City of Wyoming

Meijer Gardens expansion includes expanded learning center, local community education opportunities

The expansion plans of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park announced last week will include an expansion the institution’s learning center, already a favorite of several Wyoming and Kentwood community organizations.

By:K.D. Norris

School News Network: Godfrey Lee Reopens Superintendent Search after Board Choice Declines

Carlos Lopez has declined an offer from the Godfrey-Lee Board of Education for the job of superintendent.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

WKTV Newscast: Kentwood’s 50th celebration continues

Our March 16 newscast highlights the Wyoming Department of Public Safety Awards along with what is new at the Grand Rapids Public Museum.

By:WKTV Staff

Local high school sports schedule: March 27-30

Looking for a Wyoming and Kentwood area high school varsity sports event to get out to? Here is your weekly list.

By:WKTV Contributor

School News Network: Godfrey-Lee Board offers district chief post to veteran administrator

The Godfrey-Lee Board of Education has offered the superintendent position to Carlos Lopez, current director of curriculum, instruction and assessment in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Ford Airport hosts spring break passenger appreciation days; TSA offers advice for faster screening

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) is preparing for its busiest time of year with helpful travel reminders, and a bit of fun mixed in.

By:By Tara Hernandez, Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Authors of teen book about racial tension set to visit KDL Wyoming branch

Two authors – Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely – offer two perspectives in their award-winning book “All American Boys.”

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

School News Network: A strong, clear message

Aa’Naja Miller knows what it’s like to be unable to get her words out right, but when she stood in front of her classmates to talk about stuttering her voice was strong and clear.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

School News Network: Habla Español? Your community needs you

Needs for interpretation and translation are even greater than Godfrey-Lee district’s translators and interpreters can fill, so administrators are turning to a new volunteer site, ServeGR.com, for help.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

School News Network: Godfrey Lee board to interview finalists on Monday

Two finalists will be interview for the Godfrey Lee Public Schools superintendent position. The current superintendent is set to retire July 1.

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School News Network: Wyoming High students take tough topics with police

It was a question teenage girls of color don’t often get to ask white police officers. “What do you think of the Black Lives Matter movement?” asked Wyoming High School junior Tracy Nunez-Telemin.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Annual march honors legacy of Chavez

The 17th Annual César E. Chávez Social Justice March took place on Thursday, March 16.

By:Michele Coffill, Grand Valley State University

Wyoming Theater Company gets a little spontaneous with March production

The company hosts “Still No Need for Improv-Ment” as its production for March, set to run this weekend, Thursday – Saturday.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent County Board approves funding for mental health court study

The Kent County Board of Commissioners recently voted to accept a $33,000 Mental Health Court Planning Grant from the State Court Administrative Office.

By:Lisa LaPlante, Kent County

In a neighborhood next door, comes a comedian of Jedi portions

Charles Ross brings his “One Man Star Wars” show to Byron Center’s Van Singel Fine Arts Center, Thursday, March 16.

By:Kathy Richards, Van Singel Fine Arts Center