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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

Injuries and rainy night extinguish explosive Lee offense in lopsided loss to New Buffalo

Lee QB Anthony Blok tossed two TDs and rushed for two, while Charles Davis had a TD catch and 108 yards receiving. 

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributor

South Christian holds off upset-minded Middleville 29-20 in WKTV Game of the Week

The win sets up a showdown with host Catholic Central next Friday for the OK Gold title.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

Lee soccer team establishing winning foundation in the Alliance League; ranked 12th in state heading into playoffs

The Lee soccer team has won a second straight Alliance League championship and has been state-ranked in Division 3 this season.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor
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Check out our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights from Oct. 6! 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.

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

South Christian rolls to OK Gold Conference win against Cedar Springs; 400 total yards for Sailors

Carson Vis completed 11-of-13 passes for 222 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He added 28 yards rushing and two touchdown runs. (Courtesy, Louis Murray)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

Local News

Kentwood invites community to Arbor Day Celebration April 25

The April 25 event features tree planting and giveaways. From April 22-25, free tree seedlings will be available for residents. Open for more details.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

“There are angels at Mary Free Bed”: Stroke victim shares journey of healing through local rehabilitation center

Wyoming native Carol Jennings suffered a stroke that paralyzed her right side and rendered speech nearly impossible. Mary Free Bed helped Jennings regain her life.

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

Emmanuel Hospice shares four conversation starters for advance care planning

It is important to talk with loved ones about your health care wishes and designate someone to make decisions on your behalf when you are no longer able to do so.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Exercise Snacking: The ‘little bit a lot’ approach to physical activity

Care Resources physical therapist Peter Vander Weide suggests a ‘little bit a lot’ approach to make regular exercise more achievable during aging.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Kelloggsville seeks renewal of non-homestead millage from voters on May 6

Residents in the Kelloggsville Public School District are being asked to vote on a non-homestead property tax proposal that generates approximately $4.4 million dollars annually for area schools.

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

WKTV Journal