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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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Museum’s traveling exhibit of racist imagery comes to Grand Rapids

The exhibit features a selection of of items from Ferris State University’s Jim Crow Museum, which has the largest collection of racially insensitive objects.

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributor

WKTV Voices from the Front Line: Part 2 of a look inside the life of a Kentwood firefighter

This is Part 2 of WKTV’s “Voices from the Front Line,” where we recently spent an afternoon at Kentwood Fire Station 3 talking to Engine Operator Andy Biederman (left) and Lieutenant Jeff Bouwkamp.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

KDL summer hours are now in effect

For the summer, all Kent District Library branches will be closed on Sundays with other daily hours varying at different branches.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Sea lamprey control planned for Lake Michigan tributaries

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be applying lampricides to the Rogue River and Crockery creek to help kill sea lamprey larvae.

By:WKTV Staff

GM awards $75,000 in grants to local charities

The Wyoming Department of Public Safety was one of three grant recipients with plans to use its money for a distracted and impaired driver simulator.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

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