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Dozens of families brave the dark for annual Yeti hunt at Stanaback Park; CHECK OUT OUR COOL NEW VIDEO!
Yard signs, Yeti footprints, patches of fur and other clues and fun facts were scattered along the short loop trail located at 3717 Whitebud Drive SE in Kentwood. CHECK OUT THIS COOL YETI HUNT VIDEO! (WKTV/Ruth Thornton)
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Grand Rapids Civic Theatre announces 100th Anniversary lineup; eight inaugural and legacy productions
In addition to these exciting titles, an equally special announcement is the continuation of affordable and accessible theatre with “Pick Your Price Wednesdays.” (Photo Courtesy, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre)
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Midwestern flavors meet Mexico; WKTV producer finds Michigan connection in Puerto Vallarta Chili Cookoff
Detroit native Karl Griggs wins Puerto Vallarta Chili Cookoff with grandma’s recipe. (Photo Courtesy, Patty Williams)
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Top 100 Global Child Prodigy Award winner emphasizes “kindness” at local State of the Child conference
A 15-year-old youth advocate and speaker educates 400+ community professionals on what it means to run the race of kindness.
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Local Sports Update
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)
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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)
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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)
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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!
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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.
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Let It Snow: Kent District Library kicks off annual reading challenge for adults and teens
KDL’s Let It Snow reading challenge provides a choose-your-own-reading adventure for adults and teens that will keep readers reading all winter long.
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Kentwood Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Stationary Holiday Parade Dec. 4
The City of Kentwood will host its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and debut a new Stationary Holiday Parade on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kent District Library – Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch, 4950 Breton Ave. SE.
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“Unleash the Love” – Local pet therapy nonprofit launches Giving Tuesday campaign
West Michigan Therapy Dogs, Inc. launches campaign to raise funds for critical operational needs.
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Wyoming Public Safety Chief Kimberly Koster announces retirement
Following a distinguished career with the City of Wyoming spanning three decades, Wyoming Public Safety Chief Kimberly Koster has announced her retirement, effective Jan. 2, 2026.
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Local food pantries overwhelmed; filling in during SNAP challenges
It’s a tenuous time packed with uncertainty, but for the roughly 42 million Americans who use SNAP monthly, it may be time to look towards your local food pantries with grace. (SNAP- Key Statistics and Research). Open this story for a list of West Michigan food pantries. (Photo Courtesy, Kids’ Food Basket)
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