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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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Stay-at-home parents help fill substitute teacher spots

As the need for substitute teachers increased after the pandemic, private placement companies have become more essential to grow school districts’ sub pools.

By:Morgan Womack, Capital News Service

One patient’s story demonstrates the impact of Trinity Health Kidney Center

As Trinity Health Kidney Transplant Center marks its 50th year, a local man shares his story in how having such a center close to home helped in his recovery.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Residents ask questions about why, impact of proposed millage increase

During its first meeting about Wyoming’s millage proposal, residents had the opportunity to ask questions about the need, the millage and its purpose.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

January ‘euphoria’ fades as economic indicators swung negative in February

The “back-to-work euphoria” of January has faded and economic indicators edged back into negative territory in West Michigan during February.

By:Chris Knape, Grand Valley State University

National organization hosts memorial for Flying Tiger Line Flight 739

Two men from Michigan were among the 107 on the flight that disappeared over the Pacific Ocean near Guam on its way to then South Vietnam.

By:WKTV Staff

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