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Wyoming Police investigate early morning shooting involving multiple gunshot wounds

One person was injured following a shooting in the 900 block of 28th Street SW. CLICK OPEN FOR MORE DETAILS (Photo: WKTV/Deborah Reed)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood Police investigating assault on 24-year-old female that occurred Monday at East Paris Nature Park

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 30 years old, with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a white shirt with colored squares. CLICK OPEN FOR MORE DETAILS (Photo Courtesy, City of Kentwood)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Wyoming Police Department investigates homicide of 82-year-old female

A person of interest is in police custody following a homicide investigation in the 800 block of Marcia Street SW. (Photo: WKTV/Deborah Reed)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Soul Syndicate taking their funk and soul to Kentwood City Hall July 23

This is the fifth time the 10-member funk, soul and dance band has performed in the Kentwood Summer Concert Series. (Photo: Tom Taylor. Used with Permission)

By:Deborah Reed, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Local Sports Update

Check out our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show (Feb. 16) featuring many cool clips

Click here to see our latest basketball highlights show featuring many area high school teams in action the week of Feb. 12-16.

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

Wyoming girls basketball team comes up big at crunch time in 47-43 win over Mona Shores in WKTV’s Tuesday Game of the Week

La’Anna Griffin (15) steps to the line for a free throw. Griffin and Shakya Anderson led the Wolves with 12 points apiece. (WKTV)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

Check out our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show (Feb. 9) featuring many cool clips

Click here to see our latest basketball highlights show featuring many area high school teams in action the week of Feb. 5-9.

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

East Kentwood trio helping boys basketball team navigate rugged schedule

Junior Jah Hatchett (pictured) leads the team in scoring with 17 points per game, but also dishes out five assists, five rebounds and four steals per game. Christian Humphrey-Rembert and CJ Reynolds round out the talented trio. (Photo Courtesy, Cristian Salas-Salinas and Nuha Hussein)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

Godwin Heights stays in hunt for league title with 76-48 win over Comstock Park

Jacari Jones (0) applies defensive pressure during Tuesday’s game with Comstock Park. Jones and Isaiah Guyton led the Wolverines with 12 points apiece. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

Local News

WKTV host Yeli Romero wins prestigious Hispanic Businessperson of the Year award

“When I found out I had won the Hispanic Businessperson of the Year award, I cried tears of joy,” said Romero, who graduated from Adelante High School in Grand Rapids in 2002. “It was an incredibly emotional moment. I felt seen, celebrated and uplifted by my community.”

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

Vehicle welfare check ends in suspect crashing into several police cruisers in Kentwood

The incident occurred at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, as Officers responded to the welfare check and located a female driver sleeping in her car. Click here for more details.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kent District Library’s Summer Wonder program to take readers on a journey of reading and learning activities

Summer Wonder brings participants a spectacular summer of outdoor discovery, scavenger hunts, reading, STEAM activities – and lots of fun for everyone!

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Comprehensive Breast Center awarded Center of Excellence certification

Trinity Health Grand Rapids is one of only 36 breast centers in the nation to receive this highest level of recognition awarded by the National Consortium of Breast Centers.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Save the Date: “CHIHULY at Meijer Gardens” art exhibition to open in 2026 at Frederik Meijer Gardens

Guests will enjoy the dynamic interplay between Chihuly’s spectacular art and the Gardens’ natural beauty at this 2026 exhibit.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

WKTV Journal