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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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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)
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Check out our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show (Feb. 2) featuring many cool clips
Click here to see our latest basketball highlights show featuring many area high school teams in action the week of Jan. 29-Feb. 2.
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Catholic Central uses big second quarter in win against rival South Christian Friday
South Christian’s David Kemper puts up a shot during Friday’s game at Catholic Central. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
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Tri-unity loses 62-61 heartbreaker to Schoolcraft on last-second tip-in
Joey Mellon (24) had a career night with 19 points, including a tip-in to give the Defenders a late lead. (Photo Courtesy, Becky Rillema)
By: Check out our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show (Jan. 26) featuring many cool local basketball clips
Click here to see our latest basketball highlights show.
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That Beatles Thing up next in Kentwood Summer Concert Series; 7 p.m. Tonight behind City Hall
Come celebrate the timeless music of the Beatles tonight behind City Hall, 4900 Breton Ave. SE. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair and are welcome to bring their own food, beer and wine to enjoy during the show.
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City of Kentwood accepts donation of $10,000 from community volunteer to support Little Free Pantry
Dedicated community member Michael Hadding shakes Kentwood Mayor Stephen Kepley’s hand while donating a $10,000 check to the City’s Little Free Pantry. (Photo Courtesy, City of Kentwood)
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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.”
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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.
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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!
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