• WKTV Soundbites previews a unique Guided Hike in this Land Conservancy of West Michigan interview

  • Check out my WKTV News-Today interview with Marie Orttenburger of Land Conservancy of West Michigan, where she talks about a unique upcoming guided hike along the shoreline of Lake Michigan on Saturday, April 18, and explains the important work of her organization. For more details on this event and others, watch our WKTV Soundbites above and/or check out this link: Land Conservancy.

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Iconic Flowerland garden center closes Wyoming doors, continues to serve community at Alpine and Kentwood locations

The name Flowerland has been synonymous with “garden center” and “personalized service” in the greater Grand Rapids area for the past 77 years. The Flowerland reputation and service remains intact, just within two locations instead of its previous three. (1967 New Flowerland Building. {Photo: Flowerland: Used with Permission})

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Hudsonville Public Schools keep students inside after bear sighting in Georgetown Township

The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Baldwin St. and 42nd Ave. on several reports that came into the Ottawa County Central Dispatch Authority of a bear sighting on the morning of April 17. Open for more details.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Grand Rapids Public Museum celebrates opening of Expanding Curiosity Riverfront Expansion

This new riverfront space expands public access and strengthens connections to the Grand River through outdoor education. (Photo: Grand Rapids Public Museum: Used with Permission)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Wyoming Community Clean-Up Day April 18

Drop off your unwanted items, scrap metals and more. Best of all? It’s FREE for Wyoming residents! (Logo: City of Wyoming: Used with Permission)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Local Sports Update

Don’t miss these local basketball clips! WKTV Friday Night Highlights (1-26-26)

DO NOT MISS our new and exciting WKTV Friday Night Highlights local basketball clips featuring hosts Bill Rohn and Tom Conquest.

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

Winning tradition continues for Tri-unity under new coach Brent Voorhees 

Tri-unity Christian junior Cody Osbun averages 14 points, 8 rebounds and 3 steals per game. (Photo Courtesy, Becky Rillema)

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Don’t miss these local basketball clips! WKTV Friday Night Highlights (1-19-26)

Check out these new and exciting WKTV Friday Night Highlights local basketball clips featuring hosts Bill Rohn and Tom Conquest.

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

Legends get halftime wake-up call; top Grand River Prep 83-49 Tuesday

The victory, which improved Lee‘s season record to 9-2, was especially sweet because the Legends played without starters Dere’on Brown and Jaden Potts, who missed the game with concussions. (WKTV/Bill Rohn)

By:Bill Rohn, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Wyoming girls back on track with win over Union Friday in WKTV Game of the Week

Guard Michaela Moore (23) led the Wolves with 30 points against Union in the WKTV Game of the Week. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Local News

Check out our WKTV News Today video of Woodland Mall’s 12th Annual African American Live Museum

A cast of 26 people ages 10-70 put on more than 15 live performances featuring remarkable African American figures throughout history and in current culture from politics, sports, science, arts, entertainment and more.

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

WKTV Contributor witnesses unrest in Puerto Vallarta after cartel leader’s death; forced to flee

From her rental home in Puerto Vallarta, WKTV Contributor Patty Williams witnessed the upheaval after cartel leader El Mencho was killed. (Photo Courtesy, Patty Williams)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org and Patty Williams, WKTV Contributor

First Godwin Mercado farmers market season sponsored by University of Michigan Health-West

Located at 301 36th St. SW in Wyoming, the Godwin Mercado Farmers Market will offer fresh, locally grown produce every Sunday (May-October) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Photo Courtesy, Deborah Reed)

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Michigan’s Adventure now hiring for 2026 season

Parent company Six Flags to celebrate National Hiring Week Feb. 14-22 with Coast-to-Coast Hiring Blitz to fill a wide variety of roles with competitive wages and perks.(Photo Courtesy, Michigan’s Adventure)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Red Door still open at Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids; celebrating 25 years

For 25 years, Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids has remained committed to making emotional support accessible to all, at no cost. That commitment is only possible because of the generosity of our community. (Image Courtesy, Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

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