City of Wyoming

A look at the candidates in tomorrow’s midterm election

With midterms on Tuesday, the WKTV Journal compiled a list of who is running for Wyoming City Council, Kent County Commission, and state elections.

By:WKTV Journal staff

Wyoming fire welcomes new fire truck by giving it a little push

This Tuesday, the City of Wyoming celebrated the addition of one of two fire trucks with a time-honored tradition and community open house.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Recent shooting has police reminding people to be aware

As Wyoming police investigate two shootings, they remind residents of the importance of being aware of their surroundings especially when walking or biking.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Tuition help offered to aspiring teachers

To address the teacher shortage, Michigan will offer $10,000 in tuition help to 2,500 aspiring educators and pay student teachers $9,600 a semester.

By:Janelle James, Capital News Service

More days of rain, snow predicted for this winter

Kent County Road Commission officials are telling residents to allow more time for morning commutes for the upcoming winter season.

By:Janelle James, Capital News Service

Museum celebrates Day of the Dead with exhibition

The Grand Rapids Public Museum explores the traditions and history of the Day of the Dead, which honors friends and family members who have died.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Wyoming, Kentwood to participate in drug take back event

Fall Drug Take Back Day is set for this Saturday with both the cities of Kentwood and Wyoming having sites where medications may be disposed properly.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Chamber launches new initiative for BIPOC businesses

The new Wyoming Kentwood Chamber of Commerce initiative is designed to focus on business challenges that the chamber can help with.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

When trick-or-treaters should head out for the goodies

This year, Halloween is Monday with most municipalities planning on trick-or-treating activities being that day. Times do vary.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Gobles beat host Tri-unity Christian 43-22 in 8-player football Friday

Gobles is headed to the 8-player Division 1 playoffs.

By:Zach Fanko, WKTV Contributor

Godwin Heights finishes season on high note in 16-12 win over Calvin Christian

The Wolverines earned a hard-fought win over Calvin Christian on Friday.

By:Zach Fanko, WKTV Contributor

Organizations to offer some spooky family-friendly fun

Salvation Army is set to host its popular ‘Monster Mash’ while the Grand Rapids Ballet will host its ‘Spooktacular’ the weekend of Halloween.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Week 9 Football Playoff Listing: Top 40 in 11-player Divisions and Top 24 in 8-player Divisions

South Christian Quarterback Jake DeHaan and the Sailors (8-0 overall) hope to make a deep playoff run in Division 4, where they are currently ranked No. 2 in the state. (Courtesy, Eric Walstra)

By:Geoff Kimmerly, MHSAA.com senior editor

Kent County DPW hosting free tire collection event

This is the first tire collection event that the Kent County Department of Public Works since 2019, which was before the COVID pandemic.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming looks for assault suspect, Kentwood makes theft arrest

Wyoming department is seeking information on an assault case while Kentwood Police make arrest in car theft involving 2-year-old.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor