City of Wyoming

Insurance helps cover lost of Wyoming police cars

Chief Kim Koster said countywide police cooperative still an important part of keeping the community safe.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

WKTV Journal Sports Connection debuts with past, present, future of South Christian athletics

On its inaugural episode, WKTV volunteer sports announcers talk with Curt Copeland and David Kool, the old and new athletic directors at the school.

By:K.D. Norris

Sen. Peters to tour Wyoming’s Total Plastics International to discuss federal COVID-19 business support

Sen. Peters will visit Total Plastics International Friday, July 24, in a non-public event to “highlight work to support businesses adapting to challenges posed by COVID-19.”

By:WKTV Staff

Next in line in the Sounds of Summer concert series is Dusty Chaps

This week Dusty Chaps gives the Sounds of Summer a country music feel.

By:Shallom Kimanzi

Local high schools readying for ‘traditional’ fall sports scheduling after MHSAA decision

Local high school football teams can begin on-field practice in early August, as usual, and games will be played starting the week of Aug. 24. But …

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming mayor pleased with turnout for first 2020 outdoor meeting

A beautiful evening brought out a crowd for the Wyoming City Council’s on-the-road meeting at Pinery Park.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Food assistance for Michigan families hit by COVID-19 issues extended through July

The state announced July 15 that approximately 350,000 Michigan families will continue to have access to additional food assistance benefits continued.

By:WKTV Staff

New path connects Wyoming’s Frog Hollow to M-6 Trail

New path connects the Fred Meijer M-6 trail to Wyoming’s Frog Hollow Park as well as the rest of the Metro Village.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming City Council goes on the road

The Wyoming City Council will host two outdoor council meetings, the first on July 20 at Pinery Park.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Humanity for Prisoners’ efforts for prisoners, prison reform on WKTV Journal In Focus

Humanity for Prisoners started in 2001 when Doug Tjapkes formed the organization. Two decades later, the issue of treatment of prisoners — and prison reform — is no less important.

By:K.D. Norris

Up next in the Sounds of Summer concert series: Oat Bran Boys

The Muskegon-based group will perform this Thursday at Cutler Park.

By:Shallom Kimanzi, WKTV Intern

Kent County, local United Way announce non-profit COVID-19 grant process

Late last month, the Kent County Board of Commissioners allocated $9.5 million in federal CARES Act dollars to create the Kent County Non-Profit Organization COVID-19 Grant Fund.

By:WKTV Staff

Local resident hopes to ignite open conversation on racism through informal groups

WKTV Journal and Community Awareness Host Donna Kidner-Smith hopes her at-home meetings of open dialog on racism inspire others to have conversations and learn more.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Area Agency on Aging, supporting seniors in time of COVID-19, on WKTV Journal In Focus

WKTV had a Zoom interview with Carly Whetstone, outreach specialist for the local agency, to talk about the group, its history, and the ways it is working for senior and senior caregivers.

By:K.D. Norris

Kentwood students hope to ‘make that change’ by encouraging people to vote

The students are hosting a voter registration drive July 14 – 17.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma