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NEW: WKTV Friday Night Highlights Football (Oct. 16, 2026)

CLICK OPEN THIS STORY to see our new football clips from our latest FNH show featuring Host Mike Moll and several games from Friday, Oct. 16.

By:Cris Greer, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Managing Editor/Sports Director, 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

Kody Swanson in a winged race car.

Winged cars and Race for the Million take center stage at Berlin Raceway  

Kody Swanson is second in points in the Race for the Million at Berlin Raceway. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

By:Greg Chrapek, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Contributor, greer@wktv.org
soccer ball in the corner kick area

Speaking of… World Cup Soccer: Bicycle kicks, curses, great entertainment

Bill Rohn, Friday Night Highlights Host. Edited his high school and college newspapers before serving as a trial lawyer for 40 years at Varnum Law in Grand Rapids. He calls himself a “newspaper junkie.”(Photo: Courtesy pxhere.com: Free for personal and commercial use)

By:Bill Rohn, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Contributor/Friday Night Highlights Host, greer@wktv.org
Berlin Raceway - Victory Lane

Ty Majeski captures first Money in the Bank win Wednesday at Berlin

Ty Majeski has won plenty of big Late Model races during his career, but coming away with a big win at Berlin Raceway was something that has eluded the 2024 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion. (Photo: WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org
Brian Campbell of Wyoming at Berlin

NASCAR stars Carson Hocevar, Erik Jones headline Money in the Bank race at Berlin Raceway 

Veteran Wyoming driver Brian Campbell is looking to win the Money in the Bank race for a third time on Wednesday. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

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

Ricky LaDuke takes checkered flag in feature race last Saturday at Berlin

In the inaugural race of the new series at Berlin, the drivers gave the crowd plenty to cheer about. While the Newmans were the big names in the race, it was Ricky LaDuke, a mainstay at Kalamazoo Speedway, who came away with the checkered flag. (Photo: WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

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

Local News

Kentwood Deputy City Admin Peter Vanderberg

Kentwood welcomes Peter Vanderberg as Deputy City Administrator

Vanderberg joins the City from the Village of Spring Lake, where he served for the past three years, most recently as Assistant Village Manager. (Photo Courtesy: Adams Studio of Photography)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org
Smoke'n Butts BBQ and owner Tressa Liba

Food, Fun and Fashion at the weekly Kentwood Farmers Market

Tressa Liba, owner of Smoke’n Butt’s BBQ at the Kentwood Farmers Market on July 20, 2026. (WKTV/Lillian Reiner)

By:Lillian Reiner, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Contributor, greer@wktv.org
On the Lash

On the Lash brings its Celtic roots to the stage at Lamar Park July 28

Prepare to be transported to the rolling hills and green fields of Ireland when On The Lash takes the stage at Lamar Park on Tuesday, July 28 at 6 p.m. (Photo Courtesy On the Lash: Used with Permission)

By:Lillian Reiner, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today, greer@wktv.org
Wyoming MI Police cruiser door panel

Wyoming Police investigate early morning shooting involving multiple gunshot wounds

One person was injured following a shooting in the 900 block of 28th Street SW. CLICK OPEN FOR MORE DETAILS (Photo: WKTV/Deborah Reed)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org
Kentwood Police Recruitment

Kentwood Police investigating assault on 24-year-old female that occurred Monday at East Paris Nature Park

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 30 years old, with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a white shirt with colored squares. CLICK OPEN FOR MORE DETAILS (Photo Courtesy, City of Kentwood)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

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