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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

Check out our WKTV Friday Night Highlights Robotics edition featuring the FIRST Robotics Michigan District event at East Kentwood

Our WKTV crew got highlights of the following local teams: East Kentwood Red Storm Robotics, Wyoming Demons and Godwin Heights Robosnacks from Day 2 of the competition. CHECK OUT OUR SHOW INSIDE!

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

Boxers earn trips to national tournament after winning crowns at state Golden Gloves finals

Steven Ramirez (right) is joined by his coach as he displays his state title trophy at the Michigan Golden Gloves Championships after defeating Siderio Mitchell. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

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

WKTV Friday Night Highlights Golden Gloves PART 1; check out the great boxing action!

BOXING FANS: Click the headline to find our WKTV Friday Night Highlights Golden Gloves show PART 1 with exciting action and interviews!

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

South Christian girls wrap winning hoops season in Division 2 state semifinals; finish 27-1

The South Christian girls basketball team with their Division 2 Regional trophy. The Sailors finished the season at 27-1. (WKTV/Pat Moll)

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

South Christian girls turn back West Catholic in Division 2 state quarterfinal Tuesday

South Christian players celebrate after defeating West Catholic 61-48 in a Division 2 state quarterfinal Tuesday at Unity Christian. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

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

Local News

UPDATE: July 16 concert canceled: Best kept secret around: In Full Swing brings big band music to Kentwood

A refrigeration contractor by day, In Full Swing’s band owner Dave Swan will wield a trumpet and urge people to dance the evening away at Kentwood’s next Summer Concert Series performance on Thursday, July 16. (Photo: Terpstra Photography. Used with Permission)

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

Brena returns to Wyoming Concerts in the Park July 14

“Performing for an audience and seeing the joy that we bring into people’s lives is so rewarding and keeps us doing what we do,” said Craig Avery, vocalist and keyboard player. (Photo: Brena. Used with Permission)

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

July Sounds of Summer Concert Series in full swing

The Chicago-based band Sushi Roll will perform Thursday, July 9, at 7 p.m., at Cutler Park, 6701 Cutler Park Drive, Grand Rapids.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Michigan Songbird of Soul, Molly Bouwsma Schultz, performs live at Wyoming Concerts in the Park July 7

Molly Bouwsma-Schultz. (Photo: Olivia Easterday Photo. Used with Permission)

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

Rare turtle babies get a head start thanks to John Ball Zoo and Calvin University

A spotted turtle with a transmitter that emits a signal so zoo staff can locate the animal in the wild. (Photo: John Ball Zoo. Used with Permission)

By:Ruth Thornton, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Contributor, greer@wktv.org

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