City of Wyoming

Having ‘out lived its niche,’ longtime Wyoming variety store closes its doors this month

Springrove Variety Store, the former Suburban 5 & 10, closes its doors this month after 62 years in the City of Wyoming.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent District Library celebrates year of growth, changes and record numbers

The Kent District Library 2019 Annual Report tells the story of another year of new initiatives and increases in the use of library resources.

By:WKTV Staff

2020 West Michigan Photo Contest now accepting entries

The West Michigan Tourist Association is looking for traveler photo submissions all around West Michigan.

By:WKTV Staff

Kent County: West Nile Virus found during health department mosquito surveillance

The discovery comes after testing pools of mosquito remains that were trapped in the City of Grand Rapids. But, the county advises, “It is important to note that these are not human cases.”

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: Our July 4 weekend — patriotism, fireworks, pets and parades

You have a long 4th of July weekend ahead of you, and “Stuff’s gonna splode!” WKTV has your weekend wrap of what to do and not do.

By:WKTV Staff

Local trumpeter kicks of Sounds of Summer series tomorrow

Grandville resident and trumpeter extraordinaire Max Colley II will perform tomorrow at Cutler Park.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

SpartanNash Foundation teams up with store guests to support military heroes

All funds raised July 1-12 divided between three nonprofit organizations Team RWB, Operation Homefront, and Honor and Remember.

By:Allison Benczkowski, SpartanNash Foundation

Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood news you ought to know

How did air conditioning for cars evolve and other fun summer facts and activities in this week’s snapshots.

By:WKTV Staff

County offers free COVID-19 testing event today in support of African American, Latinx communities

In Kent County, the Latinx community account for 39.4 percent of COVID-19 cases but only 10 percent of the population, while African Americans have 19.25 percent of the cases but only 10 percent of the population.

By:WKTV Staff

LocalFirst encourages residents to celebrate independence by supporting locally-owned businesses

Leading up to July 4 is a week dedicated to celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit and a great reason to support locally-owned businesses.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

County education leadership group releases survey examining school reopening issues

The bottom line of the extensive survey is that while some parents seek continued distance learning for various reasons including their child’s safety, the majority desired “safe, in-school” education for their children.

By:K.D. Norris

Fireworks before June 29 not allowed; tips to keep animals calm

For most of Michigan, fireworks are only allowed June 29 – July 4 for the annual July 4th celebration. We also check in with local animal rescue Most Pit Rescue on how to keep animals calm.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent ISD, partners offer programs to turn student summer ‘drain’ into ‘Brain Gain’

Educators across Kent ISD are collaborating with partner organizations — including the Kent District Library — to keep learning going all summer.

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: Local Grads with Grit

Our partner School News Network celebrates local grads who have overcome huge life obstacles on their way to graduation. Here are six ‘Grads with Grit’ students from Kentwood and Wyoming.

By:School News Network

Business with Wyoming, Kentwood connection honored by Hudsonville Chamber

Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy was recognized for its excellence in business.

By:WKTV Staff