City of Wyoming

Local football wrap: East Kentwood survives Caledonia; Godwin, Lee and Tri-unity gain first wins

In the WKTV featured game of the week, the Falcons rallied for 13 points in the fourth quarter to overcome a 14-10 Caledonia advantage and gain a 23-14 win.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming Parks & Rec focused on meeting residents’ needs

Pickleball court at Pinery Park and a playground at Marquette are just some of the newest items in the City of Wyoming parks.

By:WKTV Staff

Lee Legends ride big plays, tough defense to first win of independent season

Lee High School defeated Galesburg-Augusta, 18-12, at home Friday as the Legends rode a big-play offense and a bend-but-not-break defense to the team’s first win while playing an independent schedule.

By:K.D. Norris

Godfrey-Lee ‘Legends’ rebranding takes two (big) steps forward with grant awards

Godfrey-Lee Public Schools announced this week two major donations for the rebranding of the district and high school’s mascot to become the Legends — including $98,000 from the Native American Heritage Foundation.

By:K.D. Norris

Honoring America’s veterans, Gold Star ceremony & Freedom Cruise at 5/3 ballpark Sunday

This year, the annual event will honor fallen soldier U.S. Army Sgt. Chad J. Vollmer, of Grand Rapids, who was killed in action in Iraq on Dec. 23, 2006.

By:K.D. Norris

Keeping it clean: You wouldn’t believe what is in the river

With the Mayor’s Grand River Cleanup set for Saturday, the Friends of Buck Creek discuss what they found in their August cleanup.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

School News Network: Experiences shape your life, says Kelloggville’s new high-school supervisor

Meet the new supervisor of the 54th Street Academy, Kelloggsville’s alternative high school.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Mexican Festival marks 50 years with celebration this weekend

La Fiesta Mexicana takes over the Calder Plaza with food, fun and music featuring a Grammy-nominated mariachi.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Whether male or female, take a good look at the office before seeking it according to two Kent County Commissioners

Kent County Commissioners Betsy Melton and Monica Sparks discuss the challenges women face when running for public office.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood news you ought to know

We take this opportunity to celebrate our similarities, which are more common than you think. Read on.

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: Retooled for school

A reconfiguration makes for a smooth transition at Godwin Heights Public Schools.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Local football wrap: Wyoming falls to Northview’s big play offense; East Kentwood bounces back

Both the Wolves and the Falcons will enter Week 3’s OK Conference openers with 1-1 records.

By:K.D. Norris

Collecting school supplies does not end when the school bell rings

School Supply Santa continues to collect backpacks, dry erasers and other school supplies as the organization prepares for the 2020-2021 school year.

By:WKTV Staff

WKTV in Focus podcast discusses anti-discrimination public policies, business advantages

Visiting our studios are Kentwood City Commissioner Emily Bridson, Patti Caudill of the City of Grand Rapids and Skot Welch of Global Bridgebuilders.

By:K.D. Norris

After impressive opener, Wyoming high Coach Sigler likes progress of team, program culture

As his team “went to work” at practice this week in preparation for a high school football Week 2 game at Northview High School, Wyoming high head football coach Irv Sigler Jr. talked to WKTV about his team’s growth.

By:K.D. Norris