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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

Lee football falls short in thriller against Our Lady of the Lake

Our Lady of the Lake edged Lee 38-36 in an offensive showdown.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor
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Check out our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights from Sept. 22! 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

South Christian prevails in battle of OK Gold football unbeatens; check out the video

This time, the Sailors got the best of a final play Hail Mary to improve to 3-1. Look inside for our WKTV highlights of the game.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor
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WKTV Friday Night Highlights is back! You don’t want to miss these local high school football clips from Friday

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

Tri-unity beat Our Lady of the Lake 38-22 Friday in 8-player football

Take a look inside at our WKTV highlight clip from the Defenders’ win Friday.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Local News

Kent County Health Department vigilant as measles cases show up across the country

A disease more associated with the 20th century is showing up across America this past winter and early spring, and while cases are rare in Michigan, the public needs to be aware that measles is making a comeback. (Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)

By:Greg Chrapek, greer@wktv.org

Local students Aurora Leon-Mull and Finnick Coburn win annual Women’s City Club Impact Award

The annual Impact Award inspires leadership in students as they identify how others have influenced them to attain their own personal excellence.

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

Puertas Abiertas celebrates six years of helping Latina women live free of domestic violence

Puertas Abiertas is breaking the cycle of domestic violence by providing women, men, children, and LGBTQ with support and resources.

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

Spring Brush and Leaf Drop-Off Service available to Kentwood residents starting April 5

Residents may drop off brush, sticks, tree limbs, logs, loose leaves and grass clippings at the Public Works Department during new adjusted hours. Open for details.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

GVSU to host regional Science Olympiad tournament for West Michigan K-12 students March 29

Students from 60 teams throughout Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties will compete in the Michigan Science Olympiad regional tournament.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

WKTV Journal