City of Wyoming

Be safe: trick-or-treat safety tips for kids, parents

Halloween is filled with excitement and spooky tricks, but with Halloween being the deadliest night of the year for pedestrians.

By:Michigan State Police

Four Wyoming, Kentwood teams preparing to make deep playoff runs

For Tri-unity Christian, South Christian, Godwin Heights and East Kentwood, the first round of the playoffs can be a door to something bigger, but all four coaches are taking a “back-to-basics” approach this week.

By:Micah Cho, WKTV Sports Intern

What you need to know about Godwin Heights vs. S. Christian playoff game

This will be the 13th meeting between these two schools with South Christian leading 8-4 overall, but it’s the first meeting since the fall of 1983 when both teams were in the O-K White. 

By:Mike Moll, WKTV Volunteer Sports Director

School News Network: Consistent literacy instruction means improved reading

Wyoming Public Schools this fall adopted Units of Study for Teaching Reading, a curriculum developed by author and educator Lucy Calkins.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

‘The Haunt’ offers new scares and a unique twist in November

Now located across the street from the Wyoming High School, the 50,000-square-foot venue offers a terrifying experience for everyone who enters.

By:Micah Cho, WKTV Intern

We the People 2018 General Election: State House of Representatives Candidates

The 72nd and 77th districts of the House of Representative includes voters in the City of Kentwood and the City of Wyoming.

By:WKTV Staff

We the People 2018 General Election: U.S. Congressional Candidates

Michigan’s 2nd District of U.S. House of Representatives includes voters in the City of Kentwood and the City of Wyoming.

By:WKTV Staff

We the People: City of Wyoming Council Candidates

For the City of Wyoming, only the council’s first ward seat is contested with the other two council seats and the mayor’s seat unopposed.

By:WKTV Staff

We the People: Public School Candidates

Godwin Heights and Wyoming Public Schools are the only districts with contested school board races.

By:WKTV Staff

We the People 2018 General Election: State Senate Candidates

The 26th and 28th districts of the State Senate includes voters in the City of Kentwood and the City of Wyoming.

By:WKTV Staff

Jane Fonda to speak on economic justice at Fountain Street Church this Friday

The event — billed as “An Evening with Jane Fonda to Support One Fair Wage” and hosted by Michigan One Fair Wage Protect and Defend Campaign — is scheduled from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

By:K.D. Norris

WKTV adds local football playoff game to high school sports schedule

Godwin Heights (6-3) will play South Christian (5-4) on Friday. Other local games include 8-man action with Wyoming Tri-unity Christian (9-0) hosting Webberville (4-5) also on Friday, and East Kentwood (8-1) hosting Brighton (7-2) on Saturday.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming, Metro Health partner on fall drug take back event

Area residents can dispose of medications – no questions asked – Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Metro Health and the Wyoming Public Safety.

By:WKTV Staff

Godwin Heights wins key game, returns to football playoffs

A season that started out rough for the Wolverines, at 1-3, ended with a 6-3 record, and excited seniors and an even more excited coach.

By:Micah Cho, WKTV Sports Intern

Kentwood invites community to enjoy South Kent Community Expo

With a timely, football/sports theme, there will be more than 60 booths offering products and services for consumers’ needs, many of them sports themed, as well as food trucks, police and fire vehicles, and other kids activities.

By:K.D. Norris