City of Wyoming

Preliminary Examination for Brian Keely takes place today at 1:30 p.m., available via Zoom

To observe the preliminary examination, use the Meeting ID: 428 094 0961 on the Zoom mobile app or at Zoom.us. The direct link is available on the 62-B District Court’s website.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Nearly 100,000 student-athletes set to start MHSAA fall practices next week

The fall season includes the most played sports for both boys and girls; 35,174 football players and 19,119 girls volleyball players competed during Fall 2023. (Image Courtesy, pxhere.com)

By:MHSAA, greer@wktv.org

Unofficial Primary Election Results for Kentwood and Wyoming

Look inside for local primary results to see who advanced to the Nov. 5 General Election.

By:Cris Greer and Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editors

MHSAA sports participation continues upward trend for third-straight year

A total of 270,664 participants were counted across the 28 sports for which the MHSAA sponsors postseason tournaments – a 0.97-percent increase from 2022-23 and despite a 1.8-percent decrease in MHSAA member school enrollment. (Image Courtesy, pixabay.com)

By:By MHSAA, greer@wktv.org

Wyoming Fire Department investigates commercial building fire

Commercial building fire in the 2600 block of Prairie Street SW contained and extinguished on Aug. 4.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Clinic addresses medical needs now, not later

Erna Bajgoric gives a shot to Florine G. at the clinic inside the Care Resources day center in Grand Rapids.

By:Care Resources, greer@wktv.org

CANCELED: Consumers Energy National Night Out Kickoff held Aug. 6 at Grand Rapids Service Center, 4000 Clay Ave.

Everyone’s welcome to arrive as early as 6:15 a.m. There will be coffee, donuts and Consumers Energy bucket trucks.

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

Celebrate National Night Out in Kentwood and Wyoming Aug. 6; community-wide events featuring food, fun and festivities

Millions of neighbors across the U.S. take part in National Night Out annually on the first Tuesday in August. Look inside for the activities planned for Kentwood and Wyoming and watch our WKTV Soundbites show.

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

Sounds of Summer Series rocks on to Byron Center in August with three concerts

The Sounds of Summer Concert Series continues in Byron Center with three August shows at Bicentennial Park. Open for more details.

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

Kent County voters to help decide on proposed 8,500-seat soccer stadium Aug. 6; $175 million estimated cost

The stadium will be designed as a multi-purpose, professional, high-performing venue driving economic growth and development in a vital urban district, according to the Grand Action 2.0 website.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

WKTV Journal Chili and Cheers fundraiser Sept. 21 at Brann’s Steakhouse and Grille

Don’t miss our WKTV Journal Chili & Cheers fundraiser from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Brann’s Steakhouse and Grille, 4157 Division Ave. S, Wyoming. Open story to purchase tickets.

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

Concerts in the Park Finale: Music That Raised Us celebrates Black female artists

To Sarena Rae, their performance is more than just a concert; it’s a time where they can educate and bring to life those who came before them.

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributing Writer

Dean Transportation hosts hiring events in Grand Rapids July 25

Dean Transportation is hosting hiring events at two locations in Grand Rapids Thursday, July 25, for interested applicants to learn about the company’s openings for school bus driver, school bus attendant and service technician positions.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Register Now for Annual Metro Way 5K & YMCA Youth Races July 31 to support community health and wellness

University of Michigan Health-West invites you for an evening of running, walking and philanthropy at the Metro Way 5K & YMCA Youth Races on Wednesday, July 31 at 1980 Metro Court, Wyoming.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Indie rock band LVRS to make Concerts in the Park debut on July 23

Indie-rock band LVRS will take the stage at Lamar Park for the first time as Wyoming’s Concerts in the Park series continues.

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributing Writer