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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

Mr. Basketball contender Cam Ryans sinks last-second three to edge East Kentwood; Northview advances to state quarterfinals

Ryans, a 6-4 senior and Mr. Basketball candidate was spectacular, nailing a three-point buzzer-beater to cap a 30-point performance as the Wildcats defeated the Falcons 52-50 before a sellout crowd Thursday at Caledonia. (WKTV/Bill Rohn)

By:Bill Rohn, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

WKTV Friday Night Highlights (March 2, 2026); check out these local boys basketball team clips from the MHSAA tourney

WKTV was at several local boys basketball tournament games last week to bring you some exciting highlights. CLICK OPEN TO WATCH THE SHOW!

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

WATCH THIS! WKTV Friday Night Highlights (Feb. 23, 2026)

CLICK HERE! WKTV Friday Night Highlights featuring hosts Bill Rohn and Tom Conquest.

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

South Christian boys cruising along despite heavy graduation losses

The Sailors, who are ranked in the top five in the state in Division 2 in the MHSAA power rankings, begin district tournament play Wednesday against West Michigan Aviation Academy at 7 p.m. in a district semifinal game at Godwin Heights.

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

WATCH THIS! WKTV Friday Night Highlights (Feb. 16, 2026)

DO NOT MISS our new and exciting WKTV Friday Night Highlights featuring hosts Bill Rohn and Tom Conquest. CLICK OPEN TO VIEW OUR SHOW!

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

Local News

Authentic Rock ‘n’ Roll: American Rust performs live at Wyoming Concerts in the Park on June 23

American Rust’s brand of middle-of-America rustbelt rock is a little more rock ‘n’ roll than country, while still heavily established in heartland and Midwestern musical traditions.(Photo: City of Wyoming/American Rust: Used with Permission)

By:Deborah Reed, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Contributor, greer@wktv.org
Photo shows four smiling volunteers cleaning debris from a stream.

West Michigan programs receive nearly $60,000 in grants to clean up streams and monitor water quality 

Volunteers help clean up Ottawa County streams in May 2026. (Photo: Ottawa County Water Resources: Used with Permission)

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

Wyoming FREE Concerts in the Park Lineup featuring Kanin Wren: Taylor Swift Experience, MexiCuba and more!

Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy free live music, food trucks and family-friendly fun on select Tuesdays throughout the summer beginning on June 16. CLICK OPEN for the entire schedule.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

WKTV News Today updates the West Nile Virus; check out our interview with the Kent County Health Department

CLICK OPEN this story for a News Today interview with Sara Simmonds of the Kent County Health Department, where she updates us on the presence of West Nile virus in the Grand Rapids area and talks about ticks and Lyme disease as well.

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

Sweet Adelines place second in regional contest; advance to International competition in Seattle

Their high finish advanced them to the International Competition in Oct. 2027 in Seattle. (Photo: WKTV/Colleen Pierson)

By:Colleen Pierson, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Contributor

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