City of Wyoming

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

Summer Reading returns to the Kent District Library

Both the KDL Wyoming and Kentwood branches will be participating in the summer reading program, which kicks off June 5.

By:Katie Zuidema, KDL

School News Network: Godwin Heights High School Provides Room to ‘Rest, Recharge, Refocus’

The Godwin Heights Empowerment Room is a place to rest, relax and then start thing about possibilities.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

City of Wyoming names new assistant city manager

Megan Sall recently was named as the city’s new assistant city manager and stepped into the role this month.

By:WKTV Staff

Michigan OB/GYN joins Metro Health – University of Michigan Health

As of May 1, following a long-standing affiliation, Michigan Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.C., officially joins Metro Health – University of Michigan Health.

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

WKTV’s high school coverage takes week off, but live action available

There are plenty of local high school sports events to check out this week, including the beginnings of state playoffs for tennis and track.

By:Mike Moll

Wyoming Senior Center to host seminar on fair housing May 22

Free and open to the public, the City of Wyoming invites residents to learn more about housing-related topics at a seminar on May 22.

By:City of Wyoming

Kentwood, Wyoming celebrates National Public Works Week with open houses

Residents have a chance to explore some of the cities’ public work vehicles along with learning about all that the Public Works Department does for its city and residents.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

School News Network: ‘I Just Made Them My Friends’

Kelloggsville Middle School students serving as school mentors have welcomed 41 new students this year, making the school a welcoming place.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Law enforcement charity hockey game to benefit 9-1-1 dispatcher

The Old Time Hockey Game to benefit a 9-1-1 dispatcher battling cancer will be Saturday, May 20, at Byron Center’s Southside Ice Arena.

By:K.D. Norris