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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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Golden Gloves opening night highlights local talent; “large, enthusiastic” crowd Saturday at 4 Mile Showplace
Hedaytullah Amarkhail (blue trunks) won the first bout of his boxing career Saturday with a decision over Brandon Luis. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
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Take a look at this Tri-unity Christian Photo Gallery from the Defenders regional championship win Thursday
Tri-unity advances to the Division 4 state quarterfinals vs. St. Joseph Our Lady of the Lake Catholic at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 at Portage Northern. (Photo gallery courtesy of Becky Rillema.)
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Area boxers set to shine as Michigan Golden Gloves action begins; state champ Junior Rios and Lee alum Michael Carbajal return
Wyoming Lee alum Michael Carbajal (pictured) made his boxing debut at last year’s tournament. Look inside for WKTV’s Golden Gloves coverage schedule!
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East Kentwood girls open state tournament with semifinal win over Hudsonville Wednesday; get 20th win
East Kentwood senior Harmonie Belton (1) drives the lane during the Division 1 district semifinal against Hudsonville. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
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Tri-unity Christian boys one step closer to another state title with fifth straight district championship
Tri-unity beat Zion Christian 78-40 to advance to a Division 4 regional semifinal vs. host Fowler Tuesday night.
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The Insiders: A Tom Petty Tribute Band to provide a rockin’ performance at Lamar Park on July 15
The local band presents a premier Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers experience with six veteran musicians and decades of combined stage and touring experience.
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Lyme disease cases up 168% over five years in Michigan: How to avoid tick bites
In general, infected ticks must be attached for more than 24 hours to transmit infection; prompt tick removal can prevent transmission. For more info on ticks and avoiding them, open this story. (Blacklegged tick. Photo Courtesy, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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West Michigan shows economic resilience despite months of uncertainty
Despite months of economic uncertainty stemming from tariff policies and ongoing global trade tensions, the West Michigan economy has remained resilient, according to data collected by a GVSU researcher.
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Celtic band On The Lash up next in Kentwood Summer Concert Series; July 10
The sweet sound of traditional Celtic music will create an atmosphere of Saint Patrick’s Day in the middle of summer as the Kentwood Summer Concert Series welcomes On The Lash to the stage Thursday night.
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Mel Trotter Ministries partners with Catherine’s Health Center to expand clinic services to shelter guests
Catherine’s Health Center is now offering full-time medical care at Mel Trotter Ministries.
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