City of Wyoming

Wyoming resident steps down from city service after 45 years

City of Wyoming officials hope Lyle Converse’s dedication will inspire others to serve on city boards and commissions.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Ford Airport marks completion of phase one of gateway transformation

Construction on the first phase of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport’s (GFIA) Gateway Transformation Project started in December 2015, and concluded today with a ribbon-cutting celebration.

By:Tara Hernandez, Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Godfrey-Lee’s new school superintendent on latest WKTV Journal: In Focus 

On the latest episode of WKTV’s public affairs show, new Godfrey-Lee Public School superintendent Kevin Polston about the opportunities — not challenges — his district offers.

By:WKTV Staff

More than 80 vendors scheduled for this year’s South Kent Community Expo

The South Kent Community Expo is set for this Saturday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the East Kentwood high School, 6230 Kalamazoo Ave. SE.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

New WKTV sports volunteer finds ‘great experience’ behind camera

One of the newest WKTV sports coverage volunteers, occasionally working as part of the video crew for high school football games, is enjoying learning to be a cameraman.

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: Tips to Parents: How to Help Your Child’s Reading

Plenty of books in the house. Nightly story time. Exposure to words, words and more words. Those are three components that help a child develop reading skills from birth on, and the more a child reads the better it correlates with achievement.

By:Erin Albanese and Morgan Jarema, School News Network

Several area schools have half days, cancel games due to heat

UPDATE: Due to the heat, Kentwood Public Schools has canceled all after school activities and athletic events accept for the water polo game which will take place as scheduled. The East Kentwood Choir concert also has been canceled.

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: Sharing her music to feed body and soul

Playing piano moves Becca Hanson’s soul. That’s why she makes it about something bigger than herself. She likes to share that feeling – indulgent, she calls it – with others.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Fishes, color-in-art, just some of the ArtPrize offerings from Kentwood, Wyoming artists

Kentwood students create a wave of fishes while a Wyoming High School mentor hopes to encourage youth to use their voices in the year’s ArtPrize competition.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Godwin Heights honors one of its own, Chris Pulliams, prior to home football game

Long-time Wyoming Godwin Heights teacher, administrator and coach was honored prior to home football game.

By:WKTV Staff

WKTV’s ‘VOICES: A Community history Project’ launches at ArtPrize Nine

Come learn more by visiting the VOICES mobile studio at ArtPrize Sept. 22 & 23 and Sept. 29-Oct. 1. Go to our website and reserve a time to tell YOUR story!

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: College? Careers? Where’s the gap?

We need more college graduates. We need more work-ready high school graduates. We, as educators, want clarity. Which is it?

By:Ron Koehler, School News Network

School News Network: Superintendents support students in the face of DACA decision

By Charles honey and Erin Albanese School News Network   As a mother and grandmother, Teresa Weatherall Neal knows well the value of family. And [Read More]

By:Charles Honey and Erin Albanese, School News Network

Prep football wrap: 4 local teams bring 3-0 records into Week 4 of season

When was the last time East Kentwood, Kelloggsville, Godwin and South Christian all started the football season 3-0? We know!

By:Rob Gee/WKTV Citizen Journalist

Kentwood landfill update, Wyoming councilor Postema on latest WKTV Journal: In Focus 

On the latest episode WKTV hosts Kent County official talking methane mitigation Wyoming’s new city councilor talking about his learning curve.

By:WKTV Staff