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GVSU celebrates Black History Month with multiple events throughout February

Grand Valley’s Office of Multicultural Affairs will host events throughout February in celebration of Black History Month.  CLICK OPEN TO SEE SCHEDULE (Image Courtesy, GVSU)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Enter the Write Michigan Teen Poetry Contest by Kent District Library

The contest is open to teens in grades 6-12 living or attending school in Kent County. CLICK OPEN FOR MORE INFO

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Bojangles to debut famous Carolina flavor with first Michigan restaurant on Feb. 3 in Wyoming

Bojangles is officially in Michigan. The new restaurant, located at 1730 28th St. SW in Wyoming, opens it doors Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 5:30 a.m. (Photo Courtesy, Bojangles)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Planet Rock opens in Wyoming; 50-foot climbing walls, family-friendly programs

Grand Rapids resident Mike Powell practicing bouldering at the Planet Rock grand opening. CLICK OPEN TO SEE THE COOL ROCK CLIMBING VIDEO. (Photo Courtesy, Ruth Thornton/WKTV Contributor)

By:Ruth Thornton, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Local Sports Update

WATCH THIS! WKTV Friday Night Highlights (Feb. 2, 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

East Kentwood Boys stay unbeaten in Red after two more wins; ranked second in state

The Falcons, 13-1 overall and ranked second in state, continued their winning ways with a come-from-behind 54-52 win Friday over Grandville. CLICK OPEN FOR VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS!

By:Bill Rohn, WKTV Contributor, Friday Night Highlights Host, greer@wktv.org

Tri-unity buzzer-beater tops Lee Wednesday, 51-49

Lee’s Braylon Huff and JR Metcalf defend against Tri-unity’s Cody Osbun and Caleb Hofmann. (WKTV/Bill Rohn) CLICK OPEN FOR VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS!

By:Bill Rohn, WKTV Contributor, Friday Night Highlights Host, greer@wktv.org

MHSAA approves expansion of Personal Branding Activities for student-athletes; commonly referred to as NIL (Name-Image-Likeness)

“This is the essence of what NIL was supposed to allow in the first place, and we’re confident we’ve crafted language that allows true NIL opportunities without affecting competitive equity among our member schools,” said MHSAA Executive Director Mark Uyl. (Image Courtesy, MHSAA)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Don’t miss these local basketball clips! WKTV Friday Night Highlights (1-26-26)

DO NOT MISS our new and exciting WKTV Friday Night Highlights local basketball clips featuring hosts Bill Rohn and Tom Conquest.

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

Local News

Economic outlook shows slower growth for West Michigan

A year-long analysis of the West Michigan economy by a Grand Valley State University economist points to a clear trend — growth is slowing.

By:GVSU Communications, greer@wktv.org

Consumers Energy shields customers from Michigan’s worst weather in generations 

Despite 20% more weather‑driven outage events, proactive work reduced customer impacts by 130,000 outages at their homes and businesses, and improved storm forecasting and planning generated $15 million in savings.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Record-breaking year for Ford International Airport; 4.3 million passengers in 2025

The Ford Aiport is celebrating a record-breaking year with festivities on Jan. 28. (Photo Courtesy, Ford Airport)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Three dogs died, one rescued in early morning house fire in Wyoming

The neighbor called 911 after seeing smoke and flames at this house at 2048 Flossie Ave. SW Wyoming. (WKTV/Owen Herzenstiel)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Ford International Airport FLITE Program announces selection of companies to test air travel solutions

$170 thousand in grants were awarded to Innovative Air Travel Solutions. Pictured: Airtrek Robotics will demonstrate autonomous wingwalking robots to test in a real-world FBO setting. (Photo Courtesy, Ford Airport)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.orgAirtrek Robotics

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