City of Wyoming

Wyoming Director of Police and Fire Services James Carmody announces his retirement

After an award-winning career spanning more than four decades, Wyoming Director of Police and Fire Services Chief James E. Carmody has announced his retirement, effective April 26.

By:City of Wyoming

Second meeting for Gezon Master Plan set for Feb. 8

Wyoming City staff will present three design proposals at the Thursday meeting for Gezon Park and are encouraging residents to attend and share their thoughts.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Mental health issues — Be Nice program, Network180 funding — on latest WKTV Journal: In Focus

On this week’s episode of In Focus, host Ken Norris and WKTV Journal drills down into two mental health issues in Kent County.

By:WKTV Staff

Wrestling, cheer, bowling and more on local high school sports schedule

WKTV’s sports crew will be on the road Friday, Feb. 2, at Tri-unity as they host both boys and girls basketball teams from Wellspring.

By:Mike Moll, WKTV Volunteer Sports Director

At Godfrey-Lee ECC, One Wyoming Winterfest was all about the unique community 

Notice of events — from raffle winners, to food offerings, to games on a sunny playground — were all announced in Spanish as well as English.

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming-Kentwood chamber (or Kentwood-Wyoming?) honors businesses, volunteers

The 37th annual meeting of the Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber of Commerce was a night for recognition of local business leaders, local government leaders who support the business community, and the wide array of volunteers.

By:K.D. Norris

Once a Rebel … Godfrey-Lee schools induct teams, teachers into Hall of Fame

Godfrey-Lee Public Schools inducted four into its Hall of Fame earlier this month, including a series of cross country teams worthy of the name “Team of the Decade”.

By:K.D. Norris

Gezon Park survey shows a mix of desired amenities from splash pads to walking trails

Wyoming officials gather more information at a recent public meeting on what the new master plan should look like for Gezon Park with plans to unveil three proposals in February.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Migrant Legal Aid program, State Sen. MacGregor on latest WKTV Journal: In Focus

On the latest episode of In Focus, the Grand Rapids based Migrant Legal Aid organization discuss their group’s work to protect migrant workers’ legal rights.

By:WKTV Staff

Godwin boys hoops, EK swim action on WKTV featured games schedule

WKTV has also added to its January coverage schedule with a Tuesday, Jan. 30, basketball game at Wyoming Potter’s House.

By:Mike Moll, Volunteer Sports Director

County’s mental health services being cut as state distances itself from funding shortfall problem

Department of Health and Human Services says funding shortfalls for Kent County’s community mental health provider is part of agreed “contract”. 

By:K.D. Norris

Be neighborly: One Wyoming brings back Winterfest community-wide event to seven neighborhoods

After a successful debut last year, the 2018 version of One Wyoming’s Winterfest community-wide series of events will return Saturday, Jan. 27.

By:WKTV Staff

First public meeting on Gezon Park master plan this Thursday

Residents will get a chance to learn about the recent survey results and continue the discussion on how Gezon Park should be developed.

By:City of Wyoming

‘2017 was a busy year,’ Poll states as he announces his re-election bid

Wyoming Mayor Jack Poll announces he will run for re-election during State of the City address speech that highlights a busy 2017 for the city with challenges ahead. Mayor Pro-Tem Sam Bolt states he also will seek re-election this fall.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

State Sen. MacGregor, Migrant Legal Aid program featured on latest WKTV Journal: In Focus

Michigan State Sen. Peter MacGregor (R-28th District, which includes the City of Wyoming) is working on a problem often faced by the state’s foster care providers.

By:WKTV Staff