City of Wyoming

School News Network: For immigrant families, ‘There’s a lot of fear’

About 15 families attend a recent Kent School Services Network event at Wyoming’s West Elementary School where community resources were provided for immigrants.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Wyoming’s Master Arts Theatre teams up with Van Singel for a special production of ‘Willy Wonka’

Auditions for Roald Dahl’s famous musical comedy are set for later this month, June 24 and 26.

By:Kathy Richards and Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Get active by commuting via bike or The Rapid as part of Active Commute week

The Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition among others host the week to encourage area residents to learn more about commuting.

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Wyoming to begin Gypsy Moth mitigation spraying this week

The City of Wyoming’s annual efforts to mitigate Gypsy Moth infestation are scheduled to start June 5.

By:K.D. Norris

Kelloggsville student finalist in 2017 Meijer Great Choices Film Festival

Kolton Toothman is in the running for prizes that total more than $21,000. Awards will be announced this Saturday.

By:Kathy Richards, Van Singel Fine Arts Center

The splash pads are open! The splash pads are open!

Just in time for the 80-degree weather, the City of Wyoming announces that its splash pads will open today.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

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

The month of June may not have many scheduled high school sports events but each will be MHSAA State tournament events.

By:Mike Moll, WKTV Community Writer

School News Network: Wyoming grad shoots for the top

In its Grads with Grits series, School News Network features Wyoming Senior Donnie Alford who went from the projects of Chicago to graduating with a college scholarship.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

City of Wyoming hosts annual Memorial Day Ceremony May 29

Community members are invited to honor those who have given their lives in service to our country as the City of Wyoming holds its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 29.

By:WKTV Staff

Play smart: Summer is here, and so is tick-carried Lyme disease

Memorial Day weekend brings outdoor adventures — and Michigan’s deer tick season.

By:K.D. Norris

School News Network: A ‘Thank You’ from KISD

Kent County voters on May 2 turned out to the polls and expressed confidence in their schools by approving a ballot proposal that will provide crucial support to all 20 districts in Kent ISD.

By:Ron Koehler, KISD Assistant Superintendent

Nine Wyoming area residents to showcase work in 2017 Legacy Trust Award Collection

The nine are competing with 134 others for a spot in ArtPrize Nine. Their work will be on display May 23 at the Grand Rapids Art Museum where the public may vote.

By:Legacy Trust

School News Network: Rockets, Welcome to Your New (Pretty Much) School

Kelloggsville High School students now have a sparkling addition to their building, complete with a repositioned entrance, new gymnasium, two-story media center and classrooms, and plenty of open space.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Metro Health hosts newly combined Kentwood/Wyoming Relay for Life event

The event kicks off at noon Friday at the Metro Health Village, 5900 Byron Center Ave. SW

By:By Jennifer Hoff, Metro Health Hospital

School News Network: Godwin Heights Senior goes through the storm to see the rainbow

The School News Network’s “Grads with Grits” series features Godwin Height’s April Martinez, who overcome a series of challenges to graduate on May 31.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network