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Wyoming Police investigate shooting on Fox Run Drive SW; one person injured

The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment, where he remains in critical, but stable condition. (Photo: WKTV/Deborah Reed)

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

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

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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Free swim lessons part of larger effort to reduce drownings

By providing free swim lessons, statewide organizations hope this will help to reduce the number of drownings in the Great Lakes.

By:Ashley Zhou, Capital News Service

Nature can nurture: Gardens help heal students

On Michigan State University’s campus is the nation’s oldest university botanical garden and a site of the emerging practice of horticulture therapy.

By:Anna Lionas, Capital News Service

Wyoming’s City Center project gets boost with $20 million state grant

The additional $20 million from the state will allow the city to complete a pedestrian bridge, 4.6 miles of non-motorized trails, and bury utility lines.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Financial Perspectives: 5 Key Questions About Retirement

Will you travel? Will you volunteer? These are just some of the questions you have to consider when considering your retirement.

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West Michigan under Air Quality Alert due to Canadian wildfires; air labeled “unhealthy”

With 483 active fires across Canada and that smoke infiltrating the United States, an Air Quality Alert has been issued for all of Michigan through June 28. (Image Courtesy, IQAir)

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributor

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