City of Wyoming

Wyoming’s Michigan Prestain acquired by Lumberman’s

The sale involving the local companies was finalized June 9 with the merged entity producing and distributing products under the “Great American Spaces” brand.

By:Steve Petersen, Lumberman's

2011 Wyoming disappearance among cold cases highlighted by Silent Observer

Silent Observer, Wyoming police, Grand Rapids Police Department, and the Kent County Sheriff Department are asking for information on four missing individuals.

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming lights up the sky with its annual fireworks at Concerts in the Park

Tonight’s event features a double concert with the Sweet J Band and the Brena Band.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Chamber’s monthly Government Matters meeting brings leaders to WKTV

This month’s meeting had discussion that Kent County is in the search process for a new county administrator.

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming City Council approves tax exemptions for owners, tenant of former Klingman building

The Wyoming City Council grants tax exemptions for The Hinman Company, which will be the owner of the former Rogers Department Store, and the site’s possible future tenant, Advantage Sales & Marketing.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

With first outdoor meeting a success, Wyoming eyeing next one for July

“This is just the type of forum we were hoping for,” said Mayor Jack Poll as several residents came up to the podium during the Wyoming City Council’s first outdoor meeting.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming High names Hope College’s Sigler as new football coach

Wyoming high’s new head football coach is Irvin Sigler III, a Michigan Man who comes from Hope College but has had success at the local high school level.

By:K.D. Norris

Restaurant Week finalizes lists, adds lunch option

There are several restaurants in and around the Kentwood and Wyoming areas that will once again participate in the annual Restaurant Week Grand Rapids set for Aug. 9 – 20.

By:Sally Zarafonetis

School News Network: Six area teachers seek National Board Certification

Of the six, one is from Wyoming Junior High School and another is from East Kentwood High School.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Up next for Wyoming’s Concerts in the Park is the Tejano Sound Band

Originally based in Lansing, The Tejano Sound Band brings its unique style of music to Wyoming for the Concerts in the Park.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

School News Network: School barbershop builds self-esteem, community

Kent School Services Network community coordinator Duane Bacchus

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

On the move: Wyoming City Council heads to Lamar Park for its regular Monday night meeting

The Wyoming City Council heads outdoors for its meeting next week with plans to have it at Lamar Park. Come early, around 6 p.m., to meet the council and stay to see your local government in action.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Exalta Health on mission to provide medical care to underserved community

Exalta Health is a south Division Avenue based healthcare provider serving patients who “have no place else to go.”

By:K.D. Norris

School News Network: Longtime local leader, school advocate steps down

After nine years as Godfrey Lee superintendent and 15 years with the district, David Britten maybe stepping down, but he will always be a ‘rebel’ at heart.

By:Erin Albanese. School News Network

Get ’em outside: Godfrey-Lee Early Childhood Center opens outdoor learning lab

Getting kids outside, and out exploring their world, is what the new project is all about.

By:K.D. Norris