City of Wyoming

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

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