City of Wyoming

A piece of track at downtown GVSU connects to Wyoming’s past

An early form of green technology remembered in an outdoor GVSU exhibit once travelled through the City of Wyoming, encouraging the growth of the city.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Popular outlet store moves two doors down at Rogers Plaza to bigger location

B2 Outlet store moves just two doors down at Rogers Plaza to a space that is three times its former location allowing the store to add furniture.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Lee High School teachers, athletes, leaders inducted into Hall of Fame during Feb. 18 ceremony 

The Hall of Fame includes members of both Rebel, now Legends, athletics as well as Godfrey-Lee Public Schools and high school distinguished persons.

By:WKTV Staff

Special night at Wyoming Wolves den as high school honors Rogers, Wyoming Park past with Hall of Fame ceremony

The Feb. 18 event inducted eight alumni and friends of Rogers and Wyoming Park high schools, which combined to form Wyoming high.

By:K.D. Norris

What can be recycled in Kent County, and how to do it — liquor bottles and packaging

We asked the Department of Public Works to find out what to do with empty liquor bottles, and that sometimes fancy packaging.

By:WKTV Staff and Kent County Department of Public Works

Lee Legends to induct four into Hall of Fame between basketball games Feb. 18

Wyoming Lee High School will honor distinguished alumni with a ceremony between basketball games. WKTV will be there.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming Wolves to induct eight into Hall of Fame during basketball halftime ceremony Feb. 18

The Hall of Fame includes members from both Rogers and Wyoming Park high schools, which combined to form Wyoming high.

By:WKTV Staff

Next Mr. Sid’s Video Series will focus on the people behind the presidents

In honor of President’s Day, which is Feb. 21, the presentation will focus on the wives of three presidents and the sacrifices they made for their husbands.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

WKTV will live stream upcoming income tax informational meeting

The meeting is set for Feb. 16 and for those unable to attend, can watch the meeting on WKTV Comcast Channel 26 or at WKTV.org.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Three West Michigan nonprofits partner on new initiative serving boys, young men of color

We Matter Now is focused on closing the education, wellness, and financial achievement for Black and Brown youth.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Spring is coming as John Ball Zoo announces annual hiring event

The John Ball Zoo’s annual hiring event is set for Thursday, Feb. 10 at the zoo’s ballroom.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

What can be recycled in Kent County, and how to do it — COVID-19 at-home tests

We asked the Kent County Department of Public Works to find out what to do with the various parts of COVID-19 home test kits.

By:WKTV Staff and Kent County Department of Public Works

Grant supports ‘farm to cafeteria’ movement

State-run grant program is helping to connect local schools to Michigan farmers for fresh, home-grown produce. Applications for the program are now open until Feb. 11.

By:Sydney Bowler, Capital News Service

WKTV Voices brings live storytelling to the Wyoming, Kentwood communities

About 13 local residents have signed up to participate in the first WKTV Voices’ Storytelling Project which will be at The Stray Cafe on Feb. 24.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming boys basketball team ready for second half of OK Green schedule, playoff stretch drive

The Wolves are 7-5 overall, 4-3 and third in OK standings, but they are not done improving and getting in tournament shape.

By:K.D. Norris