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Don’t miss the annual Kentwood Fourth of July Celebration

The event takes place from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., highlighted by a pancake breakfast at the fire station, 5k race, parade, carnival and a fun-filled evening celebration.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

South Kent Chamber seeking support for National Night Out back-to-school giveaways

This year’s National Night Out will feature a block party at The Dock Urban Youth Ministries at 4669 South Division Ave. in Wyoming with food trucks, activity exhibit booths, yard games, and much more. CLICK OPEN FOR MORE DETAILS. (Image Courtesy South Kent Chamber of Commerce)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Working smoke alarms alert mother; Help save two children from house fire

This incident is a powerful reminder that working smoke alarms save lives. CLICK OPEN FOR MORE DETAILS (Photo: WKTV/Deborah Reed)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

UPDATE: Person identified in Wyoming Police Department investigation into human remains found in Grand River

Photo off Indian Mounds Drive on the Grand River in Wyoming, Mich. (WKTV/Tom Norton)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Local Sports Update

Ty Majeski captures first Money in the Bank win Wednesday at Berlin

Ty Majeski has won plenty of big Late Model races during his career, but coming away with a big win at Berlin Raceway was something that has eluded the 2024 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion. (Photo: WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

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

NASCAR stars Carson Hocevar, Erik Jones headline Money in the Bank race at Berlin Raceway 

Veteran Wyoming driver Brian Campbell is looking to win the Money in the Bank race for a third time on Wednesday. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

By:Greg Chrapek, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today, greer@wktv.org

Ricky LaDuke takes checkered flag in feature race last Saturday at Berlin

In the inaugural race of the new series at Berlin, the drivers gave the crowd plenty to cheer about. While the Newmans were the big names in the race, it was Ricky LaDuke, a mainstay at Kalamazoo Speedway, who came away with the checkered flag. (Photo: WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

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

NASCAR legend Ryan Newman to headline at Berlin Raceway Saturday; races daughter for first time

Ryan Newman and his daughter Brooklyn are competing in the same race at Berlin Raceway Saturday. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

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

Whitetails Unlimited: Six steps to youth hunting success

Introducing youngsters (or adults) to hunting takes special patience and accommodations to build a love of the outdoors and appreciation of our cherished traditions. (Photo: Public Domain. pxhere.com)

By:Whitetails Unlimited, Joe Byers

Local News

Kyle Brown & The Human Condition performs June 25 in Kentwood; Farmers Market boasts new day, location

Kyle Brown and The Human Condition. (Photo: Triptychs Photography: Used with Permission)

By:Deborah Reed, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Contributor, greer@wktv.org

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

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

WKTV Journal