puerto Vallarta Chili Cookoff with grandma’s recipe. (Photo Courtesy, Patty Williams)
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Hunt Michigan Collaborative Farm Tour helps farmers reduce crop damage by deer
It’s estimated that hundreds of thousands of dollars in crop damage occurs each year. For more info on the Farm Tour CLICK HERE! (Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)
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Dozens of families brave the dark for annual Yeti hunt at Stanaback Park; CHECK OUT OUR COOL NEW VIDEO!
Yard signs, Yeti footprints, patches of fur and other clues and fun facts were scattered along the short loop trail located at 3717 Whitebud Drive SE in Kentwood. CHECK OUT THIS COOL YETI HUNT VIDEO! (WKTV/Ruth Thornton)
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Top 100 Global Child Prodigy Award winner emphasizes “kindness” at local State of the Child conference
A 15-year-old youth advocate and speaker educates 400+ community professionals on what it means to run the race of kindness.
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