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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

LOOK at our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season (10-03-25)

Don’t miss these new and exciting highlights from several local football games from our latest Friday Night Highlights show of the season! Open here!

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

East Kentwood starts fast, scores often against West Ottawa; showdown with Hudsonville next

There was no looking ahead to this Friday’s key OK Red showdown with Hudsonville for the East Kentwood football team as the Falcons struck early and often to defeat West Ottawa.

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

Check out our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season (9-26-25)

Don’t miss these new and exciting highlights from several local football games from our latest Friday Night Highlights show of the season! Open here!

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

Check out our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season (9-19-25)

Don’t miss these new and exciting highlights from several local football games from our latest Friday Night Highlights show of the season! Open here!

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

East Kentwood falls short at Rockford in OK Red football showdown

Division 1 football heavyweights East Kentwood and Rockford battled it out Friday in an OK Red game. (Photo Courtesy, Eli Reed)

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

Local News

GVSU reports West Michigan economy holds steady amid tariff challenges

A report by a GVSU researcher shows West Michigan’s economy has remained flat but stable through October as federal tariffs continue to challenge businesses.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

GM’s Grand Rapids Plant awards $75,000 in Community Impact Grants to three local nonprofits

The Greater Wyoming Community Resource Alliance receives a GM Community Impact Grant to support road safety.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Give back, celebrate and shop at Woodland Mall this Holiday Season

Woodland Mall is kicking off the holiday season this month with charitable giving opportunities, photos with Santa, special shopping deals and other festive events for visitors.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Consumers Energy Foundation provides $250,000 to support emergency food delivery

The CEF grant will support home delivery of nutritionally balanced, protein-rich, shelf-stable food boxes to households with seniors, people with disabilities and children.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Local hospice nurse case manager enhances quality of life for Emmanuel Hospice patients

Brittany Rickert uses both clinical and emotional support skills in her diverse role as hospice case manager to walk alongside patients on their end-of-life journey.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

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