City of Wyoming

Wyoming resident’s donation helps Tree Commission to jump start fundraising efforts

Longtime Wyoming resident Greg Bryan donated $10,000 to the Wyoming Tree Commission to help its efforts in planting trees within the city.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Southern Senior Little League to defend state title in weekend tournament

The state Senior Little League tournament will be hosted by District 9 Southern Little League this weekend — and WKTV will be broadcasting it.

By:K.D. Norris

Metro Health – University of Michigan Health hosts free day camp for cancer families

Education, emotional support, and fun activities planned for participants and families.

By:Jennifer Hoff, Metro Health

Wyoming to extend drop-off hours and assist residents with storm debris

The City of Wyoming’s yard waste drop-off site will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. through Saturday, July 15 to allow for storm damage clean up.

By:City of Wyoming

Chamber’s July Government Matters meeting brings federal issues to WKTV

At the July 10 meeting U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga’s representative gave a status report on health care reform.

By:K.D. Norris

Metro Health – University of Michigan Health distributes free life-saving narcotic overdose kits

Metro Health Hospital Foundation provided the grant to all the distribution of the free kits.

By:Jennifer Hoff, Metro Health - University of Michigan Health

Grace Bible College student ‘part of solution’ to local human trafficking problem

Grace Bible College’s Kate Shellenbarger is not your ordinary college student. No less a witness than a Wyoming police detective will testify to that fact.

By:K.D. Norris

Kent County storm damage UPDATES

Kentwood and Wyoming are posting real-time updates on their Facebook pages. The City of Wyoming has temporarily extended its yard waste drop-off site hours.

By:Kent County Sheriff Department, City of Wyoming, City of Kentwood

Being environmentally conscious is just part of the city’s DNA, according to Wyoming mayor

When asked how the its reducing its greenhouse emissions, Wyoming City officials found the city has a lot in place to help reduce its carbon footprint and encourage sustainability.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Salvation Army Kroc Center offers free family fun and fitness nights

Starting this week, the Salvation Army Kroc Center will be hosting a series of family fun and fitness nights on Wednesdays during the month of July.

By:John Shaner, Salvation Army Kroc Center

Wyoming police work with WAR, other groups to battle human sex trafficking

Michigan is one of the leading states for human sex trafficking, and the Wyoming police department is part of two groups battling the problem.

By:K.D. Norris

Kent County Issues Refunding Bonds, Projected Savings of $4.0 Million

Kent County is taking advantage of both its Triple A Bond Rating and favorable interest rates to save an estimated $4.0 million in interest payments on two older bonds.

By:Lisa LaPlante

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