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Wedgwood’s Manasseh Project to offer FREE educational screening, conversation with human trafficking survivor on Jan. 22

“Film & Freedom: A Documentary & Discussion on Human Trafficking” will provide the community with resources and educate individuals on the realities of human trafficking.

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

City of Kentwood to host annual Flashlight Yeti Hunt on Friday, Jan. 17

The City of Kentwood needs help finding the yeti again – this time on Friday, Jan. 17 at Stanaback Park. Details inside.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Snow Day! Care Resources participants revisit their youth with an indoor snowball fight

100 fake snowballs were launched inside Care Resource’s newest location in Lowell during a day of winter-themed activities.

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

UPDATE: Kentwood Police Department identifies victim in Tuesday’s car fire death on 28th St. SE

Kentwood Police detectives continue to investigate this case and are awaiting results of an autopsy for a cause of death. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentwood Police Department Detective Bureau at 616-656-6604.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Local Sports Update

JUST IN! WKTV Friday Night Highlights Basketball

Click here to see our latest edition of WKTV Friday Night Highlights featuring many recent games from local boys and girls teams.

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

Tri-unity Christian off to hot start in Mark Keeler’s final year; Coach gets remarkable 700th win

The Defenders are once again poised to make a run to the Breslin Center in the final year of Coach Mark Keeler’s storied career. (Pictured: Coach Keeler and wife Cheryl. Courtesy, JV Boys Coach Dean Holzwarth)

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

Godwin Heights basketball team continues to make progress, beats Comstock Park Tuesday

FROM TUESDAY: Godwin Heights senior Jamaan Hastings (0) led the Wolverines with 23 points in the win against Comstock Park. (WKTV, Greg Chrapek)

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

WKTV Friday Night Highlights is Back! Check out our first show of the basketball season

Click here to see our first Friday Night Highlights show of the basketball season featuring many local boys and girls teams.

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

Wyoming boys fall to Coopersville in defensive struggle Tuesday

Wyoming senior Avonte’ Wiggins lines up a three-point shot during Tuesday’s game at Coopersville. (WKTV, Greg Chrapek)

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

Local News

Girl Scouts launch 2025 Cookie Season: Empowering future leaders with every box

The Girl Scout Cookie Program, the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world, strives to build courage, confidence and character in girls all over the world.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Voices of WAR: Liz Midkiff – Part 2

Midkiff was in an impossible situation, unable to seek refuge from people who were supposed to protect her.

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

Bipartisan legislation expanding burial benefits for veterans signed into law

Gerald’s Law Act was named after late Michigan veteran Gerald “Jerry” Elliott of Kingsford who did not receive VA burial benefits after he passed away at home.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

The Rapid welcomes first fully electric vehicles to Go!Bus paratransit fleet

The Rapids introduces 12 electric vehicles, combining sustainability with groovy 60s style.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

City of Kentwood’s Winter Concert Series returns Jan. 16

The free Winter Concert Series will feature a range of music from local artists and a variety of food trucks.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

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