City of Wyoming

As Christmas fast approaches, Santa Claus is coming to town once again

Santa Claus is expected to travel down Division Avenue at 10 a.m. and visiting with families at Brann’s after the parade.

By:Nathan Slauer, WKTV Community Contributer

Chamber’s WKTV Government Matters discussion includes reports from Washington, D.C.

At the meeting, representatives of Rep. Bill Huizenga and Sen. Gary Peters reported on their bosses’ efforts but also answered questions on the ballooning federal budget deficit and other issues.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming High School’s leaders of the pack: Alpha Wolf 11 celebration

On Friday, Dec. 6, the Wyoming High School and the community celebrated the addition of six more names to the Alpha Wolf 11 Champions of Character Award roster.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

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

We’ll be covering South Christian at Godwin Heights boys basketball Tuesday, and then East Kentwood/West Michigan Aviation hockey on Friday.

By:WKTV Staff

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

Music, sports, archaeology. What more could you ask for?

By:WKTV Staff

Rebuilding Lee girls basketball team showing positive signs under 3rd-year coach Tasha Wilson

The Lee Legends girls will host a non-conference game against Byron Center Zion Christian Dec. 6, in a WKTV Sports Featured Game.

By:K.D. Norris

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