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WY-FI concert set to kick of Fourth of July celebrations

Wyoming’s Concerts in the Park next week will be the WY-FI concert with Valentiger and the Kari Lynch Band followed by fireworks.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Employment Expertise: Start Your Job Search on the Right Foot

Prior to applying for a job, you need a strong foundation to prepare for every step of the job search process. This workshop is a great first step.

By:West Michigan Works!

Chamber scholarship recipients offer a little advice to the upcoming Class of 2019

Don’t stress and enjoy the moment are some of the recommendations of two Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce scholarship recipients to incoming freshmen and the Class of 2019.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Parents are reminded to talk to their children about gun safety

33 percent of U.S. households have a gun in the house, and half of the gun owning households not properly securing their guns.

By:Michigan State Police

Safe propane tank disposal important for county worker safety

Kent County’s Recycling & Education Center has experienced two explosions in the last two years, both in June, from propane tanks.

By:Kent County

School News Network: If you give a kid a 3D printer he will want to be a NASA engineer

A brand new 3D printer sat inside a closet at Wyoming High School. During the fall of his junior year, Bryan Rosello Lizardo noticed it, realizing the possibilities being lost by keeping it in storage.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

School News Network: Songs in the key of school

While Valentino Savala has gone through the normal rigors of reading writing and math to tally his credits for graduation, he discovered his passion by tinkering inside the Lee High School recording studio when he had time outside of class.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Kent County Friend of the Court opens the Responsible Parent Program Center

This new center makes it easier for participants in the program to meet with their case manager, see updated job postings, and apply for jobs on-line. 

By:Kent County

School News Network: This Mr. T is no tough guy, but a gentle friend to students

Inside a locker, Charles Travis keeps a pile of books, stories he has collected from Goodwill and labeled by reading level for first-grade teacher Carol Jewell,s students.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Employment Expertise: 5 Tips to Help You Change Careers

Do have any transferrable skills? These are skills that were gained in one job that can apply to another one, even in a different industry.

By:West Michigan Works!

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

Sunday is Father’s Day — and here are some great ideas to celebrate dad.

By:WKTV Staff

Diverse local Muslim community prepares for end of holy month of Ramadan 

A Ramadan prayer event planned at East Kentwood High School’s gym on Friday is expected to draw as many as 5,000 worshipers, according to event organizers.

By:K.D. Norris

School News Network: A proud Wolf looks back on a career of service to Wyoming

From removing pay-to-play fees for athletics to starting the Wyoming Middle College dual enrollment program so students can earn a tuition-free associate’s degree in high school, retiring Wyoming Superintendent Dr. Thomas Reeder has kept his eye on giving students opportunities they need to thrive.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Rep. Huizenga’s visit to Chamber’s WKTV Government Matters discussion draws crowd

The monthly forum allows public questions — which Rep. Huizenga, in the start of a reelection campaign season, faced during his visit.

By:K.D. Norris

Snapshots: Wyoming and Kentwood news you need to know

WKTV covers what’s important to Wyoming and Kentwood like no other media!

By:WKTV Staff