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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

South Christian offense rolls in conference opener against Kenowa Hills in WKTV Game of the Week

Behind the offense of Carson Vis and Jake Vermaas and defense of Cam VanSolkema, the Sailors knocked off Kenowa Hills 49-28 Friday.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

South Christian falls to East Grand Rapids 23-21 on last play in thriller Friday

The South Christian defense meets with coaches on the sidelines during Friday’s game.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

Lee quarterback Anthony Blok sets school record with seven touchdown passes in 58-34 win over host Calvin Christian

Blok completed 15-of-25 passes for 419 yards for the Legends as they improved to 2-0 this season.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Byron Center knocked off East Kentwood 33-16

Take a look inside at our WKTV highlight clip from the Falcons game Thursday.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Orchard View beats host Godwin Heights 28-26

Take a look inside at our WKTV highlight clip from the Wolverines’ game Thursday.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Local News

Davenport University hosting rescheduled MLK events: national speaker, silent march on campus 

Rescheduled MLK events feature national speaker LaTosha Brown and will take place March 26 and 27.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Wyoming Fire Department responds to March 20 house fire

A devastating residential fire resulted in significant property damage and the tragic loss of multiple family pets.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Local Intensive Outpatient Program provides support for substance use recovery, sees immediate results

Only 5% of adolescents in Michigan receive the needed treatment. Wedgwood’s IOP is one of the few federally funded treatment programs exclusively geared toward adolescents and young adults.

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

East Kentwood Red Storm Robotics: From leadership and LEGOs to breaking the infamous “glass ceiling”

Look inside to read all the details about the East Kentwood Red Storm Robotics team from its origin, including a cool video. The school is hosting a 40-team competition on March 29 and 30.

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

Kentwood Police investigating early-morning stabbing near 4200 block of Nature Trail Dr. SE

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentwood Police Department Detective Bureau at 616-656-6604. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Silent Observer at 616-774-2345 or SilentObserver.org. (Photo Courtesy, City of Kentwood)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

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