City of Wyoming

Weather woes: WKTV coverage of GVSU Lubbers Cup cancelled; high school sports schedule in flux

We have this week’s complete high school sports schedule, but many events have been delayed or cancelled.

By:WKTV Staff

Be In the Know: Top Headlines for the Week

Community-wide clean ups continue in both Wyoming and Kentwood; Koster named new public safety chief; TwoGuys Brewing now open; Kentwood offers a brush drop-off site; and how to avoid asbestos.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming’s Agropur, Inc. to expand with $21.3 million investment, 62 new jobs

The Right Place, Inc., in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the City of Wyoming, announced the expansion.

By:The Right Place

Federal representatives talk gun control, student protests at Chamber’s April WKTV Government Matters meeting

Sen. Peter’s West Michigan Regional Director Peter Dickow and Rep. Huizenga’s District Director Greg VanWoerkom expressed not only their bosses’ stand on the issue but, subtly, their own. 

By:K.D. Norris

WKTV begins spring high school sports (and more) with girls water polo

The WKTV sports crew will be busy outside of the local high school scene as well when they cover the GVSU Lubbers Cup, along with coverage of the Golden Gloves boxing.

By:Mike Moll, WKTV Volunteer Sports Director

Kelloggsville to host Kindergarten Round Up event

Residents with children who will be 5-years-old by Sept. 1, 2018 may register their child for kindergarten at the April 10th event.

By:WKTV Staff

Grandville team nabs top honors at FIRST Robotics event, Potter’s House named top rookie team

More than 800 students from around West Michigan, and as far away as Troy and Milan, competed at the two-day event in hopes of landing a spot in the state competition set for April 12-14 at Saginaw Valley State University.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

County to start monthly tornado/high winds warning sirens on Friday

Starting Friday, April 6, and continuing on the first Friday of every month at noon through October, tornado alarm testing should be heard in Kent County homes and businesses.

By:Kent County

Kent County’s MLK event holds special meaning to attendees, new top administrator

“Honoring the Dream” memorial event was held in memory of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the 50th Anniversary of his assassination.

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming Health and Wellness Expo on April 21 free for all ages

The Expo will feature free blood pressure checks from lead sponsor Med Express Urgent Care in Wyoming, yoga and Zumba demonstrations.

By:City of Wyoming

Balancing public use, open-space, Wyoming City Council approves new Gezon Park master plan

Highlights of the park plan include less development in the center portion but expanded parking in the south end and more modern recreational amenities in both the north and south ends.

By:K.D. Norris

The alchemy of silver and carbon monoxide? Hint: it’s a riddle

For more than three decades, the Wyoming Riddler sent folks off on mind-bending treasure hunts. But what was the madness behind the method?

By:Victoria Mullen, WKTV VOICES

World Affairs Council to begin ‘cultivating community’ series at KDL’s Wyoming branch 

The three-part spring discussion series titled “Cultivating Community through Civil Discourse” begins April 10 and “explores ways to make our community one that’s characterized by civility and respect for all.”

By:WKTV Staff

Kent County to honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on April 4

Kent County’s Board of Commissioners, Administrator’s Office and Cultural Insight Council will host an event in memory of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the 50th Anniversary of his assassination.

By:Kent County

Kent County’s new top administrator (and Wolverine), woman’s health advocate on WKTV Journal: In Focus

Given this week’s Wolverine return visit to the Final Four, In Focus just had to ask Wayman Britt about the lessons he learned on the basketball court and how that impacts his management style today.

By:WKTV Staff