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Kentwood Police respond to “shots fired” Tuesday evening

One 18-year-old male and one 17-year-old male subject matching the description were located shortly after the call walking in the area. Open for more details.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

“Your voice matters” – Community conversations with State Rep. John Fitzgerald

Rep. Fitzgerald invited members of the community to Community Conversation at The Stray in Wyoming for an open and meaningful discussion about concerns and priorities of the community.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

City of Wyoming winter parking ordinance now in effect

From Dec. 1 – March 31, the odd-even ordinance requires people to alternate the side of the street they park on between 12 a.m. and 6 p.m.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

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.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Local Sports Update

Local boxing coach knows Golden Gloves inside and out: Take a peek at his La Casa Boxing Club

La Casa Boxing Club Owner Anbrocio Ledesma readies his boxers for the Michigan Golden Gloves State Finals this weekend at Aquinas College. (Photo Courtesy, Jaylah Lewis)

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

Golden Gloves produces plenty of high-level bouts

Floyd Santiago of the Michigan Golden Gloves Association Gym in Grand Rapids won the 187-pound Elite Novice title after an eight-year layoff from boxing. Look inside for a highlight of the great boxing action that night! (WKTV, Greg Chrapek)

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

Don’t miss WKTV’s Friday Night Highlights Robotics edition featuring many local teams in action! Day 1

Take a look at these great highlights of local high school robotics teams at a recent FIRST In Michigan district championship at East Kentwood.

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

Part 2: Don’t miss WKTV’s Friday Night Highlights Robotics edition featuring many local teams in action!

Check out highlights from the playoffs and finals of Day 2 of the recent FIRST In Michigan district championship at East Kentwood.

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

South Christian girls fall short in state quarterfinal thriller against West Catholic, 39-37

South Christian freshman Abby Prins looks for an open teammate as West Catholic’s Anna Ignatoski defends. (Photo Courtesy, Greg Chrapek)

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

Local News

Bold vision realized: City of Wyoming celebrates opening of 28th Street pedestrian bridge

Wyoming celebrated the grand opening of their new pedestrian bridge over 28th Street with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and free community event.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

City of Kentwood to host fourth Adaptive Recreation Expo 

The Oct. 2 event will feature local programs and resources for individuals of all abilities.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Wyoming American Legion Post 154 to host Mobility Scooter-Wheelchair Competition Saturday, Sept. 27

American Legion Post 154 Roger B. Chaffee is hosting a Mobility Scooter-Wheelchair Competition to commemorate the Legion’s new electric handicap doors and raise disability awareness.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Coffee + Creativity = HAS HEART: Local veteran Michael Hyacinthe facilitates veteran healing through HAS HEART nonprofit

HAS HEART is a nonprofit veteran-and-designer collaboration that represents hundreds of veterans’ stories and messages through meaningful design creations.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

Former WKTV personality, Berlin Raceway legend George Keen inducted into Berlin Hall of Fame

George Keen, left, and Ralph Baker on “The Racing Show,” taped by WKTV for decades. (WKTV)

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

WKTV Journal