City of Wyoming

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

Wyoming public safety personnel, civilians honored at ceremony

Wyoming Department of Public Safety held its annual award ceremony late last month, honoring police and fire personnel’s service to the Wyoming community.

By:K.D. Norris

Game on: WKTV’s featured game for Friday, March 10

WKTV’s coverage crew will be at finals of the boys Basketball Basketball District 50 tournament at Wyoming Godwin Heights Friday.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming parks and rec adult softball spring leagues now registering

The deadline for signing up for the City of Wyoming Parks and Recreation Department’s spring-season adult soft-pitch softball leagues is March 16.

By:WKTV Staff

UCOM benefit concert a ‘great way’ to discover what it is all about, according to director

The 14th Annual Friends of UCOM Benefit Concert is for Sunday, March 12, and according to its Executive Director Bruce Roller serves as an opportunity to learn more about the organization.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Game on: WKTV’s featured games for March 6-10

WKTV’s coverage crew will be at Godwin Heights Monday, March 6, for the boys basketball game between Grand River Prep vs Kelloggsville.

By:K.D. Norris

Local high school sports schedule: March 6-13

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

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: Godfrey-Lee schedules superintendent interviews

The Godfrey-Lee Public Schools Board of Education has scheduled interviews with four candidates, two at tonight’s meeting and two more at a special meeting set for Thursday.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

School News Network: Tuesday Job Fair Seeks Teachers, Support Staff

Area school officials hope a job fair Tuesday, March 7, will help to increase the substitute teachers and support staff local districts badly need.

By:School News Network

Wyoming’s Hoop Heaven Basketball Academy announces youth programs

Wyoming’s Hoop Heaven Basketball Academy recently announced several youth basketball programs, including a Biddy Ball (K-2) program starting in April.

By:WKTV Staff