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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

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

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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“Our Trip” – Documentary of 12 veterans’ return to Vietnam will show at Marge’s Donut Den on July 10

“The video…says a lot about the Vietnam experience and what it means to be a veteran.”

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

WKTV We the People: Get to know Kentwood, Wyoming and Kent County candidates

Get to know local candidates before the Michigan Aug. 6 primary and Nov. 5 general election.

By:Cris Greer and Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editors

Probable Cause Conference for former State Police Detective Brian Keely July 1; available on Zoom

The probable cause conference for former Michigan State Police Det. Sgt. Brian Keely will take place Monday, July 1, and has been stipulated to be conducted virtually by the parties. Look inside for more details.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kent District Library to ask voters for one-year millage on Aug. 6 ballot to bridge 2025 funding gap

The gap millage is at the same rate property owners pay now, and there is no overlap with any other KDL millage.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Be prepared: Outdoor power equipment helps weather a storm or power outage

Thinking ahead: having the right outdoor power equipment on hand year-round is important.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

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