City of Wyoming

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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School News Network: Students deliver gifts to peers, fulfilling holiday wishes

Students spent $1,500 in council funds to grant 40 of 70 wishes, which ranged from candy and fuzzy socks to several Class of 2019 senior sweatshirts.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

School News Network: Home for the Holidays in Kelloggsville

Kelloggsville students got quite the thrill when teachers from the district came to their homes bearing gift bags.

By:Bridie Bereza, School News Network

School News Network: Current events, social justice focus of film fest winner

Wyoming High senior Quiana Wade took first place in the Mosaic Film Experience Mobile 2018 competition.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

On Tap: Rockford Brewing’s birthday party, Wyoming’s Kitzingen gets passport stamp

Imperial oatmeal stout and Delilah DeWylde in Rockford; Hefeweizen and Count Dracula in Wyoming.

By:K.D. Norris

School News Network: Nurturing a love of nature at Godwin Heights

Who would head outside in sub-freezing temperatures, as snowflakes are swirling, and jump in a creek? The Godwin Green Team, that’s who.

By:Bridie Bereza, School News Network

Stay off the naughty list with Kent County DPW’s holiday waste guide

Wrapping paper, bubble wrap and Christmas lights are just a few items that should not go in recycling bins this holiday season.

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Wyoming Fire Department receives $138,573 FEMA grant

The grant monies will be used to fund new rescue equipment for the department.

By:City of Wyoming