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WKTV Host Yeli Romero does livestream interview Thursday with Entravision regarding early voting in Grand Rapids

“It was an unexpected and exciting opportunity, especially being able to represent Grand Rapids on a larger platform,” said WKTV Host Yeli Romero. (Photo: WKTV)

By:Cris Greer, Wyoming-Kentwood News Today Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org

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

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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WKTV’s Feature Game crew at South Christian Tuesday, then Kelloggsville and Godwin Heights doubleheader on Friday

After a stop to catch up with the Sailors boys team, a key OK Silver boys basketball contest between the Rockets and the Wolverines will be featured.

By:WKTV Staff

Local student named runner-up in Governor Whitmer’s State of the State art contest

The Cross Creek student’s painting of Pictured Rocks received special kudos from the governor as she announced the winners to the State of the State art contest.

By:Cory Olsen, National Heritage Academy

Readers download a record one million books from KDL in 2021

The ongoing COVID pandemic hasn’t stopped Kent County residents from reading library books, but it has influenced the way they get them.

By:Sheila McGrath, WKTV Community Writer

Young, very young, Aviators girls hoops program set to learn to fly with new coach at controls

New head coach Jasmine Hall has a plan for her young team — a combined JV/varsity team this season with only one senior.

By:K.D. Norris

County commission terms to become four years, but not until 2024

“Having the four years allows you to work together more on a local level while forming relationships and concentrating on the needs of the county,” said Kent County Commissioner Dan Burrill.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

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