City of Wyoming

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

Grand Rapids Plastics announces it will cease operations on Friday

Despite an effort to increase it sales, company officials say they are not able to compensate for contracts that were lost earlier this year. Grand Rapids Plastics, an auto replacement parts manufacturer, was started in 1976.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Metro Health earns special recognition

Recently, Metro Health received Blue Distinction Center status, a national designation program from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM), for their exceptional treatment.

By:Mike DeWitt

Got an urge to purge? Wyoming hosts its first-ever community clean-up day

Earth Day is April 22 and Arbor Day is April 29 and sandwiched in-between is Wyoming’s first-ever Community Clean-Up Day on April 23. Kentwood follows up with its Pride Day Community Clean-Up on May 7.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Local Jaycees changes name to South Kent, expand area

Even though its charter said South Kent, the name Kentwood Jaycees just seemed to fit better when the group original formed in 1966.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Gem and Mineral Show ‘rocks’ the spring with demos and more

  Don VanDyke looks forward to the annual Gem & Mineral Show at Rogers Plaza every year.   “Some people come to sell, some people [Read More]

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming set to host annual fair housing seminar this month

April is Fair Housing Month with the City of Wyoming hosting its annual fair housing seminar on April 25. To participate, you must register by April 18.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wintry weather forces Wyoming to delay the opening of its Spring Carnival

The Spring Carnival is set to open Monday, April 11, instead of this Friday. City officials say the weather, which includes the possibility of snow on Friday, has caused the Parks and Recreation Department to delay the opening.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Postpone pruning to prevent oak wilt disease

Help stop the spread of oak wilt disease in your neighborhood by postponing pruning of oak trees until after July 15.

By:Stelle Slootmaker

Wyoming High School Artist Leaves Mark with Mural

When senior Kibsaim “Kibsy” Ruiz Salva paints, she relaxes. That’s an important outlet for someone who is already working toward becoming a doctor.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network