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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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Even on Holidays, hospice heeds no clock or calendar

Hospice is a service that remains available year-round to provide necessary care to patients and their loved ones, even on holidays. (Courtesy, Emmanuel Hospice/IStock)

By:Emmanuel Hospice, greer@wktv.org

Join Kentwood’s third-annual Holiday Light Display Contest; sign up online

Show off your holiday decorating skills for a chance to win one of three cash prizes. (Photo of last year’s winner)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Shelter beds for homeless in Kent County exceed capacity, organizations submit public plea for support

Non-profit leaders plead with community to address the current homelessness crisis as winter approaches.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Join Kentwood’s Police and Fire Departments competition to restock the Little Free Pantry Dec. 1-31

The Kentwood Police and Fire Departments are asking community members to join them for a friendly competition to collect donations for Kentwood’s Little Free Pantry.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

$250,000 award money to support KDL expansion projects and scholarship fund

KDL wins national award, plans to reinvest the prize money into the community.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

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