City of Wyoming

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

Local leaders hear from vets at Chamber’s Veterans Day Government Matters meeting

WKTV recorded the meeting, which also included some discussion on state government budget issues, and is making it available on WKTV’s on-demand website (wktvlive.org).

By:WKTV Staff

Holocaust survivor shares story, message on combating hate

Martin Lowenberg will be at the KDL Wyoming Branch, Wednesday, Nov. 13.

By:WKTV Staff

On Tap: Bell’s ‘goin’ dark’ as it honors veterans, KDaLe book-lovers plan local events

Bell’s gets patriotic, KDaLe visits Wyoming and Kentwood pubs, and its not too early to think spring (beer festivals).

By:K.D. Norris

After first snow fall, Wyoming police reminding drivers to slow down

First snowfall has drivers relearning how to maneuver in the wintery weather.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming Kentwood Chamber welcomes two new businesses

Culver CPA Group and Susan Sherwood’s Farm Bureau Insurance office are the newest businesses to the community.

By:WKTV Staff

‘Code Blue’ in effect to keep homeless neighbors safe, warm

In preparation for plummeting temperatures, Mel Trotter Ministries is shifting into a ‘code blue’ status to ensure men, women and children experiencing homelessness are safe.

By:Abbey Sladick, Mel Trotter Ministries

Several community events planned to honor veterans

The City of Wyoming hosts a Veterans Day Breakfast as the Chamber hosts Government Matters at the AMVETS Post 23 on Nov. 11.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: Kentwood, Wyoming weekend news you ought to know

Craft shows, “Home Alone” and a week full of honoring our veterans.

By:WKTV Staff

Chamber’s Veterans Day Government Matters meeting to be held at Kentwood AMVETS Post

The Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce’s Government Matters Committee’s monthly forum will be fittingly held at Kentwood’s AMVETS Post 23.

By:WKTV Staff