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Wyoming Police investigate early morning shooting involving multiple gunshot wounds
One person was injured following a shooting in the 900 block of 28th Street SW. CLICK OPEN FOR MORE DETAILS (Photo: WKTV/Deborah Reed)
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Kentwood Police investigating assault on 24-year-old female that occurred Monday at East Paris Nature Park
The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 30 years old, with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a white shirt with colored squares. CLICK OPEN FOR MORE DETAILS (Photo Courtesy, City of Kentwood)
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Wyoming Police Department investigates homicide of 82-year-old female
A person of interest is in police custody following a homicide investigation in the 800 block of Marcia Street SW. (Photo: WKTV/Deborah Reed)
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Soul Syndicate taking their funk and soul to Kentwood City Hall July 23
This is the fifth time the 10-member funk, soul and dance band has performed in the Kentwood Summer Concert Series. (Photo: Tom Taylor. Used with Permission)
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Local Sports Update
Godwin Heights twins put in the work, and find success on and off the field
Godwin Heights twins Higinio Rolon-Rosado (pictured) and Antonio Rolon-Rosado will definitely leave a mark in the classroom and on the field.
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WKTV Friday Night Highlights (Feb. 2, 2026)
DO NOT MISS our new and exciting WKTV Friday Night Highlights featuring hosts Bill Rohn and Tom Conquest. CLICK OPEN TO VIEW OUR SHOW!
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East Kentwood Boys stay unbeaten in Red after two more wins; ranked second in state
The Falcons, 13-1 overall and ranked second in state, continued their winning ways with a come-from-behind 54-52 win Friday over Grandville. CLICK OPEN FOR VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS!
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Tri-unity buzzer-beater tops Lee Wednesday, 51-49
Lee’s Braylon Huff and JR Metcalf defend against Tri-unity’s Cody Osbun and Caleb Hofmann. (WKTV/Bill Rohn) CLICK OPEN FOR VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS!
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MHSAA approves expansion of Personal Branding Activities for student-athletes; commonly referred to as NIL (Name-Image-Likeness)
“This is the essence of what NIL was supposed to allow in the first place, and we’re confident we’ve crafted language that allows true NIL opportunities without affecting competitive equity among our member schools,” said MHSAA Executive Director Mark Uyl. (Image Courtesy, MHSAA)
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Local siblings share tragedy of losing brother on USS Indianapolis during WWII
Editor’s Note: WKTV is reposting this unique, local story in honor of Seaman 2nd Class George David Payne and all the United States veterans. The USS Indianapolis sank on July 30, 1945, after being struck by two Japanese torpedoes. USS Indianapolis in its prime. (Photo: U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Archives: Used with Permission)
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Poster contest, street sweeper, bucket truck; some highlights from Wyoming Public Works Open House
Third graders from around Kent County received awards for the caution signs they designed at the Open House. (WKTV/Lillian Reiner)
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It’s “No Mow May,” but experts question its benefit for Michigan bees
“There’s no strong evidence that No Mow May really benefits wild bees,” said Logan Rowe, conservation associate with the Michigan Natural Features Inventory. “There are many other ways that will have a greater impact on native bee populations and communities.” (Rusty patched bumble bees are federally endangered. Photo: Cal Robinson, USFWS. Public Domain)
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UPDATE: Kentwood Police arrest 29-year-old male suspect in fatal hit-and-run May 6 at Eastern and Hardwick
A 29-year-old male suspect has been arrested in the the fatal hit-and-run incident from May 6 at Eastern Ave. and Hardwick, and is lodged at the Kent County Correctional Facility. A warrant was authorized by the Kent County Prosecutors office for Hit and Run at Fault – causing death.
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Navy veteran and longtime UM Health-West volunteer Pete Zimmer celebrates 99th birthday
The Navy veteran, who served in both World War II and the Korean War, has logged 2,000 volunteer hours with UM Health-West. (Photo: WKTV/Owen Herzenstiel)
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