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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

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WKTV Friday Night Highlights is Back! Check out our second show of the basketball season featuring local high schools

Click here to see our latest show.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

South Christian falls to Catholic Central as last-second shot bounces off rim

Carson Vis led the Sailors with 20 points, including four three-point baskets. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

Tri-unity Christian boys knock off Potterville 71-16 Thursday

Senior captains Owen Rosendall (pictured) and Jordan VanKlompenberg scored 11 points apiece in the win. (Photo Courtesy Becky Rillema from a previous game)

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributor
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WKTV Friday Night Highlights is Back! Check out our first show of the basketball season featuring local high schools

Click here to see our first Friday Night Highlights show of the basketball season featuring many local boys and girls teams.

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

East Grand Rapids uses late run to hold off Wyoming in our WKTV Friday Game of the Week

A fourth-quarter run proved the difference for East Grand Rapids in a 67-52 win over Wyoming Friday.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

Local News

Kentwood Police respond to shooting report Saturday in the 4700 block of Ridgebrook Ave. SE

Upon arrival, officers located several casings, along with damage to vehicles and a residence. At this time no injuries were reported, and no suspects have been arrested.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org, May 25, 2025

Kentwood announces Summer road projects beginning in June

The $1.2 million reconstruction, resurfacing and maintenance program has been approved by the City Commission and includes improvements to approximately 15.5 lane miles of major and local roads. (Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org, May 23, 2025

Splash pads are now open at Wyoming parks

Get ready to beat the heat — Wyoming parks have officially opened their splash pads for the summer!

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org, May 23, 2025

Kentwood resident named among Kent District Library Community Impact Scholarship winners

Jamie Elgrably of Kentwood was announced as one of two recipients of the KDL Community Impact Scholarship.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Therapy dogs bring calm to Davenport University students during finals

Onyx, a four-year-old black Labrador Retriever, has become a beloved member of the Davenport Community and has captured the hearts of faculty, staff and students.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

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