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PAWS highlights increasing need for service dogs for children with autism

Paws With A Cause highlights ways people can support the effort to place more dogs with the children who need them.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Kent County Health Department vigilant as measles cases show up across the country

A disease more associated with the 20th century is showing up across America this past winter and early spring, and while cases are rare in Michigan, the public needs to be aware that measles is making a comeback. (Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)

By:Greg Chrapek, greer@wktv.org

Local students Aurora Leon-Mull and Finnick Coburn win annual Women’s City Club Impact Award

The annual Impact Award inspires leadership in students as they identify how others have influenced them to attain their own personal excellence.

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

Puertas Abiertas celebrates six years of helping Latina women live free of domestic violence

Puertas Abiertas is breaking the cycle of domestic violence by providing women, men, children, and LGBTQ with support and resources.

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

Local Sports Update

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

Tri-unity Christian avenges early loss, sends Coach Keeler out on top with yet another state title

Coach Keeler (far left) already has the court at Tri-unity named in his honor, but he stamped his legacy on the court at the Breslin Center (MSU). He concludes his career with a 20-10 record at the home of the Michigan State University Spartans. (Photo Courtesy, Becky Rillema)

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

South Christian uses late rally to defeat Vicksburg for D2 regional title

The Sailors rallied in the final minutes of the game to overtake Vicksburg and claim the regional crown with a 64-57 win. (WKTV, Greg Chrapek)

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

Tri-unity uses early lead to reach sixth straight final four in Keeler’s last season 

Tri-unity’s Noah Silverton led with 16 points in the victory. Photo from earlier this season. (Courtesy, Becky Rillema)

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Tri-unity Christian boys outlast Kalamazoo Phoenix for 20th regional title Friday

Tri-unity advances to its sixth consecutive quarterfinal game, a matchup with Adrian Lenawee Christian at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, at Gull Lake High School. (Photo Courtesy, Becky Rillema)

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Local News

Spring Brush and Leaf Drop-Off Service available to Kentwood residents starting April 5

Residents may drop off brush, sticks, tree limbs, logs, loose leaves and grass clippings at the Public Works Department during new adjusted hours. Open for details.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

GVSU to host regional Science Olympiad tournament for West Michigan K-12 students March 29

Students from 60 teams throughout Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties will compete in the Michigan Science Olympiad regional tournament.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Davenport University hosting rescheduled MLK events: national speaker, silent march on campus 

Rescheduled MLK events feature national speaker LaTosha Brown and will take place March 26 and 27.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Wyoming Fire Department responds to March 20 house fire

A devastating residential fire resulted in significant property damage and the tragic loss of multiple family pets.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Local Intensive Outpatient Program provides support for substance use recovery, sees immediate results

Only 5% of adolescents in Michigan receive the needed treatment. Wedgwood’s IOP is one of the few federally funded treatment programs exclusively geared toward adolescents and young adults.

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

WKTV Journal