City of Wyoming

New Wyoming business brings the culture of Mexico to the area

Guelaguetza Designs recently opened in the City of Wyoming, featuring items from Mexico.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Helping homeless families: WKTV Journal In Focus interviews Family Promise GR

On the latest episode of WKTV Journal In Focus, we bring to light the urgent need and community efforts to battle family homelessness in the Greater Grand Rapids area.

By:K.D. Norris

County to stop accepting plastic bags, shredded paper by the end of year

The Kent County Recycling & Education Center will no longer accept plastic shopping bags and shredded paper starting Jan. 1, 2020. But there are options.

By:Kent County

December’s high school sports schedule begins WKTV’s winter sports coverage

WKTV will bring one or two events each week to viewers, mostly basketball but some hockey, starting this week.

By:Mike Moll, WKTV Volunteer Sports Director

A local organization provides the ‘springboard’ for entrepreneurs to get started

For more than three years, SpringGR has been helping area residents achieve the dream of owning and operating their own business.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Popular Wyoming program features Feel Like You Belong host

Alan Headbloom will be the guest speaker for this week’s Mr. Sid’s Wednesday Afternoon Video Series at Marge’s Donut Den.

By:WKTV Staff

Deaf person support group brings ‘Signing Santa’ event back for 10th year

This time of the year, one opportunity often unavailable to local deaf and hard of hearing children is simply visiting — and communicating with — Santa.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood Weekend News

Getting ready for the holidays? Well we have some must-not-miss events and a few holiday tips as well!

By:WKTV Staff

Residents, business owners ‘give back’ at annual City of Wyoming event

This year’s Wyoming Gives Back is set for Dec. 5 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Rogers Plaza.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming pantry benefits from SpartanNash’s recent hunger relief campaign

This year’s SpartanNash Foundation’s hunger relief campaign raised almost $350,000 for more than 100 food pantries including Family Network of Wyoming.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

School News Network: Waking Our Brains up

At Wyoming’s West Elementary School, students get an opportunity to stretch their mind and bodies.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Gerald R. Ford International Airport ready for Thanksgiving with ‘Operation Handshake’

Thanksgiving is expected to be the business time of the year for Ford Airport. So here are some tips to fly through.

By:Tara Hernandez, Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Santa Claus Girls, still at home in Kentwood, have work to be done and support needed

Even after 110 years, the Santa Claus Girls’ army of volunteers gain new inspirations but can always use a little more community support.

By:K.D. Norris

School News Network: Learning their way

On any given day at East Kelloggsville Elementary, you’ll find teacher Jacky Hamann and a handful of students hard at work.

By:Bridie Bereza, School News Network

Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood news you ought to know — weekend edition

Time to get into the holiday spirit. Here are some doings to check out and tips on surviving visits from the fam.

By:WKTV Staff