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Wyoming Police investigate early morning shooting involving multiple gunshot wounds

One person was injured following a shooting in the 900 block of 28th Street SW. CLICK OPEN FOR MORE DETAILS (Photo: WKTV/Deborah Reed)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org
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Kentwood Police investigating assault on 24-year-old female that occurred Monday at East Paris Nature Park

The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 30 years old, with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a white shirt with colored squares. CLICK OPEN FOR MORE DETAILS (Photo Courtesy, City of Kentwood)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org
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Wyoming Police Department investigates homicide of 82-year-old female

A person of interest is in police custody following a homicide investigation in the 800 block of Marcia Street SW. (Photo: WKTV/Deborah Reed)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org
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FREE summer meals for children and teens; Kent District Library and Kids’ Food Basket partner up

Through the Sack Suppers at the Library program, free evening meals are available at select KDL branches through September 1. (Photo: Kent District Library Richard L. Root Kentwood Branch. (WKTV)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org
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Wyoming Police investigate serious pedestrian crash on July 18

A pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle in the 2800 block of South Division Ave. (Photo:WKTV/DeborahReed)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

MexiCuba is bringing the heat to Wyoming on July 21

MexiCuba will showcase its unique blend of salsa and timba music on Tuesday, July 21, at 6 p.m. at Lamar Park, as part of the Wyoming Concerts in the Park series. (Photo: Wity Zaldivar. Used with Permission)

By:Lillian Reiner, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Brena returns to Wyoming Concerts in the Park July 14

“Performing for an audience and seeing the joy that we bring into people’s lives is so rewarding and keeps us doing what we do,” said Craig Avery, vocalist and keyboard player. (Photo: Brena. Used with Permission)

By:Lillian Reiner, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Contributor, greer@wktv.org

July Sounds of Summer Concert Series in full swing

The Chicago-based band Sushi Roll will perform Thursday, July 9, at 7 p.m., at Cutler Park, 6701 Cutler Park Drive, Grand Rapids.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Michigan Songbird of Soul, Molly Bouwsma Schultz, performs live at Wyoming Concerts in the Park July 7

Molly Bouwsma-Schultz. (Photo: Olivia Easterday Photo. Used with Permission)

By:Lillian Reiner, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Rare turtle babies get a head start thanks to John Ball Zoo and Calvin University

A spotted turtle with a transmitter that emits a signal so zoo staff can locate the animal in the wild. (Photo: John Ball Zoo. Used with Permission)

By:Ruth Thornton, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Contributor, greer@wktv.org
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UPDATE: Wyoming Police said body discovered in construction dumpster was 38-year-old Joseph Otis Hammer

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Wyoming Police Detectives at 616-530-7300 or Silent Observer at 616-774-2345; 1-866-774-2345; or https://www.silentobserver.org.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

South Kent Chamber seeks 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 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

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
Photo shows four smiling volunteers cleaning debris from a stream.

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