WYOMING, Mich. (WZZM) \- Demolition will begin this month on the now closed Studio 28.

The theater was once billed as the largest in the world. It's owned by Loeks Theater Inc. Emily Loeks confirms the demolition will happen but says it is weather dependent.

Studio 28, located at 1350 28th Street, was once the company's showplace theater. It closed six years ago when it became too costly to operate. It's located on 20 acres.

City officials say demolishing the building opens up new possibilities for the area. It includes a development called 28 West. Supporters of the project say they want to create a downtown feel in the area with shops, apartments and other development.

Wyoming City Councilman Dan Burrill says it's an exciting time. "I'm seeing it as a gain," he says.
From my understanding that building is in great disrepair."

WYOMING, Mich. (WZZM) -- Police are awaiting autopsy results following the death of a man at the Grand Rapids Inn on 28th Street.

Police were called to the motel around 1:45 p.m. Sunday on reports of a deceased man in his room.

The man was 44-years-old but police haven't yet released his name.

GRANDVILLE, Mich. – Grandville-based First United Credit Union backing the Kent District Library’s campaign to replenish its budget.

Through the Genre Derby, KDL hopes to raise $10,000 for digital and physical books. That’s just a fraction of the $300,000 that’s been slashed from the library’s budget since 2013.

“Our overall budget has been cut by over $2 million in the past three years from changes in tax valuation and personal property tax,” explained KDL Development Manager Linda Krombeen. 

Despite the cuts, KDL is using technology and restructuring to avoid laying off staff.

The Genre Derby allows patrons to direct donations to the type of books they read most. First United Credit Union is pledging to match 50 percent of all donor gifts during the Genre Derby, up to $1,500.