City of Wyoming

Two Wyoming employees attain international professional designation

The Wyoming Department of Public Safety is pleased to announce that two employees have successfully completed the process that awards the professional designation of “Chief Training Officer” (CTO).

By:Mark Easterly, Wyoming Department of Public Safety

County Commissioner from Wyoming one of three to meet with White House Officials

Kent County Commissioner Stan Ponstein, who represents part of Wyoming, was among 50 county commissioners from across Michigan to attend a White House Conference this month.

By:Lisa LaPlante, Kent County

Rep. Huizenga talks nation, local on special edition of ‘WKTV Journal: In Focus’

Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland) delves into the balance of local and national politics in a special edition of  WKTV’s new public affairs show.

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: On the Job and On Their Way

By Morgan Jarema School News Network   More than 40 students with cognitive or other impairments from districts across Kent ISD’s service area worked at [Read More]

By:Morgan Jarema

WKTV Journal newscast details National Night Out, Buck Creek Braille Trail 

WKTV Journal’s latest newscast offers segments on National Night Out events, Metro Cruise, and Buck Creek Nature Preserve’s new braille trail.

By:WKTV Staff

‘WKTV Journal: In Focus’ looks at non-profits serving the community

One of the goals of WKTV’s new public affairs show is highlighting the work of local non-profits working to serve Wyoming and Kentwood.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming City Council officially receives more than $500,000 for Ideal Park improvements

At its Aug. 6 regular meeting, the Wyoming City Council officially accepted grant monies for Ideal Park along with moving forward to upgrade the city’s street lights to LEDs.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Residents take up the call, heading out to meet their neighbors during National Night Out

It was a perfect night to get out and meet your neighbors as both Kentwood and Wyoming celebrated National Night Out.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

‘WKTV Journal: In Focus’ looks at GVSU-led VoiceKent survey plans

On the latest episode of “WKTV Journal: In Focus”, WKTV’s new public affairs show, we bring to the public a discussion on the VoiceKent survey plan.

By:K.D. Norris

Turn your porch light on and join your neighbors for National Night Out

Both the cities of Kentwood and Wyoming will be observing National Night Out, Aug. 1, with almost 30 neighborhood parties taking place in the two communities.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Three communities come together for annual clean up of Buck Creek

The communities of Wyoming, Kentwood and Grandville come together for the annual Buck Creek Clean Up set for Saturday, Aug. 5. Volunteers are still needed.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

‘WKTV Journal In Focus’ debuts with Kent County clerk talking voting security

On the debut episode of WKTV’s new public affairs show, WKTV Journal In Focus, Kent County Clerk Lisa Posthumus Lyons discusses new voting machines and a continued focus on security.

By:K.D. Norris

WKTV to show Southern Senior Little League team’s state title marathon

The Southern Senior League team plays at the Central Regional tournament starting this weekend, and on Sunday WKTV will show you how they got there.

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming Mayor Jack Poll ready to ride for this year’s Bike Night with the Mayor

Bike Night with the Mayor is set for Aug. 10 with a two-mile ride down the Kent Trails starting at Monelli’s Italian Grill and Sports Bar.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

HIS Dance Academy announces new partnership with The Salvation Army

HIS Dance Academy and The Salvation Army Kroc Center are proud to announce a new partnership to provide and expand Kroc Center dance programming beginning this fall.

By:Jon Shaner, The Kroc Center