City of Wyoming

WKTV In Focus podcast of Community Conversation on Immigration available on-demand

The conversation included discussion on current immigration policies as well as proposed Michigan governmental action to change the state’s driver’s license laws.

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: ‘I would love to have a house that I own where my kids could play outside’

Data shows one in seven African American children in Kent County is in homeless system.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

WKTV has Wyoming, Kentwood high school sports schedules, featured game coverage

WKTV’s featured games this week will be basketball games at Wyoming high and East Kentwood.

By:WKTV Staff

Working well with other generations can serve as a win in the workplace

Generational differences in the workplace can be a challenge or an opportunity. What can you do to make it a great match?

By:Frank Cox, Michigan State University Extension

Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood weekend news you ought to know

What’s a little snow and ice when there is so much to do and see? We have a list of fun activities for the weekend.

By:WKTV Staff

Junior-led Godwin Heights girls basketball team has bright present, and future

The Wolverines closed out their early non-conference season schedule this week at 5-1. But they are just getting started.

By:K.D. Norris

Low unemployment has U.S. Census looking for applicants

To attract more applicants, the U.S. Census has increased pay rates with a range of $14 to $25 for the State of Michigan.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Recreational marijuana, county animal shelter discussed on latest WKTV Journal In Focus

Topics include the implementation of the state’s recreational marijuana law — and licensing of facilities approved to sell the now legal product — as well as how Kent County handles the difficult job of animal control.

By:K.D. Norris

Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood news you need to know

Have your pie, and while eating it, check out the stories of 2019 and a look at what is ahead for 2020.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood city commissioner to host ‘Community Conversation’ on immigration

A panel discussion, focused on America’s immigration policies, will take place on Thursday, Jan. 9, from 5:30-7 p.m., at Kentwood’s Broad Leaf Local Beer.

By:WKTV Staff

Heartside Ministry, Mel Trotter Ministries merge

After a two-year shared services agreement, the two homeless advocacy nonprofits merged at the beginning of 2020.

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: Living in cars, campers, motels and ‘doubled-up,’ homeless students struggle to succeed

Kent County’s booming housing market has left some area families out in the cold.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

WKTV has Wyoming, Kentwood high school sports schedules, featured game coverage

January is jam-packed with high school sports most every night of the month as the winter season goes into full force.

By:Mike Moll, WKTV Volunteer Sports Director

Top stories of 2019 for Wyoming, Kentwood

From billboards to making our community a better place, here are some of the top headlines for 2019.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Snapshots: New Year, new you news for Wyoming, Kentwood

Healthy. We all want to be more healthy in the new year … looking for ideas? WKTV has them for your reading pleasure.

By:WKTV Staff