City of Wyoming

New Wyoming city councilor, local medical expert on latest WKTV Journal: In Focus

In Focus is Sheldon DeKryger, the City of Wyoming’s newest city councilor, and Dr. John Mulder, M.D., a hospice and palliative care physician nationally recognized on subject of opioid pain medications.

By:WKTV Staff

5 Local Things You Need to Know: For the weekend, to start next week

It’s Memorial Day weekend! Here are some things to know and do in the coming days.

By:WKTV Staff

Memorial Day ceremonies planned for both Kentwood, Wyoming

Many communities will be honoring those who have given their lives to serve this Memorial Day, set for May 28, including the communities of Wyoming and Kentwood. 

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Local business benefits from Consumers Energy’s EmPOWERing Kent County programs

Rishi’s International Beverage changed out light bulbs and lowered their energy costs, and the bottom line.

By:K.D. Norris

A little rain did not deter Wyoming residents for attending city’s annual Public Works Day event

It was a little wet and rainy on Monday but it didn’t stop Wyoming residents or employees from enjoying this year’s National Public Works event at the Wyoming Department of Public Works.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Woodland Mall’s ongoing redevelopment includes viewing wall, relocations

Installation will soon be complete of viewing windows where shoppers can follow along behind-the-scenes as the remainder of the former Sears store is torn down and the extended wing starts construction.

By:Woodland Mall

Kent County’s Excellence in Action Awards recognizes community action program, others

Award criteria is set through performance measures every department develops annually to promote a culture of excellence.

By:Kent County

5 Local Things You Need to Know: Headlines for the week

What’s happening in Wyoming, Kentwood and beyond? Get in the know here.

By:WKTV Staff

Ford airport leader welcomes Sen. Peters’ introduction of bill to fund airport security

The Secure Airport Public Spaces Act, if passed, would allow airports to use existing federal funds to better protect public areas, including pick up and drop off areas, as well as baggage claim areas.

By:K.D. Norris

LocalFirst offers online business directory focused on businesses right in the neighborhood

LocalFirst’s own online business directory, available at LocalFirst.com, allows residents to connect to local contractors and service providers. 

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kelloggsville named a finalist for the Meijer Great Choices Student Film Festival

Tiler DeWitt, who attends Kelloggsville High School, is in the running for the 60 awards totaling $21,150 in prizes in the 2018 Meijer Great Choices Film Festival.

By:Kathy Richards, Van Singel Fine Arts Center

Wyoming teachers, students give shout outs to those who demonstrate Alpha qualities

This year, as part of Wyoming High School’s Alpha Wolf spring program, teachers and students were able to give “Shout-Outs” to others who represented the Alpha Wolf qualities of kind, compassion, and graciousness. 

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Baseball from Zion Christian, E. Kentwood on WKTV feature coverage schedule

Weather permitting, the WKTV feature coverage team will be at two key baseball games this week, one at Zion Christian High School and another at East Kentwood High School.

By:WKTV Staff

Statue of former astronaut Chaffee to be unveiled this Saturday

A statute of Roger B. Chaffee, whose parents lived in Wyoming, will be unveiled during a ceremony near the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum on Saturday, May 19.

By:David Thompson

Godfrey-Lee Board of Education appoints new member/nuevo miembro

The Godfrey-Lee Public Schools Board of Education appointed Josephine Coleman as Trustee to the Board of Education (and we have the news in English and Spanish language).

By:Godfrey-Lee Public Schools