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NEW: WKTV Friday Night Highlights Football (Oct. 16, 2026)

CLICK OPEN THIS STORY to see our new football clips from our latest FNH show featuring Host Mike Moll and several games from Friday, Oct. 16.

By:Cris Greer, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Managing Editor/Sports Director, 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

NASCAR legend Ryan Newman to headline at Berlin Raceway Saturday; races daughter for first time

Ryan Newman and his daughter Brooklyn are competing in the same race at Berlin Raceway Saturday. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

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

Whitetails Unlimited: Six steps to youth hunting success

Introducing youngsters (or adults) to hunting takes special patience and accommodations to build a love of the outdoors and appreciation of our cherished traditions. (Photo: Public Domain. pxhere.com)

By:Whitetails Unlimited, Joe Byers

BOXING FANS: Check out this WKTV Friday Night Highlights special show featuring the Michigan Golden Gloves Championships

Grab your favorite snacks and beverages and settle in to watch this nearly 3-hour video of the recent Michigan Golden Gloves Championships.

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

Trinidad Chambliss speaks at Wyoming High School; a Heisman trophy vote getter/Forest Hills Northern grad

Before Ole Miss, Chambliss led Ferris State to a DII national championship, passing for 26 TDs plus 25 on the ground in 2024. CLICK OPEN FOR VIDEO! (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

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

Green flag set to drop at Berlin Raceway Saturday; 75th season of racing

Racing begins at 4 p.m. Saturday with all four classes of cars set to hit the pavement: Super Late Models, Limited Late Models, Sportsman and 4-Cylinders. Berlin Raceway Opening Day 2026. (Photo: Berlin Raceway: Used with Permission)

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

Local News

Wyoming Police cruiser

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)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org
The Kent District Library (KDL) Kentwood Branch Library.

FREE summer meals for children and teens; Kent District Library and Kids’ Food Basket partner up

Through the Sack Suppers at the Library program, free evening meals are available at select KDL branches through September 1. (Photo: Kent District Library Richard L. Root Kentwood Branch. (WKTV)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org
Wyoming MI Police cruiser door panel

Wyoming Police investigate serious pedestrian crash on July 18

A pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle in the 2800 block of South Division Ave. (Photo:WKTV/DeborahReed)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org
Soul Syndicate

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)

By:Deborah Reed, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Contributor, greer@wktv.org

MexiCuba is bringing the heat to Wyoming on July 21

MexiCuba will showcase its unique blend of salsa and timba music on Tuesday, July 21, at 6 p.m. at Lamar Park, as part of the Wyoming Concerts in the Park series. (Photo: Wity Zaldivar. Used with Permission)

By:Lillian Reiner, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Contributor, greer@wktv.org

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