City of Wyoming
Wyoming Public Safety secures national accreditation for fourth time
Keeping up on technology and policy changes helped in the process according to Chief Kim Koster.
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Wyoming elects Vanderwood as its next mayor
Because Kent Vanderwood took 56 percent of the primary vote, he is automatically named mayor elect and will be sworn in later this year.
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92-year-old Kentwood resident shares his love of Metro Cruise
Father and daughter Gene Billings and Cathe DeLaney say Metro Cruise is “pretty much their Christmas.”
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Local siblings share tragedy of losing brother on USS Indianapolis during WWII
Editor’s Note: WKTV is reposting this unique, local story in honor of George David Payne and all the United States veterans.
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Gonzo’s Top 5: Dragon boat races, summer concerts, garden tours, and much more
Dragon boat races are one of many features at the family-friendly Global Water Fest on Saturday, July 30 at Canal Park in Grand Rapids. (Courtesy)
By:BISSELL’s Empty the Shelters program helps pet crisis accelerated by pandemic
BISSELL Pet Foundation founder Cathy Bissell’s Empty the Shelters program runs through July 31.(Courtesy)
By:Wyoming to attend open houses for National Night Out
The Wyoming Department of Public Safety has a full slate of activities from Consumer’s Energy in the morning to Grace University in the evening.
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Michigan residents and business owners struggle with inflation
Continuing inflation is not only a Michigan concern, but a national and global one as well, say economists and local business leaders.
By:How to create a more Dementia friendly community
The Dementia Friends is a global social movement that is working to change the way people think, act, and talk about dementia.
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A look ahead at some fun, local concerts and events by John “Gonzo” Gonzalez
Brena, a local band known for lively shows and Top 40 rock, performs on July 28 at Cutler Park and August 11 behind Kentwood City Hall. (Courtesy)
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WOOD TV8 Meteorologist Terri DeBoer promotes her book about empty nesters on WKTV
WOOD TV8 meteorologist Terri DeBoer (right) stopped by WKTV Thursday to promote her first book on a show hosted by Pamela Keim (left). (WKTV)
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Get ready for ‘high-octane, full-throttle’ country at Wyoming Summer Concerts in the Park
Bernadette Kathryn, the Detroit Country Rebel, will appear at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 26 at Lamar Park. Free admission as always. (Courtesy)
By:Six seeking party nominations for Kent County Commission seats
Six candidates are seeking the Republican nominations for three Kent County Commission seats in Kent and Wyoming in the Aug. 2 primary.
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Voters should return absentee ballots in person, via drop box
With the upcoming statewide primary election date of Tuesday, Aug. 2, right around the corner, Michigan voters are encouraged to hand deliver their absentee ballots to a local drop box or their clerk’s office to avoid postal delays. (WKTV)
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