City of Wyoming

Kent County health’s under-utilized COVID-19 testing sites offer free, fast turnaround to general public

In July the county was doing about 800 a week and are now at about 400, despite low or no wait time for appointments and a decreased turnaround time for results.

By:K.D. Norris

WKTV Journal Sports Connection catches up with Lee Legends efforts to rebuild two girls sport programs

We welcome into our studios coaches Wilson and Cain, and find out about how they are handling COVID-19 restrictions, their work in building girls sports programs at the small school, and the outlook for their teams.

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming schedules open houses for residents to view, comment on master plan

For three days, starting Sept. 28, the City of Wyoming will be hosting eight open houses to give residents the opportunity to comment on the city’s master plan.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

WKTV football Week 1 wrap for Wyoming, Kentwood games Sept. 18

With just a week of full practice under their belts, most Wyoming and Kentwood football teams struggled in various degrees in the season’s delayed Week 1 contests. But South Christian got a win and Godwin had a great defensive effort.

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming Lions Club visits WKTV Journal In Focus to talk community service, volunteerism

With us is Kyle Austin, Wyoming Lions Club vice president and membership chairman, and we talk about what the local club does and the need for volunteer members to help them do their good work.

By:K.D. Norris
The Kent District Library (KDL) Kentwood Branch Library.

KDL expands library branch hours, printing and scanning services

All KDL library branches will return to normal hours Monday through Saturday starting today. Branches will be closed on Sunday.

By:Katie Zuidema, Kent District Library

Wyoming high preps for delayed season opener seeking offensive consistency, defense growth

The Wolves belatedly begin their 2020 football season Friday, Sept. 18, at home against Zeeland West with a special start time of 5 p.m. And WKTV will be there to broadcast the game — live thanks to the MHSAA and the Wolves.

By:K.D. Norris

Traffic Tuesday Answer: Speed Limit

Do you know what the speed limit is for a residential area when there is no sign posted?

By:Jenni Eby, City of Wyoming Department of Public Safety

School News Network: Off and running

The renovated Wyoming High School is now open along with Kelloggsville having a new athletic director.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

It’s the final countdown for the 2020 Census as the end date of Sept. 30 draws near

Kentwood is hosting pop-up events and Wyoming is reminding people on Facebook to be counted.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Traffic Tuesday: Speed Limit

So what is the residential speed limit in a neighbor?

By:Jenni Eby, City of Wyoming Department of Public Safety

WKTV Journal In Focus checks in with Kent County health on COVID-19, immunizations, health survey

First we catch up with the ongoing and extensive work by the department during this time of pandemic, but the department is also involved in more routine but non-the-less important activities.

By:K.D. Norris

Senior-led Legends defeat Godwin Heights, 4-1, in season-opening soccer action

It was a senior-dominated performance by Lee as both teams hit the pitch for the first time amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

By:Luke Schrock, WKTV Intern

Local church encourages residents to celebrate grandparents with drive-thru event

This Sunday, Brighter Life Pentecostal Power Church will host a special drive-thru celebrating honoring grandparents.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

WKTV video captures local World War II ‘Greatest Generation’ celebration’s military plane flyover

The 75th anniversary of the end of World War II was commemorated locally Sept. 1-2 with local ceremonies including a socially distant Grand Rapids area flyover of war-era military aircraft.

By:WKTV Staff