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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

South Christian girls soccer team ranked fourth in Division 3

South Christian forward Alexa Boersma (5) scored nine goals in the first 11 games of the season. (Photo Courtesy, Brian Nitz)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

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)

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributor

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)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

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)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

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)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

Local News

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Wyoming Police investigate recent shooting on South Division

One person is injured following a shooting in the 3700 block of South Division Avenue in the early hours of Monday, Aug. 4. Click open for more details.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Antique cars spark memories, meaningful connections for seniors at Care Resources

Seniors at Care Resources recently enjoyed a trip down memory lane while viewing a fleet of 12 antique cars.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Draw outside the lines at Pinery Park in Wyoming on Aug. 9

Unleash your inner Picasso and take over the walking path at Pinery Park with your boldest, brightest doodles!

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Dementia or normal aging?

Slight declines in memory and cognition are typical with aging, but there are scenarios that call for further assessment. (Photo Courtesy, Care Resources)

By:Care Resources, greer@wktv.org

Roosevelt Diggs brings a melting pot of American music to Thursday’s Kentwood Summer Concert Series

A versatile band, Roosevelt Diggs blends country, blues, rock and roll, folk and blue grass into a melting pot of true Americana music. (Photo Courtesy, Jeff Brinn)

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

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