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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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Check out our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights from Oct. 20! Don’t miss these local high school football clips

Look inside to watch our latest Friday Night Highlights show of the season, where we covered many of the local teams in action, including East Kentwood, Godwin Heights, Wyoming and Lee.

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

Wyoming uses strong ground game to secure first win of season at WKTV Game of the Week Friday

Wyoming running back Jack TerVeen chalked up another 100-yard game in the win.

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributor

Tri-unity edges host Calvin Christian 8-0 Friday

Take a look inside at our WKTV highlights from this game.

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

Kellen Russell-Dixon runs for 330 yards, Catholic Central clinches share of OK Gold

Sailor QB Carson Vis ran in two touchdowns in Friday’s loss to GR Catholic Central. Photo from a previous game. (WKTV)

By:Zach Fanko, WKTV Contributor, Host of Friday Night Highlights

Caledonia defeated East Kentwood 21-0 Friday; Check out our WKTV game highlights inside

Take a look at some highlights from Caledonia’s 21-0 win over East Kentwood.

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

Local News

Fredrik Logevall to discuss how to think about the Vietnam War legacy after 50 years on April 30

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Fredrik Logevall will visit the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum to discuss a fresh viewpoint on the War and its legacy.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Veteran France Hoang to share his journey, “From Saigon to Service: One Refugee’s Story of Gratitude and Giving Back,” at Ford Museum April 24

Hoang’s powerful presentation recounts his journey of personal perseverance and how America’s promise of opportunity can transform lives across generations.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Storytelling abounds as former L.A. animation production manager moves to Grand Rapids, opens bookstore

Cellar Bird Books offers visitors a wide variety of books, locally made gifts, and book club experiences.

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

Kentwood Police Department invites community to Prescription Drug Take Back Event on April 26

The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kentwood Police Department, 4742 Walma Ave. SE.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood names longtime Economic Development Planner Lisa Golder as Community Development Director

Golder was unanimously appointed to the director role by the City Commission during its March 24 meeting. She succeeds Terry Schweitzer, who is retiring in early April. Open for more details.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

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