City of Wyoming

Snapshots: Wyoming and Kentwood news (10 days before Christmas edition)

Christmas is coming fast and here are a story and two fun-to-do things you might have missed.

By:WKTV Staff

Leaders of the Pack: Wyoming hosts fall Alpha Wolf awards

The six students honored have demonstrated the school’s motto of being kind, compassionate, and gracious

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Friday’s WKTV coverage at Wyoming’s ‘Purple’ night offers more than games

The games will showcase the Van Andel Institute’s efforts to battle cancer and Parkinson’s disease as a special Purple Community Night.

By:WKTV Staff

Recreational marijuana legalities discussed at Chamber’s WKTV Government Matters meeting

The meeting brings together representatives from the cities, the county, state elected leaders, as well as often representatives of Michigan’s U.S. senators and U.S. congressman.

By:WKTV Staff

Work on 56th shows what can be accomplished when residents, city officials work together

Last week, many gave thanks and many in the Bayberry Farms/UM-Metro Hospital corridor in Wyoming, who gave thanks for significant upgrades and changes that have happened to make a great community even better.

By:Catherine Kooyers, Community Contributor

School News Network: 6Cs and project-based learning gain international attention

The district received some international attention this month when a film crew from South Korea shot a segment for an upcoming documentary at Lee Middle and High School.

By:Bridie Bereza, School News Network

Local prep sports schedule includes WKTV featured basketball, hockey coverage

Be sure to support your local schools by watching a game in person if you can, but then also catch the games on WKTV.

By:WKTV Staff

Kent District Library and The Rapid launch Books on the Bus

The program provides a collection of books for all ages that are conveniently placed on buses for riders to enjoy.

By:Kate Zuidema, KDL

Santa Claus Girls keep tradition alive helped by Kentwood business

Dating from 1909, these days they operate out of the Knoll Inc. building on 36th in Kentwood.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming Gives Back in a big way

Wyoming residents come out in full force to help others during the holidays at Wyoming Gives Back.

By:Mike Boorsma

School News Network: Turning the (multiplication) tables

After four years, the program has rewired the way math is taught by more than 250 educators and administrators.

By:James Harger, School News Network

Award-winning Sweet Adelines set to take the stage Saturday, Dec. 15

The Grand Rapids Sweet Adeline Chorus, which includes members from Wyoming and Kentwood, will be performing Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Grandville High School Auditorium.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

School News Network: Never too late to graduate

When Ken Olson was a junior, he left Lee High School to enlist in the Army, where he spent two years stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky.

By:Bridie Bereza, School News Network

Wyoming, Kentwood kick off the holiday season in a big way

This weekend, locals say, begins the Christmas holiday season the area; make one or all three events.

By:WKTV Staff

Kent County to host strategic planning community forum in Kentwood

The county is currently developing a strategic plan that will guide its leadership through the next five years, better reflecting the changing demographics, economics, and needs of the county. 

By:Kent County