City of Wyoming

Nine candidates seek nominations for state house in primary

Seven Democratic candidates and two Republicans seek party nominations for three State House races, two in Wyoming and one in Kentwood.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Gezon is featured as 2022 park and rec highlight

The City of Wyoming celebrates some of the accomplishments for its own Parks and Recreation Department for National Parks and Recreation Month.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Silversides to be featured in upcoming Mr. Sid’s series

Curator Don Kitchen will be at the Wednesday series discussing the war in the Pacific and the USS Silversides contribution in helping to turn the tide.

By:WKTV Staff

Three mayoral candidates to be narrowed to two in August primary

On Aug. 2, Wyoming residents will narrow the field of mayoral candidates down to two who will face off in the November election.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Monte Pride next up for Wyoming Concerts in the Park

Singer/songwriter Monte Pride is excited to be perform outdoors as enjoys being able to feel the energy of the environment and the crowd.

By:John Gonzalez, WKTV Contributing Writer

High school sports participation up 6.6 percent after COVID-19 pandemic

High School sports participation has rebounded since the COVID-19 pandemic. South Christian soccer player Alex Leenstra helped his team to a Division 3 state championship last fall with a 3-1 win over Grosse Ile. (Courtesy of MHSAA)

By:By Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

How do you feel about Wyoming? City leaders want to know

This Saturday is the Summer Market which will feature the city’s branding team looking for input from the community about Wyoming.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

New vegan shop means all can enjoy sweet treat

A vacant ice cream shop offered a Wyoming businesswoman an opportunity to expand her allergy-free, vegan ice cream business.

By:Sheila McGrath, WKTV Contributing Writer

How to avoid the West Nile virus

With the recent news that the West Nile virus has been found in mosquitoes in Kent County, here are a few trips to help prevent getting bit.

By:WKTV Staff

Submissions are now being accepted for KDL coaster art contest

This year’s theme for the Coast Art Contest is “Library Love,” with artists 18 and older encouraged to submit original art.

By:WKTV Staff

Miss Metro Cruise narrows the field down to 10

About 17 ladies came out for this year’s Miss Metro Cruise preliminary contest this past Saturday at the Wyoming Moose Lodge.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Possible Monkeypox case has been identified in Kent County

The patient is currently isolating and does not pose a risk to the public, according to the Kent County Health Department.

By:WKTV Staff

Dean Transportation is hosting a July 12 hiring event

Dean Transportation is looking for drivers for routes for the upcoming school year for the Grand Rapids Public Schools and Kent ISD.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming approves rezoning on 52nd and Byron Center

The proposed project, called The Retreat, will include 6,000 square feet of commercial with a 178 dwelling units on about 12 acres.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Wyoming police, fire honored during annual ceremony

About 80 officers, firefighters and civilians were recognized in June for their community efforts in helping those in need.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor