City of Wyoming

School News Network: Student: Emphasis on values changes school culture

Twice a week, science teacher Katie Hoffman spends third period teaching not biology or physics, but civility.

By:Bridie Bereza, School News Network

School News Network: Local companies find solutions in high school seniors while they explore careers

Kelloggsville’s work-based learning program began with four students, one employer, and a high school science teacher who coordinated the program during his lunch breaks and planning periods.

By:Bridie Bereza, School News Network

Wyoming’s Public Safety hosts drive to raise awareness about Veterans Home

Seeing a need for items like shampoo and diabetic socks, the department has hosted the drive for the past 12 years.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

We the People: Election Results

Two new faces, one for the county and one for the state, will represent the cities of Wyoming and Kentwood, DeKryger retains his seat on the Wyoming City Council.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: Wyoming and Kentwood news you need to know

We’ve got what you need to know this week, including what’s next, what’s new and what’s that?

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: Lee coach’s story goes beyond football

His career spans 52 years of coaching high school and college sports, and directing athletics for Zeeland High School. But that is just the start of the story.

By:Bridie Bereza, School News Network

School News Network: County weighs in on attendance campaign

The straightforward message behind “Strive for Less than 5”, the countywide campaign to reduce absences: The more school a child misses, the further they fall behind.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

City of Wyoming hosts breakfast program for Veterans Day

This year, the City of Wyoming will be hosting a breakfast program instead of an outdoor ceremony for Veterans Day, Nov. 12.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

We the People 2018: Election Guide

How to find your polling place, what to do if you don’t have a photo ID, who the candidates are, these questions and more are answered.

By:WKTV Staff

Tri-unity falls to Morrice, 14-44, in 8-man football district finals

For seniors Benson Heath, Brayden Ophoff, and Bennett Sinner, this was the last time they’ll suit up as Defenders on the football field.

By:Micah Cho, WKTV Sports Intern

School News Network: Helping young children the purpose of countywide millage request

Kent County voters are being asked to approve a 0.25 mill property tax levy that would provide an estimated $5.7 million a year to agencies and programs that support early childhood development programs.

By:James Harger, School News Network

Voter registration — local, county and statewide — setting new records as Nov. 6 looms

If voter registrations are any indicator, all indications are that next week’s Nov. 6 presidential-midterm election turnout could also be record-setting.

By:K.D. Norris

School News Network: After attending global youth conference, Godwin Heights student vows to act locally

Aliya Hall, a sophomore at Godwin Heights High School, is one of two local students who was invited to attend the International Congress of Youth Voices in San Francisco.

By:Aliya Hall, for School News Network

School News Network: Grant will help prepare Wyoming area students for college

Grand Rapids Community College is the recipient of a $2.1 million, six-year grant from the U.S. Education Department to boost chances for all students to succeed in college and beyond.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Tri-unity rides arm, legs of senior QB to opening-round playoff win

Tri-unity (10-0) will now move on to the state 8-man Division 1 regional finals, hosting No. 3 ranked Morrice, also now 10-0.

By:K.D. Norris