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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

Start Garden: Michigan’s largest entrepreneur competition to award more than $500,000 in funding Oct. 22

Start Garden’s annual Demo Day on Oct. 22 will showcase the 50 finalists’ ideas and new funding options. (Photo Courtesy: Start Garden)

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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Education & Environment: Wyoming school joins new PaperGator recycling challenge, hopes to win big!

Payouts from PaperGator help support local students by providing funds for educational resources, learning materials and physical activity tools.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

Cents vs. Sense: Megan Gorman to share financial feats and faux pas of U.S. presidents Feb. 19-20

Acclaimed wealth manager Megan Gorman will visit both the Gerald R. Ford Library and the Gerald R. Ford Museum to discuss the many ways presidents have made – or lost – money.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

Consumers Energy providing $5 Million to help customers with heating bills

On the heels of last month’s cold snap, Consumers Energy is pledging $5 million in contributions to Michigan nonprofits to help at-risk customers pay their heating bills starting in February. (Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)



By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

A chance to just be: How hospice benefits caregivers

Hospice can often take some caregiving and financial stress off of the family members who are caring for a loved one who is ill, in addition to providing grief support and other resources. (Photo Courtesy, Emmanuel Hospice)

By:Emmanuel Hospice, greer@wktv.org

Woodland Mall hosts Annual Unity Walk and African American Live Museum to honor Black History Month Feb. 22

Woodland Mall will once again recognize Black History Month with community events in partnership with Kentwood and New Hope Baptist Church. Click here for all the details. (Photo Courtesy, Woodland Mall)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

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