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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

Kelloggsville football coach leaning on “excellent” summer workouts and linemen depth for growth

Kelloggsville Coach Brandon Branch is expecting “some steps forward this season” for his football program.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Godwin Heights Coach Brandon Kimble focused on execution and finishing

Coach Kimble said he felt last year could have been a six – or seven-win season for the football team if they executed down the stretch. Look inside for our WKTV video of the Wolverines first week of practice.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Wyoming football team entering next stage of growth process

With plenty of experience on hand, Wyoming Coach Carlton Brewster and his Wolves are primed to take the next step in the growth process. Look inside for our WKTV video of a Wyoming practice session.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

Lee football team grows in number; hopes to build off last year’s experience

With more players and experience, the Legends hope to turn things around this season. “They understand the game a lot better,” said Coach Lamar Marshall, whose team finished 0-9 last season. Look inside for our WKTV video of a Lee practice last week.

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributor

South Christian football looks ahead after state title run in 2022

The Sailors pose with the Division 4 state championship trophy last year at Ford Field, where they finished a perfect 14-0 season. Look inside at our video of a recent South Christian practice.

By:Zach Fanko, WKTV Contributor

Local News

“Surviving War, Oceans Apart” – Author Yanek Mieczkowski shares true story of resilience and hope through adversity, March 18-19

Bogdan and Seiko grew up on opposite ends of the globe, yet both found themselves fighting for survival during World War II.

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

Avelo Airlines announces new nonstop service to Lakeland, Fla, and Raleigh-Durham, N.C., from Grand Rapids

Avelo is the only airline offering nonstop service between Grand Rapids and these two destinations. (Photo Courtesy, Avelo Airlines)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

MHSAA names Godfrey-Lee Superintendent Arnetta Thompson 2025 Nate Hampton Champion of Progress in Athletics Award honoree

“The Hampton Award recognizes promotion and advancement of underrepresented groups within interscholastic athletics, and Arnetta has continuously provided leadership in that area including now during a second tenure on the MHSAA Representative Council,” said MHSAA Executive Director Mark Uyl. (Photo Courtesy, MHSAA, Wyoming Lee)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

City of Wyoming revitalization projects are underway, show visible progress

The City of Wyoming has spent two decades [re]Imagining its future, and is making steady progress in making those dreams a reality.

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

Legacy projects preserve memories as tangible items cherished by loved ones

In hospice, creating keepsakes or legacy items has become increasingly common as a meaningful way to help cope with grief. (Photo Courtesy, Misty Galant)

By:Emmanuel Hospice, greer@wktv.org

WKTV Journal