City of Wyoming

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

OK Red boys basketball showdown on WKTV featured games schedule

WKTV’s sports crew will be on the road early this week with an OK Red conference boys basketball showdown as West Ottawa visits East Kentwood on Jan. 16.

By:Mike Moll, WKTV Volunteer Sports Director

Godfrey-Lee Schools seek enhanced security, technology with millage request

Taking advantage of changes in state rules on how schools can spend sinking fund millage requests, the district will put before voters on the May 8 ballot.

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming’s VerHulst announces he will not run for re-election

Wyoming 1st Ward Councilmember William VerHulst, who has been serving on the council since 1993, announced he would not be seeking another term.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Local leaders start new year at Chamber’s January WKTV Government Matters meeting

Discussion ranging from national security to local mental health care were presented Jan. 8 as part of the Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting.

By:WKTV Staff

Responding to funding shortfall, Kent County’s mental health provider begins cuts, service reviews

Network180 has already made internal staffing reductions and will likely cut funding from several community-service groups.

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming vs. S. Christian hoops doubleheader on WKTV featured schedule

Key conference games, as well as Wyoming Lee’s annual Hall of Fame games, are on the schedule this week as WKTV’s sports crew will be on the road at Wyoming High School.

By:WKTV Staff

South Christian students lead effort to honor veterans at recent basketball game

South Christian High School pushed honoring America, and American service members and veterans, to an whole other level.

By:K.D. Norris

New year, new WKTV featured games part of upcoming sports schedule

The New Year has started and with it most local high school basketball teams began the conference portion of their schedules. 

By:Mike Moll, WKTV Volunteer Sports Director

Wyoming seeks input on Gezon Park Master Plan

Pickleball? Splash pad? More walking trails? The City of Wyoming wants to know what its residents are looking to have at Gezon Park.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

School News Network: ‘You’ve Gotta Be There Everyday’

Parkview Elementary students shined, smiles spreading from ear to ear, as they walked down the red carpet laid out for them during a celebration of their success in getting to school nearly every day, all day.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network