City of Wyoming

Wyoming’s ‘Chief’ Carmody, Republican house candidate on latest WKTV Journal: In Focus

On the latest episode of WKTV Journal: In Focus is the now retired Wyoming Director of Police and Fire Services Chief, as well as a candidate for a local state house seat.

By:WKTV Staff

City of Wyoming promotes Maguffee to police captain

Capt. James Maguffee takes over the position that was vacated by Chief Kim Koster upon her recent promotion.

By:City of Wyoming

Wyoming Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates the opening of three businesses

Two new businesses open in Wyoming while a third opens its doors in Kentwood with the Wyoming Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce welcoming them all.

By:Wyoming Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce

State Police offers tips on personal fireworks safety this summer

An average of 240 people nationwide go to the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the month around the Fourth of July.

By:Michigan State Police

School News Network: ‘He tells me to never give up’

Learning to read words in English is one thing. Understanding phrases like “a friendly sort of darkness” or “amazing photographic memory” is quite another for English-language learners.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

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

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

By:WKTV Staff

Rockabilly and Honky Tonk: Delilah DeWylde returns to the Wyoming Concerts in the Park series

Delilah DeWylde brings her high-octane rockabilly sound to the next Wyoming Concerts Tuesday, June 12.

By:WKTV Staff

Safe Resources for LGBT Seniors

Older adults who are LGBT don’t often find a warm welcome when they begin to participate in aging services. This initiative seeks to alleviate that dilemma.

By:Regina Salmi, Area Agency on Aging of West Michigan

School News Network: From conflict to commencement: African refugee finds success through perseverance

Jeanette Mukampabuka talks about what it’s like to arrive in a foreign country and start school when everything is new and different.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

School News Network: ‘It’s good to save a friend’s life’

A recent emergency response training, during which Lee Middle School students learned the Heimlich maneuver, paid off when an eighth-grader saved the life of another who was choking.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

School News Network: ‘She will fill your bucket if you are empty’

In Deanne Basse’s classroom, portraits, paintings and drawings – serious, whimsical and thought-provoking – cover the walls. Sculptures rise from desks and countertops.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Wyoming City Council goes on the road for the summer

Again this summer, the Wyoming City Council will have meetings at three locations in the city with the next being July 2 at the Delmar Community Room.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

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

Brian Bennett named as City of Wyoming’s new fire chief

At its Monday night meeting, the Wyoming City Council approved a contract naming Brian Bennett as the new fire chief, replacing Chuck Lark who retired earlier this year.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

The Porters set to kick off 2018 Wyoming’s Concerts in the Park

The City of Wyoming’s annual Concerts in the Park is set to kick off Tuesday, June 5, at Lamar Park with its Kids’ Night programming of children’s activities and musical group The Porters.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma