City of Wyoming
Maranda Park Parties kick off in Wyoming, include Kentwood location
Area residents get two opportunities to attend a Maranda Park Party with Wyoming kicking off the six-weeks this Thursday and East Kentwood High School hosting one July 21.
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No local millage increase with Wyoming’s 2017 budget
The City of Wyoming has good news to share with residents about its 2017 budget: the city is recovering from the housing decline of a few years ago with no increase in local millages or water and sewer rates.
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Learn about who’s running: Primary Candidate Forum is June 16 at Wyoming Public Library
Come to the Primary Candidate Forum Thursday evening and learn about the people running for City Council and 77th District Representative. Your vote matters!
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Wyoming grants deferral on revocation of abatement for Grand Rapids Plastics
The Wyoming City Council has opted to defer its clawback option to capture back about $220,000 in taxes from abatement agreements with Grand Rapids Plastics until its August meeting. Chemical Bank, which controls the company’s assets asked for the 90-day extension in hopes of attracting a buyer.
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Wyoming sets aside a day to say ‘thanks’ to its police, fire departments
The first community-wide Appreciation Day for Wyoming Police and Fire officers has been set for Saturday, June 25 at Pinery Park. The event is free and open the public.
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Ride Along with Mayor Jack Poll
Mayor Jack Poll is looking to have his first bike cruise through Wyoming, June 16th and you’re invited!
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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.
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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: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: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: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: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: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.
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