City of Wyoming

Volunteers needed for May 23 tree planting in Godfrey-Lee area

A city tree planting event set for May 23 at Godfrey-Lee Early Childhood Center is in need of volunteers, with or without experience.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Wyoming business expands, adds 27,000-square-foot facility

RoMan Manufacturing celebrates its growth with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new 27,000 square-foot facility. which will set to open in October.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Senior Expo returns to the Meijer Gardens

A variety of local organizations will participate in the Michigan Senior Expo which will come to the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture May 24.

By:K.D. Norris, WKTV Contributor

Kevin Brewster Quartet performs on WKTV Jazz Works show

The quartet performed recently on the WKTV Jazz Works show in our studio. Look inside for the entire show.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Local man’s memoir features never heard stories of WWII 1st Infantry Division

Grand Valley State University Professor James Smither recently published the memoir or Grand Rapids resident and infantryman Joe Olexa.

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributor

Hospice surfaces as special gift on Mother’s Day

Emmanuel Hospice helps families collect and share memories, bringing more meaning to those special celebrations such as Mother’s Day.

By:Emmanuel Hospice

KDL hosts free preview of Ebony Road Players’ ‘Alabama Story’

A play about the 1950s Alabama controversy to ban a book focuses a lens on to topic of banning books and the freedom to read.

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributor

Kentwood, Wyoming show off their big trucks during Public Works open houses

The public works departments of both the cities of Wyoming (May 15) and Kentwood (May 18) will be hosting open houses next week.

By:Tessa Schulz, WKTV Contributor

Wyoming investigates crash, Sheriff recovers stolen vechiles

Wyoming police investigate an early morning crash and Kent County Sheriff’s Department reminds everyone to not store valuables in their cars.

By:WKTV Staff

Trinity Health first in the area to offer Aquablation Therapy

The new image-guided, heat-free therapy offers long-lasting relief and fewer irreversible complications.

By:Maggie Carey, WKTV Contributor

Meet Ray, an advocate for special needs pets

A regular at the Happy Cat Cafe, Ray, who belongs to Fig and Friends founder Julie Beukema, is teaching others about special needs pets.

By:Janet Vormittag, WKTV Contributor

Area school districts get individual proposals approved

Voters approved renewals of non-residential operation millages for Kelloggsville and Grandville and a supplemental millage for Caledonia.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Wyoming voters pass public safety millage

Wyoming voters approved the public safety millage by 64%. The millage will generate about $4 million annually for 27 public safety positions.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Long distance bus lines expand in Grand Rapids

Starting in April, FlixBus adds routes for Muskegon and Chicago and Megabus will be connecting Grand Rapids to 26 Michigan cities.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

The Joe Show must go on, but new camera operator needed to make it happen

For the past several years, Joe DeJong has been showcasing the abilities of all and is looking for help to keep his show going.

By:Sheila McGrath, WKTV Contributing Writer