City of Wyoming

Let the (Kids)Games Begin!

This Monday, churches and volunteers from around the area will reopen the doors to Wyoming Jr. High School and welcome in over 200 kids to participate in a worldwide, faith-based movement called KidsGames.

By:Mike DeWitt

Sniffing Out the News is Elementary

Gladiola Elementary School students sat around a table and discussed what lead — that’s journalistic jargon for introduction — would be best for this School News Network article about their new student newspaper, Gladiola Wolf Tracks.

By:Erin Albanese

Where can you see The Verve Pipe for free? Wyoming’s Concerts in the Park

The Verve Pipe kicks of the free 11-concert series that will include 14 bands on Tuesday, May 31, at Lamar Park.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Honoring those who served: Kentwood, Wyoming host Memorial Day activities

Both Wyoming and Kentwood will host Memorial Day programs on May 30 that also will be aired on WKTV. Kentwood’s parade and ceremony are in the morning and Wyoming’s is in the evening.

By:By Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

More than 1,500 local students take their graduation walk

Starting tomorrow, 11 area schools will begin the 2016 graduation ceremonies with more than 1,500 students set to head down the aisle and receive their diplomas. We at WKTV salute the class of 2016.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Big trucks and hotdogs: It’s National Public Works Week

The City of Wyoming has its annual Public Works Open House set for May 16 while Kentwood will host its first Public Works Week Family Event on May 18.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

New additions at the Wyoming Dog Park raise the ‘Woof’

Winter has finally put itself in the rearview mirror and Wyoming residents can now take the opportunity to take their loved ones outside on the new equipment at Marquette Park.

By:Mike DeWitt

Wyoming student surprises herself with a win from countywide poetry contest

San Juan Diego Academy seventh grader Nurit Gonzalez was fulfilling a school assignment and really did not think her poem “April” would impress the judges of the Dyer Ives Kent County Poetry contest – but it did.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming business marks 100th anniversary by celebrating opening of plant

Rieth-Riely Construction Co., Inc, located off of Chicago Drive, celebrates the company’s 100th anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony that officially marks the opening of its new location in Wyoming.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kelloggsville students make a statement against the recent violence in their community

Students lead a silent protest on the corner of 44th Street and Division Avenue on the violence within their community in hopes of encouraging positive change.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kelloggsville officials officially break ground on high school renovations

Kelloggsivllle school officials, students and area residents kicked off the start of a major renovation project at the high school located off of the corner of Division Avenue and Jean Street. The renovation includes the school entrance being moved to Division Avenue.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming residents certainly purged making city’s community clean-up day a big success

This past Saturday, City of Wyoming residents took full advantage of the city’s first Community Clean-Up Day event. It was so successful, city officials already have begun planning for next year’s.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Got Drugs? Kentwood, Wyoming offer safe way to dispose of old, unused meds

April 30, Kentwood and Wyoming residents will each have a place to take unused and expired medications with no questions asked. The events are part of the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

By:By Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Late start, early closure of carnival puts a dent in city’s profits

City officials estimate it will receive less than $10,000 from this year’s carnival, one of the lowest profits from the event which has been part of the city for more than 30 years. City officials continue to weigh options for future carnivals.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Local resident climbs a mountain in search of Noah’s Ark

Byron Center resident set to discuss at KDL Wyoming Branch his experience in searching for Noah’s Ark and the documentary, “Finding Noah,” which was made about the last exploration to Turkey’s Mt. Ararat.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma