City of Wyoming

Rep. Huizenga mixes with Wyoming High students at recent youth leadership event

The students were among about 200 high school juniors from across the state in attendance at a recent Youth Leadership Summit.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood news you ought to know

It’s Tuesday afternoon, and you know what that means. Time for your weekly dose of fun.

By:WKTV Staff

Gas line repair on 54th Street, be prepared for traffic back ups

Work on a gas line reconstruction will shut down the eastbound lanes on 54th Street from Clyde Park to Division.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Residents offer insights into how Wyoming should ‘reimagined’ itself in next master plan

The KDL Wyoming Library community room was full as residents, business leaders, and city staff talked about the city’s achievements and areas of improvement during a master plan workshop.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Grant allows Godfrey-Lee schools to ‘invest in kids’, put books in their hands

At what was billed as “a celebration of literacy” at the Early Childhood Center in Wyoming, district Superintendent Kevin Polston detailed how the district gained $30,000 in grant funds to purchase books.

By:K.D. Norris

School News Network: For some students, graduating takes five to six years – ‘and that’s OK’

Districts including Kentwood, Grand Rapids and Wyoming face distinct challenges in their four-year grad rates, partly because of their large immigrant/ELL populations. But they are making progress under the radar.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood weekend news you need to know

Kentwood Community Cleanup Day, Metro Cruise Dust-off, there’s a lot going on this weekend.

By:WKTV Staff

Metro Cruise Dust-Off, deadline for Miss Metro Cruise contest this Saturday

Metro Cruise revives up with annual Dust Off this Saturday at the Moose Lodge. Deadline for the Miss Metro Cruise contest is also this Saturday.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent County to livestream first State of the County address today

Kent County Administrator/Controller Wayman P. Britt and Board of Commissioners Chair Mandy Bolter will both speak.

By:WKTV Staff

Kelloggsville, Kentwood Public Schools seek renewals in May special election

Voters are being asked to renew 18 mills on non-homestead properties at May 7 election.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: Kentwood, Wyoming news you ought to know

Four high school students get a boost in following their dreams while Kentwood starts its parks improvements and Wyoming beings its master plan process. Plus what city is the hottest (temperature-wise) in the state.

By:WKTV Staff

Kent County to close Kentwood recycling drop-off station; urges residents to seek other options

Kent County operated the site beyond the initial agreement until it was determined that access to on-site or curbside recycling was widely available.

By:WKTV Staff

Early childhood education millage use plan approved by Kent County commissioners

The Kent County Board of Commissioners last week approved First Steps Kent’s proposal to administer the countywide Ready by Five millage and to push forward a plan distribute the funds.

By:WKTV Staff

Woodland Mall to host employment event May 4

Nearly 20 West Michigan employers will be at Woodland Mall on Saturday, May 4, seeking to fill 100-plus positions in the mall and around the community.

By:Woodland Mall

Metro Health – University of Michigan Health becomes first GR hospital to receive HIMSS Level 7 status

The prestigious honor showcases how the hospital is using its electronic medical records to improve care.

By:Jamie Allen, Metro Health - University of Michigan Health