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YMCA Veggie Van returns to Care Resources, provides access to healthy food

The Veggie Van visits Care Resources’ Grand Rapids location twice a month year-round.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Hunt Michigan Collaborative Farm Tour helps farmers reduce crop damage by deer

It’s estimated that hundreds of thousands of dollars in crop damage occurs each year. For more info on the Farm Tour CLICK HERE! (Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

GVSU celebrates Black History Month with multiple events throughout February

GVSU Night at the Museum: As We Rise. One of many events in February celebrating Black History Month. CLICK OPEN TO SEE SCHEDULE (Image Courtesy, GVSU)

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

Local Sports Update

WATCH THIS! WKTV Friday Night Highlights (Feb. 9, 2026)

CLICK HERE! WKTV Friday Night Highlights featuring host Tom Conquest.

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

Godwin Heights twins put in the work, and find success on and off the field

Godwin Heights twins Higinio Rolon-Rosado (pictured) and Antonio Rolon-Rosado will definitely leave a mark in the classroom and on the field.

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

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

Local News

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

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

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

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