City of Wyoming

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

Upcoming Mr. Sid’s Wednesday Afternoon Video Series honors veterans

The program that honors the former World War II veteran, will celebrate all veterans at the Nov. 13 program.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood city commissioner to host ‘Community Conversation’ on homelessness

City of Kentwood Commissioner Emily Bridson will host a Community Conversation on Homelessness Sunday, Nov. 10, from 2-4 p.m., at Broad Leaf Local Beer.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: Kentwood, Wyoming news you need to know

Cheesecake, a duck and Santa…November starts off with a mix bag of events.

By:WKTV Staff

GVSU’s Health Forum of West Michigan brings medical, legalized marijuana health issues to light

While the event was focused on the implications for the health care industry, a wide range of topics were discussed.

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming hosts annual Veterans Day breakfast

Veterans for the breakfast are free, non-residents are $10.

By:WKTV Staff

Lansing budget battles, auto insurance changes discussed on WKTV Journal In Focus interview with Sen. MacGregor

Sen. MacGregor represents the City of Wyoming as part of a widespread Kent County area included in the 28th Senate District.

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming Police look for suspects in Russell and Ballard Jewelers burglary

Anyone with information on the jewelry store robbery are being asked to contact the Wyoming police or Silent Observer.

By:Wyoming Department of Public Safety

Lamar Lake Duck Tale: The story of how one duck connected a Wyoming community

Goofus, the Pekin duck, leaves a legacy that birds of a different feathers flock together.

By:Estelle Slootmaker, WKTV Contributing Writer

Local organization looks to partner with churches to help provide food to area students

Hand2Hand is seeking to partner with churches in Kentwood, Godfrey-Lee, and Godwin Heights.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming resident runs New York marathon, shows you can live with diabetes

Beth Kiurski takes to the streets of New York to let people know, like her, they too can live with Type 1 diabetes.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The 7th Annual Marge Wilson Community Service Award goes to Michele Suchovsky

Michele Suchovsky has spent most of her career working with nonprofits that improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.

By:Colleen Pierson, WKTV Contributing Writer

Local police, Kent County agencies offer fingerprinting of vulnerable individuals

Both Wyoming and Kentwood police departments are participating agencies. The cost is $30 for the state’s processing fee, but participating agencies will waive local processing fees through the month of November.

By:WKTV Staff

Chamber’s WKTV Government Matters discussion includes mental health funding, county recycling efforts

Darwin Baas, the director of the Kent County Department of Public Works, reported on recycling, trash disposal and what actions are being done to lessen the amount of trash going into limited landfill space.

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming Lee football wraps up season with home game, something to show

Before the game, WKTV caught up with head coach Tom DeGennaro, who talked about what his team accomplished this season and players who have stepped up.

By:K.D. Norris