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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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Girl Scouts launch 2025 Cookie Season: Empowering future leaders with every box

The Girl Scout Cookie Program, the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world, strives to build courage, confidence and character in girls all over the world.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Voices of Freedom: Liz Midkiff – Part 2

Midkiff was in an impossible situation, unable to seek refuge from people who were supposed to protect her.

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

Bipartisan legislation expanding burial benefits for veterans signed into law

Gerald’s Law Act was named after late Michigan veteran Gerald “Jerry” Elliott of Kingsford who did not receive VA burial benefits after he passed away at home.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

The Rapid welcomes first fully electric vehicles to Go!Bus paratransit fleet

The Rapids introduces 12 electric vehicles, combining sustainability with groovy 60s style.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

City of Kentwood’s Winter Concert Series returns Jan. 16

The free Winter Concert Series will feature a range of music from local artists and a variety of food trucks.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

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