City of Wyoming

WKTV has your list of high school live action available Aug. 21-28

WKTV’s coverage of high school sports begins this week with the Holland at Wyoming football game on Thursday, but most local high school teams are in action.

By:Mike Moll

Kent County health official visits WKTV, talks vaccinations for youth, college kids

“WKTV Journal: In Focus” offers discussion with a Kent County Department of Health official detailing why vaccinations are important for all ages.

By:WKTV Staff

Granger Group changes plans after Wyoming planning commission decision, public opposition

Wyoming based property developer said they have heard neighbors and will return to original 2000 development plan, and deal with additional land later.

By:K.D. Norris

Metro Health hosts Aug. 18 community resources fair for homeless vets 

Wyoming campus of Metro Health – University of Michigan Health will host a Stand Down event coordinated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

By:Metro Health-UM Health

WKTV has your list of high school live action available this week

WKTV’s broadcast crew’s coverage of high school sports will begin in a couple weeks, but local high school sports has already begun.

By:Mike Moll

New Wyoming Wolves coach talks football, student mentorship on WKTV’s ‘In Focus’ 

“Coach Sig” talks about his on-the-field work with the Wolves but also the “opportunity” of his off-the-field work for all the students at the school.

By:WKTV Staff

Chamber’s August WKTV Government Matters meeting mixes city-to-federal voices

The Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Government Matters meetings brings together government leaders of all levels often discussion the same topic.

By:K.D. Norris

State Rep. Brann talks life in Lansing, issues of interest on WKTV’s ‘In Focus’ 

In the discussion with Rep. Tommy Brann, the businessman and legislator talks about his new “part-time” job in state government.

By:WKTV Staff

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