City of Wyoming

Gov. Whitmer to announce fall school reopening ‘roadmap’ June 30 as budget concerns grow

With input from local education leaders, the governor plans to announce a “Michigan’s Return to School Roadmap” for schools to reopen.

By:WKTV Staff

Splash, splash: Wyoming set to open splash pads July 6

Splash pads in Kentwood and at Millennium Park are now open.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

SpartanNash relaunches partnership with Flashfood

The Flashfood partnership is designed to help reduce food waste by allowing customers to purchase items at up to 50 percent off.

By:Lauren DeVo, SpartanNash

Wyoming high’s Senior 11 Night Celebration parade delayed until June 15

Wyoming high is scheduled to host its WHS Class of 2020 commencement ceremony on July 28 but first it will allow the community to celebrate the local seniors.

By:WKTV Staff

Hand2Hand creates a win-win by helping families and keeping local restaurants busy

During the recent Stay Home, Stay Safe quarantine, Hand2Hand created a program that provided a break from cooking for its families while giving local restaurants stability and income.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

KDL closes internet gap by offering hotspots; state hotspot map available

KDL has hotspots available to area residents while the state of Michigan releases a map of free hotspots within the state.

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: Ending the school year

Students and staff celebrate the end of school and a look at just how the lost of sales revenue will impact area schools.

By:School News Network

As local education leader warns of school budget deficits due to pandemic impact, Kent-ISD videos explain situation

While the looming school funding concerns are just beginning to hit the news, the community may have some questions, need a little background and history.

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming offers more Rec at Home kits

There are only 300 Rec at Home kits so sign up soon.

By:WKTV Staff

Metro Health brings free COVID-19 mobile testing to vulnerable communities

Metro Health will be bringing its mobile COVID-19 testing unit to the Hispanic Center of West Michigan and United Methodist Community House.

By:Jamie Allen, Metro Health

Snapshots: Yes, there really is something to do this weekend

Yes Virginia, places are starting to open up including the beach at Kent County’s Millennium Park.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming temporarily expands outdoor restaurant seating

The help local restaurants, the mayor signed an emergency order allowing for expanded outdoor seating.

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: Game changers

A breakfast cart to learning how to teach online, area schools are changing the way we educate and play sports as a new esports program emerges as well.

By:School News Network

Kent County Health Department’s free COVID-19 testing available in Wyoming, Kentwood

Locations include Wyoming’s The Potter’s House school and, in Kentwood, at the Kent County Health Department South Clinic.

By:WKTV Staff

2020 Metro Cruise cancelled, WKTV moves forward with Dream Wheels show

The popular car show Dream Wheels will be broadcasted and live streamed in August.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma