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100+ car pile-up on Interstate 196 between Hudsonville and Zeeland closes highway Monday morning; Highway Now Re-opened

All injured patients were transported to area hospitals via ambulance. There were 10 total persons injured with non-life threatening injuries and 25 motorists were transported to a reunification point at Hudsonville High School. Both directions of I-196 re-opened at 6:45 pm. Thursday. (Photo Courtesy, Alan Levine, pxhere.com)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

MSU Bug House Announces Six-Legged Saturdays beginning Jan. 17

The Michigan State University Bug House is launching Six-Legged Saturdays as a new addition to its public programming. Click open for more great details. (Photo Courtesy, MSU)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

GVSU will commemorate legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with week of events Jan. 19-24

The GVSU community will reflect on the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a week of activities, January 19-24, in Grand Rapids and on its campuses.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

WKTV Basketball Truck reboots Friday; check out our exciting, local game schedule

WKTV is bringing you another exciting season of Boys and Girls high school basketball with our weekly WKTV Game of the Week! Click open to see the schedule.

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

Local Sports Update

Godwin Heights outlasts rival Kelloggsville 41-22, sets up title showdown with Belding Friday

The win kept Godwin Heights perfect in the OK Silver with a 5-0 record and sets up next Friday’s showdown in Belding against the Black Knights who are also 5-0 in the league. The two teams also have 7-1 overall records.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

CHECK THIS OUT: Watch our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season (10-10-25)

Don’t miss these new and exciting WKTV Friday Night Highlights from local football games! OPEN HERE!

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

Hudsonville squeaks past East Kentwood with touchdown on final play of game

It was a showdown for first place in the OK Red Friday when East Kentwood traveled to Hudsonville. The contest lived up to all the hype and then some as the Eagles edged the Falcons 43-42. (Photo Courtesy, Eli Reed)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Michigan Tech edges host Davenport Saturday

Davenport receiver Earnest Sanders caught a 21-yard touchdown pass from Grant Thwaites in their 16-14 loss. (Photo Courtesy, Brandon Petryszyn)

By:Bill Rohn, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Laker quarterback Brady Drogosh scores 3 rushing touchdowns in 37-14 win over Davenport

GVSU scored three first-half touchdowns, then held Davenport scoreless in the third and fourth quarters. (Brady Drogosh scoring on one of his three TDs. Photo Courtesy, Grand Valley State University)

By:Bill Rohn, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Local News

Godwin Mercado to host Wyoming Winter Wonderland community event on Dec. 5 & 6

The City of Wyoming invites families to celebrate the magic of the season at Wyoming Winter Wonderland, a free community event filled with holiday cheer.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Local drop-off locations open for Operation Christmas Child Nov. 17-24

Volunteers are collecting Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts at nearly 5,000 drop-off locations across the country during National Collection Week, Nov. 17–24.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Davenport University and Michigan Hispanic Chamber join to offer scholarships

The new Corporate Partner Scholarship Program can ease the financial burden of higher education for new students and create opportunities for career growth and advancement for others.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Family Caregivers make up 15% of Michigan’s population; new data shines spotlight on the challenges

There are 1.6 million adults in Michigan serving as family caregivers, according to Jason Lachowski, Associate State Director of Government Affairs for AARP of Michigan. (Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)

By:Adam Brown, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

McAlister’s Deli opens doors to new location in Walker Nov. 17

Known for its genuine hospitality, McAlister’s Deli is home to handcrafted sandwiches, always-fresh salads, giant stuffed spuds, and McAlister’s Deli Famous Sweet Tea™.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

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