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Wyoming High School News Team Tapes at WKTV

Wyoming High School students visit WKTV to record their Wyo News show

Wyoming High School students recorded WYO News with teacher Jon Bushen on Oct. 30. (Photo: WKTV)

By:Cris Greer, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org

Wyoming Police investigate shooting on Fox Run Drive SW; one person injured

The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment, where he remains in critical, but stable condition. (Photo: WKTV/Deborah Reed)

By:Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Staff, greer@wktv.org

Calling all ghost hunters – The Haunted History Trail is coming to Michigan

The Branch District Library is one of many sites on the Haunted History Trail of Michigan. Unusual activity has been reported by staff, including footsteps, unexplained sounds and other strange occurrences. (Photo Courtesy: Haunted History Trail of Michigan/Amity Photos)

By:Lillian Reiner, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Contributor, 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

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
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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
Friday Night Highlights Logo

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.

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

Local News

Kentwood announces Fourth of July Celebration schedule; All-ages event includes a full day of activities on Friday, July 4

The annual event includes a full day of activities for all ages and interests, including a pancake breakfast, 5K race, parade, carnival, fireworks show, and more.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

The Soul Syndicate to provide soulful tunes at Lamar Park performance on June 17

Drummer Tom Taylor provides a behind-the-scenes look at the band’s evolution and passion for providing a fun, high-energy entertainment experience.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

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.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

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)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

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

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