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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

Kentwood Police to host National Drug Take Back Day Event Oct. 24 

Photo from a previous Kentwood National Drug Take Back Day. (Photo Courtesy: City of Kentwood)

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

City of Wyoming appoints Eric Wiler as next Wyoming Police Chief

Wiler assumes the position of Police Chief, effective Feb. 4, 2027, immediately following Chief Kip Snyder’s retirement in Feb. 2027. In this role, Wiler will lead a team of nearly 103 full-time sworn officers and 21 civilian personnel. (Photo Courtesy, City of Wyoming)

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

WKTV We the People: Get to know your local Kentwood and Wyoming candidates

WKTV invited local candidates to create a video for the upcoming general election involving key races that affect Kentwood and Wyoming voters.

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

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UPDATE: One person dead after Wyoming shooting

Wyoming Police Department investigates shooting on May 24, 2024.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org
Acrisure Amphitheater Groundbreaking

A turn of the shovel: Acrisure Amphitheater groundbreaking ceremony celebrates new centerpiece of Grand Rapids

The Acrisure Amphitheater groundbreaking ceremony took place May 21 at the 17-acre construction site.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

Shots fired near 4400 block of Bowen Blvd. Thursday, May 23 in Kentwood

At approximately 1 p.m. today (Thursday, May 23), the Kentwood Police Department responded to a report of shots fired near the 4400 block of Bowen Blvd. Several people were detained and questioned in the area, and an investigation is underway. 

By:Kentwood Police Department, greer@wktv.org

Wicked musical electrifies audiences through ongoing performances at DeVos Performance Hall

Wicked, the untold story of the Witches of Oz, takes the stage at DeVos Performance Hall for their second week of performances.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

Kentwood Farmers Market and Summer Concert Series Kick Off on June 6

The Farmers Market is 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday from June 6 through Aug. 29 behind Kentwood City Hall, 4900 Breton Ave. SE. The Summer Concert Series will take place 7 to 8:30 p.m. on select Thursdays on the lawn behind City Hall.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

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