Featured

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

Friday Night Highlights Logo

Check out our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show (Jan. 19) featuring many cool local basketball clips

Click here to see our latest basketball highlights show.

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

Mona Shores knocks off host Wyoming 75-53 Wednesday 

Wyoming’s Donavyn Edwards shoots a three in a loss to Mona Shores. Edwards scored 13 points. Avonte’ Wiggins led all scorers with 18. (WKTV/Ty Marzean)

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributor
Friday Night Highlights Logo

Basketball and Friday Night Highlights taking a winter weather break; all area games canceled

Despite Friday’s cancellations, our crew was out Tuesday getting clips we’ll show next week. Also, look inside for last week’s show if you missed it. Thanks!

By:Cris Greer, greer@wktv.org
Friday Night Highlights Logo

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

Local News

Kentwood Police investigating shooting Wednesday evening in Wingate Apartments

During the investigation, two victims arrived at a local hospital with gunshot wounds. Both victims arrived with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. Kentwood Police are still actively investigating and searching for all involved persons, however, this is not believed to be a random act of violence, and there is no known threat to the public currently.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org, May 29, 2025

Portion of Paul Henry Thornapple Trail closed for improvements Wednesday, May 28, through end of June

The improvements include reconstruction of the trail from 44th Street SE to the trailhead at Wing Avenue and a small section in East Paris Nature Park, 5995 East Paris Ave. Click open for more details and resurfacing map.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

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

WKTV Journal