City of Wyoming

School News Network: Free meals for all means no more lunch-money worries, or breakfast either

According to 2018 data, Wyoming Public Schools served 52,417 breakfasts schoolwide, of which 36,140 were free and 5,016 were at a reduced price.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Snapshots: Wyoming and Kentwood news you need to know

What is Labor Day and why are there parades? Bye, bye burger. And good news for bad students.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming’s original fire engine part of this year’s 28th Street Metro Cruise

Wyoming’s Engine No. 1 will be at Rogers Plaza both Friday and Saturday.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Local collector’s hobby puts the spark (plug) into classic cars

Gene Isenga has studied them so he can rattle off the make and year and interesting tidbits about almost every one.

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming celebrates grand opening of Ferrand Park

After almost six months of closure, the City of Wyoming is excited to re-open Ferrand Park, 4715 Byron Center Ave., on Saturday, Aug. 25, at 10 a.m.

By:Krashawn Martin, City of Wyoming

Snapshots: Wyoming and Kentwood news you need to know

Heads up: Your guinea pig may be lonely. Impressive numbers at the polls spark discussion. Music and gasoline actually do mix. Exercising your right to walk… and other things all rolled up into one fun, mid-week recap.

By:WKTV Staff

Cars are the stars at the 14th annual 28th Street Metro Cruise

The two-day event is set for this Friday and Saturday with a host of activities planned at Rogers Plaza and all along the 15 miles of 28th Street.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Record primary voter turnout, county staff additions discussed at Chamber’s WKTV Government Matters meeting

Topics were part of a wide-ranging inter-governmental leaders meeting Monday, Aug. 13, at the Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce’s Government Matters Committee forum.

By:WKTV Staff

New Godwin Heights head coach has high hopes for season, game against Hamilton

Brandon Kimble’s approach to football is simple: “Defense wins championships, offense fills the stands”.

By:Micah Cho, WKTV Intern

Ford Airport on pace as America’s second fastest growing airport

July marks the seventh record-breaking month in a row for 2018, and the airport has seen growth in 60 of the last 67 months.

By:Tara Hernandez, Gerald R. Ford International Airport

WKTV feature high school coverage begins with football at Godwin Heights

WKTV will cover all the local football teams in the first six weeks, before we start covering the best game available in October.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: Fun news you need to know from Wyoming and Kentwood

Time to hit the last of the summer festivals with JazzFest and Yassou! Also, learn how you can make a different in your community.

By:WKTV Staff

Kent County looking for residents to fill commission and committee spots

The Kent County Board of Commissioners is looking for residents who are interested in serving the community through appointment to various boards, commissions, and committees.

By:Lisa LaPlante, Kent County

For one Wyoming resident being on a city committee has helped him become a better citizen

Through his work on Wyoming’s Community Development Committee, resident Chris Hall believes he is able to serve his neighbors better.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming’s U.S. Representative challenger makes stop in city to talk healthcare

Dr. Rob Davidson, the Democratic challenger to U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga’s 2nd District seat, paid a visit to the City of Wyoming — and for good reason.

By:K.D. Norris