City of Wyoming

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

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