City of Wyoming

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

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

Here are some opportunities to get involved, get in the know!

By:WKTV Staff

Democratic challenger to Rep. Huizenga, Kentwood commissioner on latest WKTV Journal: In Focus

Dr. Rob Davidson, Democratic candidate for Michigan’s District 2 U.S. House seat currently held by Republican Rep. Bill Huizenga, talks about why he is running.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming City Council hires city’s first-ever in-house attorney

In a unanimous vote, the Wyoming City Council has hired Scott Smith as its city attorney during its May 14 meeting.

By:City of Wyoming

Legislative reaction to ballot measures part of Chamber’s WKTV Government Matters discussion

The state’s prevailing wage law and possible new recreational marijuana use law was a key part of the discussion Monday, May 14, at Kentwood City Hall.

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming Department of Public Safety investigating a suspicious situation

On May 12, 2018 at approximately 2:01 p.m. officers from the Wyoming Department of Public Safety responded to a suspicious situation which occurred on the southeast corner of Chicago Drive and Wendler Avenue.

By:City of Wyoming

School News Network: Drama is back, and Kelloggsville students are ready to act

Sixteen Kelloggsville students are learning the ropes of play production, from character development to improvisation, while rehearsing to put on the school’s first play, “Honor Bright” May 18 and 19.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Lee high girls soccer hosts ‘Copa Rebelde’ with eye on Latino heritage

The event should feature some great tournament soccer action, but it will also be a community celebration of sorts.

By:K.D. Norris

High school sports on WKTV feature coverage schedule in May

We have your schedule of local high school sports, so show your support of the athletes and catch a game or two in-person, and then watch the replay of feature games. 

By:Mike Moll, WKTV Volunteer Sports Director

WM Hispanic Chamber of Commerce launches new initiative to reduce barriers in food industry

A new initiative designed to reduce barriers in the food industry for Hispanic business owners and those interested in the industry was well received by business leaders and members of the Hispanic community.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming ‘Concerts in the Park’ is back this year, on Tuesdays, from June 5-Aug. 7

Concerts in the Park is back with eclectic music at Lamar Park — and there’s something for everyone!

By:City of Wyoming

Radio personality Buck Matthews makes stop at First & Main on farewell tour

Once known as the voice of West Michigan, Buck Matthews is on his farewell tour offering one last piece of advice: write down and share your stories.

By:WKTV Staff

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

Get out and get active, or just be entertained, in the coming days!

By:WKTV Staff

Two ribbon cutting ceremonies for a remodeled office, new Wyoming apartment complex

The Wyoming Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of one new community development and the newly remodeled offices of The Chiropractic Doctor.

By:Wyoming Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce

Wyoming high’s annual Paganelli baseball, softball fundraiser games set for Friday

The games are scheduled for Wyoming High School’s baseball and softball fields, with varsity games beginning at 6 p.m.

By:WKTV Staff