City of Wyoming

City of Wyoming to host Arbor Day event and tree planting at Prairie Park on April 24

Volunteers are welcome at The Tree Amigos Arbor Day event at Prairie Park. Following the event, approximately 20 trees will be planted in the nearby neighborhood.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Get Ready for the City of Wyoming’s Spring Carnival!

Families are invited to Lamar Park to enjoy carnival rides, food, games and prizes April 11 – 20.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

East Kentwood and Wyoming robotics teams align to take second in district in a jam-packed gym last weekend; West Catholic wins trophy

Red Storm Robotics (pictured) aligned with the Wyoming Demons and Gull Lake Twisted Devils to finish second in the FIRST In Michigan District Kentwood Event presented by Dematic. (Photo Courtesy, FIRST Robotics, Phillip Place)

By:Greg Chrapek, greer@wktv.org

Final restoration work underway for more than 900 Consumers Energy crews

Consumers Energy has approximately 900 crews engaged in the final restoration efforts for customers impacted by recent severe weather.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

PAWS highlights increasing need for service dogs for children with autism

Paws With A Cause highlights ways people can support the effort to place more dogs with the children who need them.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Kent County Health Department vigilant as measles cases show up across the country

A disease more associated with the 20th century is showing up across America this past winter and early spring, and while cases are rare in Michigan, the public needs to be aware that measles is making a comeback. (Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)

By:Greg Chrapek, greer@wktv.org

Puertas Abiertas celebrates six years of helping Latina women live free of domestic violence

Puertas Abiertas is breaking the cycle of domestic violence by providing women, men, children, and LGBTQ with support and resources.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

Woodland Mall to host Bunny & Friends Saturday, March 29

The free, entertainment-filled event will feature a special appearance by the bunny, Elsa and Spider-Man, as well as face painting and balloon twisting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Macy’s court.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

GVSU to host regional Science Olympiad tournament for West Michigan K-12 students March 29

Students from 60 teams throughout Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties will compete in the Michigan Science Olympiad regional tournament.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Wyoming Fire Department responds to March 20 house fire

A devastating residential fire resulted in significant property damage and the tragic loss of multiple family pets.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Local Intensive Outpatient Program provides support for substance use recovery, sees immediate results

Only 5% of adolescents in Michigan receive the needed treatment. Wedgwood’s IOP is one of the few federally funded treatment programs exclusively geared toward adolescents and young adults.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

East Kentwood Red Storm Robotics: From leadership and LEGOs to breaking the infamous “glass ceiling”

Look inside to read all the details about the East Kentwood Red Storm Robotics team from its origin, including a cool video. The school is hosting a 40-team competition on March 29 and 30.

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

Wyoming mobile food pantry to be held Monday, March 31

The WHS February Mobile Food Pantry will be held Monday, March 31 from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

Tri-unity Christian avenges early loss, sends Coach Keeler out on top with yet another state title

Coach Keeler (far left) already has the court at Tri-unity named in his honor, but he stamped his legacy on the court at the Breslin Center (MSU). He concludes his career with a 20-10 record at the home of the Michigan State University Spartans. (Photo Courtesy, Becky Rillema)

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

“Lunch n Learn” event forges connections between local police, community and city officials

Over 70 community members, city and county officials, and law enforcement officers attended the iCI Nation “Lunch n Learn” event on March 12.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org