City of Wyoming

Coming soon to this space: Lots of local high school football action!

The WKTV Friday Night Highlights show is coming soon, along with our in-depth Journal coverage of the Wyoming and Kentwood area football teams. Every week, our FNH host will walk you through highlights from many of the local football games.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor/Sports Director, greer@wktv.org

FOUND: Wyoming Police locate endangered missing person

The Wyoming Police Department is asking for assistance in locating 67-year-old Patrick Mateo.

By:Wyoming Public Safety, deborah@wktv.org

Wyoming football team will lean on seniors entering a new conference 

The Wolves, who went 1-6 in conference play, exited the OK-Green and formed the new OK-Gold with Forest Hills Central (D-3 state champion last year), Unity Christian and perennial state title contender South Christian, along with Zeeland East and West.

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Frankie V’s included in the Wyoming City Center development

After more than 40 years serving the Grand Rapids community, restaurateurs Frank and Wanda Vitale announce plans to semi-retire.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Lee eyes conference title, returns to 11-Player football in 2025

This summer, Coach Lamar Marshall has emphasized the importance of building on the team’s improvements from a year ago. Click open this story to see the WKTV videos from the Legends practices.

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Back-to-School Jitters: Tips to help your child prepare for school

Katrina Newman of Wedgwood Christian Services has developed a 10-point tip sheet to help parents and children prepare for the upcoming school year.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

Asian American Small Business Association: From dangerous journeys to America to business success

Kentwood Mayor Stephen Kepley, second from right, cuts the ribbon at the AASBA Office Grand Opening on Aug. 19 at 4140 Division Ave. S. (WKTV, Cris Greer)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org

28th Street Metro Cruise returns with more activities and fun

The popular car event kicks off this Thursday with the 14th annual Cascade Metro Cruise Warm Up, located in the parking lot of the Cascade Retail Center.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Contributor

Beverly Vanderwood, wife of Wyoming Mayor Kent Vanderwood, was swept into the arms of Jesus on Aug. 13

Beverly Vanderwood, age 70, was swept into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, with her family at her side.

By:Dignity Memorial

Summer Surge: Is COVID-19 here to stay?

According to infectious disease specialists, COVID-19 cases are starting to rise because the virus has evolved to be a very good spreader.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Sunday Night Funnies sixth annual Kingpin of Comedy competition enters quarter-final rounds

Ninety-eight competing comedians have been whittled down to 42 as the SNF Kingpin of Comedy competition enters its quarterfinal rounds.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Back-to-Cafeteria: How to help kids who struggle with eating as new school year begins

For some children heading back to school this fall, their biggest challenge may be eating meals at school.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Wyoming Wolves: Opening Day of Practice

Watch highlights from the Wyoming Wolves football team’s opening day of practice on Aug. 12.

By:Katie Bogema, WKTV Friday Night Highlights Contributor

Wyoming mobile food pantry to be held Monday, Aug. 26

Wyoming Public Schools (WPS) has partnered with Feeding America Mobile Pantry to host a Mobile Pantry once a month.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

Calling all volunteers! Annual Buck Creek Clean Up will take place Aug. 24

Buck Creek is a cold water resource that continues to be threatened because of its urban location – the annual clean up event ensures the health of community waterways.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org