City of Wyoming

Recently appointed Kent County Sheriff on WKTV Journal In Focus

Sheriff LaJoye-Young has a long history in law enforcement, specifically with the Kent County Sheriff’s Office.

By:K.D. Norris

For one Wyoming resident, theater life can be murder

This month, Cathy Van Lopik reprises her role as Emily Brent in Grand Rapids Civic Theatre’s “And There Were None.”

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

School News Network: For a Wyoming resident GRCC Job Training may give him the life he’s dreamed of

By Erin AlbaneseSchool News Network It wasn’t long ago that Gybran Vazquez decided he needed a change. He was applying stripes to parking lots for [Read More]

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Pine Rest is chosen as one of five organizations to participate in National Institute on Aging Study

It is a 5-year study to investigate the use of electroconvulsive therapy to treat severe agitation and aggression in people with Alzheimer’s disease.

By:Colleen Cullison, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services

Wyoming accepting reservations for Daddy Daughter Dance

The annual dance will take place Feb. 9 at the Wyoming Senior Center.

By:WKTV Staff

Led by Rep. Brann and Sen. Peters, abuse victims, pets gain protections in new laws

New state and federal laws aim to prevent threats or acts of violence against an abuse survivor’s pet.

By:K.D. Norris

Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood weekend news you ought to know

Welcome to the New Year! Now, ditch that Christmas tree.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming residents part of Diocese’s first deacon class in 15 years

For both Thu Le and José Saucedo they saw a need in their communities and decided to answer the call to serve.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

All about those Green Stamps, one of the first loyalty shopping programs

Many still remember getting their S&H Green Stamps from Rogers Department Store.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood weekend news you want to know — end-of-year edition

Out with the old and in with the new. The WKTV Staff wishes all of you a Happy New Year!

By:WKTV Staff

Kent County’s strategic planning process continues with county profile, bilingual survey

After three community meetings — one in Kentwood in mid-December, an extensive “profile” of the county and a current bilingual survey, the Kent County administration is in the final stages of information collection for its current strategic planning process.

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Popular KDL adult reading program returns in January

The program will kick off on Jan. 2 and run through March 31.

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: On fire for choir in Kelloggsville

While other students were heading to recess, a group of Kelloggsville students stayed put and returned to their seats, where they eat lunch every Tuesday as members of the school’s newly formed choir.

By:Bridie Bereza, School News Network

Carole Hunnes-Nielsen Exhibit opening at Pine Rest Leep Art Gallery Jan. 3

A new exhibit titled, “Changing Seasons,” by local artist Carole Hunnes-Nielsen, opens at the Leep Art Gallery on Jan. 3.

By:Colleen Cullison, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services

Wyoming schools new superintendent, county Friend of the Court on WKTV Journal In Focus

Discussion includes Wyoming schools plans following the recent passage of a bond measure, and how county is serving domestic relations better.

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