City of Wyoming

Business Matters: WOOD TV’s Eva Aguirre Cooper joins Metro Health Hospital Foundation Board

The Metro Health Hospital Foundation announced the appointments of Eva Aguirre Cooper and Meg Goebel to its Board of Directors.

By:WKTV Staff

Government Matters: On MLK day, Sen. Peters urges ‘working together’

U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, urged Michiganders to “give back to their communities so we can help make his dream a reality …”

By:WKTV Staff

The Lunar New Year: Ushering the Monkey Out

It is out with the monkey and in with the rooster as the local Asian community celebrates the Lunar New Year.

By:Adrian Ɖặng Bảo Oánh

The Rapids announces changes to bus route along 68th Street

Due the 68th St. Kmart closing, there is no stop by that building. There are stops along 68th Street that allow access into the Orchard Plaza area.

By:WKTV Staff

Three local students named semi-finalists in annual writing contest

Public voting now open for the Reader’s Choice award in the Kent District Library and Schuler Books & Music’s Write Michigan Short Story Contest.

By:WKTV Staff

Government Matters: Sen. Peters meets Trump’s transportation nominee Chao

On Jan. 9, U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) met with Elaine Chao, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Secretary of Transportation.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming Public Safety has identified driver involved in fatal crash

UPDATE: The 21-year-old male driver in this crash has been identified and arrested.

By:WKTV Staff

Chick-fil-A opens in Gaines Twp.; Wyoming store coming

A Chick-fil-A restaurant will be coming to Wyoming soon, but those who want their first taste of the menu can sample it this week as the first of several West Michigan franchises opens on Thursday, Jan. 12.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming’s Kitzingen Brewery to host KD aLe tour

The Kent District Library’s continuing KD aLe program will visit Wyoming’s Kitzingen Brewery on Wednesday, Jan. 11, for a brewery tour — and a little taste of Kitzingen’s speciality: German beers and German food.

By:K.D. Norris

Metro Health celebrates affiliation with U-M, looks toward the future

The recent affiliation announcement between Metro Health and the University of Michigan has even a famous Michigan State University grad saying “Go blue.”

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Business Matters: Wyoming chiropractor receives recognition

The American Institute of Chiropractors recently honored chiropractor Erik Kowalke, D.C., with the 2016 10 Best Chiropractors for Client Satisfaction.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming Public Safety investigates domestic assault that involves a shooting

The Wyoming Department of Public Safety continues its investigation into a shooting of a 21-year-old suspect from Wyoming, who is now being lodged in the Kent County Jail for assault charges.

By:WKTV Staff

Grant helps Wyoming make improvements at Ideal Park

City of Wyoming gets a yearend gift as the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund awards the city $300,000 to help rebuild Ideal Park.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Metro Health, U-M affiliation brings more choice to West Michigan

Metro Health officials indicate that with new affiliation, hospital can focus on being the catalysis of bringing quality health care to West Michigan.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Public help sought in finding Wyoming assault suspect 

UPDATE: Through tips, the Wyoming Department of Public Safety has identified the assailant in the Dec. 26 attack. The suspect has been arrested and is in custody.

By:WKTV Staff