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National Night Out shines a light on crime prevention by bringing neighbors together

Both the cities of Kentwood and Wyoming have events that encourage residents to participate in National Night Out by turning on their porch lights and meeting their neighbors.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

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

No, you’re not a superhero — that’s just pie in the sky. And don’t take the road less traveled this Thursday or you may find yourself running amok.

By:WKTV Staff

Kent County Board of Commissioners, Sheriff explain ICE contract 

At last month’s board meeting, community members and representatives of Movimiento Cosecha GR shared concerns about a contract between the Kent County and the Department of Homeland Security.

By:Kent County Board of Commissioners

Wyoming Lions Club hosts free vision screening

On Wednesday, Aug. 1, the Wyoming Lions club will be hosting a free vision screening from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m at the Byron Communities Ministries, 8250 Byron Creek Dr. SW.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming voters to see public safety millage on August ballot

In a couple of weeks, the residents of Wyoming will head to the polls for the primary election that will also ask for a permanent renewal of the City of Wyoming’s public safety millage.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming public safety millage, state senate candidate on WKTV Journal: In Focus

With primary election day coming, WKTV brings you two topics on the Aug. 7 ballot. 

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: GRPS considers transfer of center-based Special Education programs to Kent ISD

After decades of providing special-education services to students throughout Kent County, the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education will soon decide whether to turn those programs over to Kent ISD.

By:Charles Honey, School News Network

With election season — and security review — looming, state confident of cybersecurity readiness

With $11.2 million in new state and federal money for election security, the Bureau of Elections will hire a firm to perform the security review with initial findings expected before the November election.

By:K.D. Norris

School News Network: Leadership program put teens on track for summer jobs

Zayveon Hymon and Xavier Bailey are spending the summer as construction crew members, working on minor repairs, major projects and gaining valuable experience to carry with them as they move on to college and careers.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Walkability, healthier lifestyles focus of new development at Metro Health Village

Granger Group broke ground this week on a new $3.5 million shopping center in the Metro Health Village that will include a TexMex restaurant, a sub shop, and a place that offers smoothies.

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

Wyoming police seeking assistance in June purse snatching

The Wyoming Police are asking for assistance on a robbery that took place on June 28 at the Walgreen’s Division Avenue.

By:Wyoming Department of Public Safety

Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood and other news you need to know

Some interesting news you need to know… right here.

By:WKTV Staff

Shipmates during World War II remained buddies for life

According to Wyoming’s Sid Lenger, it was David “Goldie” Goldsboro actions during the Battle of Okinawa that save him and their shipmates.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Online taxes, election security, county mental health on agenda at Chamber’s Government Matters

The monthly forum is free and open to the public, and allows public questions.

By:WKTV Staff