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Wyoming Police investigate fatal crash this morning on Chicago Drive

A 31-year-old Wyoming man died Thursday morning after the SUV he was driving collided with a semi-truck on Chicago Drive near Jiffy Avenue. (WKTV/Deborah Reed)

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

Wyoming Police seek help identifying Hit-and-Run driver

A 30-year-old Wyoming man remains in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle while crossing 28th Street near Woodward Avenue on Tuesday evening. (WKTV:Deborah Reed)

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

Explore the Kentwood Community Center with FREE Open Houses

Kentwood Parks and Recreation invites residents to explore local recreation, fitness, sports, arts and community programs during a series of free open houses November 9–19. (Photo Courtesy: City of Kentwood)

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

Volunteers and donors rebuild Kentwood family’s home Friday after house sat for over a year; fireworks accident to blame

Kentwood homeowners Nai Win and Nyein Nyein stand in front of their house on Tradewinds that was getting restored Friday, Nov. 6. Their house partially burned after a fireworks accident in May 2025. (WKTV)

By:Cris Greer, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org

Local Sports Update

NEW: WKTV Friday Night Highlights Football (Nov. 6 and 7); local playoffs

CLICK OPEN THIS STORY to see our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights featuring analysis from our Host Mike Moll and Guest Host Paul Kabelman.

By:Cris Greer, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Managing Editor/Sports Director, greer@wktv.org
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South Christian hits overdrive in playoff opening win against Marshall

South Christian quarterback Austin Burgess hands off to Easton Raak who goes 73 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter. CLICK OPEN FOR VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS (Photo: WKTV/Jake Westbrook)

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

NEW: WKTV Friday Night Highlights Football (Oct. 30 and 31, 2026); local playoffs

CLICK OPEN THIS STORY to see new and exciting local playoff clips from our latest Friday Night Highlights show featuring Host Mike Moll and Guest Host Paul Kabelman walking through highlights from Oct. 30 and 31, and plenty of analysis on the upcoming local playoff matchups.

By:Cris Greer, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Managing Editor/Sports Director, greer@wktv.org
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Godwin Heights, South Christian and East Kentwood prepare for playoffs

East Kentwood is 9-0 heading into the playoffs. (Photo Courtesy: Eli Reed)

By:Greg Chrapek, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Contributor, greer@wktv.org
WKTV Friday Night Highlights Host Mike Moll

NEW: WKTV Friday Night Highlights Football (Oct. 23, 2026); local playoff matchups inside

CLICK OPEN THIS STORY to see new and exciting football clips from our latest Friday Night Highlights show featuring Host Mike Moll and Guest Host Paul Kabelman walking through highlights from Friday, Oct. 23, and plenty of analysis on the upcoming local playoff matchups.

By:Cris Greer, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Managing Editor/Sports Director, greer@wktv.org

Local News

WKTV Nuestra Gente Host Yeli Romero

WKTV Host Yeli Romero does livestream interview Thursday with Entravision regarding early voting in Grand Rapids

“It was an unexpected and exciting opportunity, especially being able to represent Grand Rapids on a larger platform,” said WKTV Host Yeli Romero. (Photo: WKTV)

By:Cris Greer, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org
Wyoming High School News Team Tapes at WKTV

Wyoming High School students visit WKTV to record their Wyo News show

Wyoming High School students recorded WYO News with teacher Jon Bushen on Oct. 30. (Photo: WKTV)

By:Cris Greer, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org
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Wyoming Police investigate shooting on Fox Run Drive SW; one person injured

The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment, where he remains in critical, but stable condition. (Photo: WKTV/Deborah Reed)

By:Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Staff, greer@wktv.org
Branch District Library

Calling all ghost hunters – The Haunted History Trail is coming to Michigan

The Branch District Library is one of many sites on the Haunted History Trail of Michigan. Unusual activity has been reported by staff, including footsteps, unexplained sounds and other strange occurrences. (Photo Courtesy: Haunted History Trail of Michigan/Amity Photos)

By:Lillian Reiner, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Contributor, greer@wktv.org
Start Garden 100 Entrepreneur Competition

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

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