City of Wyoming

Mobile food pantry schedule for Kent County, Sept. 12 – Oct. 10

Wyoming-Kentwood area organizations hosting mobile food pantries Sept. 12 – Oct. 10

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

Girls in Aviation Day: Sept. 20 at AVFlight “Sparking inspiration in aerospace careers among females”

“There is a significant gender gap in most aspects of aviation, and our goal is to increase the female representation in all aerospace occupations,” said Samantha Perry, president of the Great Lakes Chapter of Women in Aviation International (WAI). (Photo Courtesy, Luke K/PistonFly)

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

Check out our first WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season!

Don’t miss these exciting highlights from many of the local football games the past two weeks from our first Friday Night Highlights show of the season! Open here!

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

Kelloggsville football team begins season 2-0 under new coaching staff; beats Perry 48-28 Friday

The new look starts with new coach Justin Dennett. The early results are proving positive as the Rockets defeated Grant 43-14 to open the season and beat Perry 48-28 Friday.

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

Wyoming Police seek public assistance to locate missing person

Tuyen Pham has been missing since Aug. 10, 2025 and is considered at risk due to likely not having access to medication prescribed to her.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Hand2Hand celebrates new electric van at community/volunteer event with Consumers Energy

Consumers Energy joined the fight against hunger by donating an electric van that will help Hand2Hand deliver food to 15,000 children this school year.

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

Ferris graduate’s internship at WKTV leads to television, film and family business

Former WKTV intern and aspiring filmmaker Alex Bernhardt makes waves with his work on Roger Rapoport’s recently released World War II film, “Old Heart.”

By:Karen Gentry, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Lee Legends call audible: Return to 8-man football for 2025 season

Due to low roster numbers, the Legends will once again compete in the MHSAA 8-man football division for the fourth-straight year.

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributor

Sunday Night Funnies seventh annual Kingpin of Comedy competition enters quarterfinal rounds

Under half of competing comedians remain as the seventh annual Sunday Night Funnies Kingpin of Comedy competition continues its quarterfinal rounds.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

“Wyoming’s Gathering Spot”: City of Wyoming celebrates grand opening of Godwin Mercado

“The Godwin Mercado is a project that embodies the best of what our community can achieve when we come together with purpose and vision,” said Wyoming Mayor Kent Vanderwood.

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

Woodland Mall Back to School Shopping Guide

Whether you’re shopping for elementary-school kiddos or college-bound young adults, Woodland Mall is your one-stop destination for students of all ages. (Photo, Courtesy, Woodland Mall)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

MHSAA News: Girls field hockey and boys volleyball make high school sports debut; boys tennis Finals update

Girls field hockey will be played in the fall, while boys volleyball begins its first season in the spring. Click open to see more changes for the MHSAA high school sports season. (Image Courtesy, MHSAA)

By:Geoff Kimmerly, MHSAA.com Senior Editor

Community invited to celebrate the Godwin Mercado grand opening on Aug. 16

The new farmers market and year-round event facility located at 301 36th Street will be unveiled to the public in a FREE family-friendly event.

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

Memories abound as fighters from Pride Boxing Club in Grand Rapids gather for reunion

Former boxing great Buster Mathis Jr., who attended the reunion, won 21 of 26 pro bouts including a USBA heavyweight championship, fighting Mike Tyson and Riddick Bowe during his career. (Greg Chrapek/WKTV)

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

Wyoming Police investigate recent shooting on South Division

One person is injured following a shooting in the 3700 block of South Division Avenue in the early hours of Monday, Aug. 4. Click open for more details.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org