City of Wyoming

Investigation continues on Sept. 7 shooting in Wyoming

The suspect in the shooting, which involved a Wyoming Police officer, has been identified. The Kent County Sheriff’s Department continues its investigation into the matter.

By:WKTV Staff

New School Leader Loves ‘100 Percent Authenticity’ of Students

“I love hearing the honesty that comes from student conversations. If you are having a rough day and just take a movement and spend some time with a bunch of fifth grade students during lunch, they will say some of the funniest things”

By:Erin Albanese

Metro Health welcomes leaders to four key positions

Among the new hires is a former Wyoming resident, Penny DeVries who was named the director of marketing.

By:Ellen Bristol

Two years later, little impact felt from Michigan’s Right-to-Work law

For the first time in 10 years, Michigan’s unions see a membership increase in statewide numbers while in that same period unemployment has gone down. So did the two-year-old Right-to-Work law really have an impact on the state’s economy?

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

WKTV offers marathon showing of Wyoming’s Concerts in the Park

Missed the Wyoming Concerts in the Park? Don’t fret! WKTV Channel 25 will be featuring a marathon showing of all 11 shows.

By:Kelly Taylor

This Bootcamp Strengthens College Chances

With his mother at home and his father back in Guatemala, Oliver Lorenzo is grateful he’ll be the first in his family to graduate from high school and attend college.

By:Charles Honey

Grant Hopes to Boost Achievement, Performance Rank

Godwin Heights High School will use money from a recently approved School Improvement Grant on technology, professional development and added personnel to help zero in on areas of need.

By:Erin Albanese

Wyoming Public Safety attempts to locate missing Wyoming man

The Wyoming Public Safety Department released a statement this morning, Aug. 30, 2016, that Tyrone Hardin has been found.

By:WKTV Staff

Five local organizations recipients of GM Foundation grants totaling $25,000

Saturday’s rain at the 28th Street Metro Cruise could not damper the moods of the representatives from the five organizations, which included the Greater Wyoming Community Resource Alliance, that were to receive grant money from the GM Foundation.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming gives residents another reason to purge, this time electronics and paper

The city will be hosting a electronics recycling and paper shredding event at the Wyoming City Center Saturday, Sept. 10. Those interested in participating, must be in line by 11:45 a.m. and have proof of residency.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

DreamWheels!: The man behind ZZ Tops’ famous hot rod comes to Metro Cruise

Pete Chapouris, owner of Sol-Cal Speed Shop, said it was the people that made it easy for him to say “yes” to coming back to this year’s 28th Street Metro Cruise set for Friday, Aug. 26, and Saturday, Aug. 27.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

DreamWheels! Lowriders make a special appearance in this year’s show

This year’s DreamWheels! red carpet show will feature three lowriders. Originating in the 1940s, these cars are known to be “low and slow” and be raised up or lowered through hydraulics.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

DreamWheels!: Pin Up Girl Contest set to take place at Rogers Plaza

Ten ladies compete for the title of Miss Metro Cruise 2016 in the annual Pin Up Girl contest at Rogers Plaza Saturday afternoon. Returning champ Miss Metro Cruise 2015 ‘Ginger Snaps’ will help judge.

By:By Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

DreamWheels!: Sparking the fascination of firefighting is Engine House No. 5

As part of this year’s “DreamWheels!” show, Engine House No. 5 Museum brings a 1875 Silsby Steamer to the red carpet. The Silsby Steamer is part of a tribute to former Grand Rapids firefighter and “DreamWheels!” host David Knisley.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming works to clean up after Saturday’s tornado

The good news is there were no related deaths or injuries to Saturday’s tornado, however; many trees were uprooted, causing damage, debris and shutting down five of the city’s parks.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma