City of Wyoming

Wyoming Department of Public Safety warns of recent telephone scam targeting elderly

The scam involves a person calling himself “Steven” and targeting elderly people by saying their grandchild has been incarcerated in a Florida jail.

By:Wyoming Department of Public Safety

Huizenga to hold Town Hall in Wyoming tonight

The town hall takes place at Godwin Heights High School and begins at 7 p.m. It is open to all residents of Michigan’s Second Congressional District.

By:Brian Patrick

After exciting winter of high school sports, WKTV’s spring coverage starts

WKTV truck will continue to bring high school sports to the airwaves this spring and including, for the first time, in addition to baseball and softball, girls water polo.

By:Mike Moll

County Action Agency to merge with Kent County

The Board of Commissioners recently authorized a plan to merge Area Community Services and Employment Training Council’s Community Action Agency Division with the Kent County Community Development/Housing Commission Department.

By:Lisa LaPlante, Kent County Community Liaison and Communications Director

Kent County to start testing of tornado/high winds warning sirens in April

Starting Friday, April 7, and continuing on the first Friday of every month at noon through October, tornado alarm testing will be heard in Kent County homes and businesses.

By:Lisa LaPlante, Kent County

School News Network: Daydream believers make for more purposeful students

Every morning after the bell rings, Godfrey Early Childhood Center students start daydreaming.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

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