City of Wyoming

Chamber’s annual golf outing, set for mid-June, funds scholarships

Set for June 16 and co-sponsored by the Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce, this year’s outing will have adjustments to keep participants safe while still creating a fun and competitive golfing experience.

By:WKTV Volunteer

City of Wyoming releases Memorial Day video

City staff and leaders came together to honor those “who made the ultimate sacrifice” in a special Memorial Day video.

By:WKTV Staff

Understanding the numbers: Changes in state’s reporting of COVID-19 testing data

Both Michigan and Kent County report COVID-19 numbers routinely, but a big question these days is what specifically does those numbers mean.

By:WKTV Staff

From President Trump to Kent County Clerk, Secretary of State draws opposition for sending voters absentee ballot applications

According to the Secretary’s office, of the 7.7 million registered voters in the state, about 1.3 million are on the permanent absent voter list.

By:K.D. Norris

Like brothers, sisters around the world, local Muslims adapt to Ramadan in time of COVID-19

At-Tawheed Islamic Center and mosque has been empty since March 13, and local Ramadan traditions including its annual Eid Al Fitr community celebration have been cancelled.

By:K.D. Norris

State COVID-19 hotline now offers free, confidential emotional support counseling

resources, the State of Michigan is now offering confidential emotional support counseling through its COVID-19 hotline.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood commissioner to host ‘Celebrate the Small Victories’ discussion on Facebook live, WKTV on-demand

Community activist Emily Bridson will host guests Hanna Schulze of Local First, Tarah Carnahan of TreeTops Collective and Sagar Dangal, an activist in the Bhutanese community.

By:WKTV Staff

From the editor: In time of COVID-19, WKTV urges readers be informed, be personally responsible

Because of the ability for anyone to put anything up on the internet and social media and pass it off as legitimate, we also encourage caution when absorbing what you may read or see.

By:Tom Norton

Both Wyoming, Kentwood already have higher 2020 Census response than overall 2010 results

As of Monday, both the cities of Kentwood and Wyoming have exceeded their 2010 U.S. Census respond rate with the 2020 Census and there is still six more months to go.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Snapshots: WKTV healthy food stories you might have missed

Farmers markets, a European model for farm-to-table, and a diet for long life as much as that “stay-at-home” 10 pounds. … Bon Appétit!

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming Parks and Rec offer free home kits

By WKTV Staffjoanne@wktv.org The Wyoming Parks and Recreation Department announced it will be offering free Rec at Home Kits. These kits will consist of fun [Read More]

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: Looking at Fall and Beyond

So what will the fall be like as students return to school? Local leaders explore that question plus Kent ISD’s Bright Beginnings program and a look at high school theater productions.

By:WKTV Staff

Rain keeps crowds low for Metro Health Farm Market opening

By Joanne Bailey-Boorsmajoanne@wktv.org Social distancing certainly was not a problem at the opening of the Metro Health Farm Market on Thursday as mother nature controlled [Read More]

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming keeps its Memorial Day tradition with a video twist

The city has cancelled its regular ceremony but does plan to release a special Memorial Day video.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Snapshots: Kentwood, Wyoming news and things to do

So why is GVSU’s Tim Evans wearing a tie on his head? It’s all about botany baby! Find out about Evans’ adventures and more in this week’s Snapshots.

By:WKTV Staff