City of Wyoming

Wyoming hosts informational meetings on proposed income tax, millage reduction proposals

The City of Wyoming will be hosting its first income tax informational meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 2.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Chamber celebrates local businesses as it has its first annual meeting in two years

It was an evening of celebrations as the Wyoming Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce recognized local businesses and honored former president and CEO Bob O’Callaghan.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

What can be recycled in Kent County, and how to do it —  Holiday light strings

We asked the Kent County Department of Public Works to find out what to do with those annoying strings of holiday lights that no longer work.

By:WKTV Staff and Kent County Department of Public Works

Veterans millage ‘continuation’ plans takes step forward after Kent County subcommittee meeting

The decision to take the millage request to the voters would eventually need to be approved by the full Board of Commissioners.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming starts off 2022 with an expansion in manufacturing, new housing development opens

Padnos announce expansion in Wyoming while Granger Group welcomes first residents of its Reserve Flats development.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Y program helps lift weights – both physical and mental – for those who are cancer survivors

Local resident Tami Groothuis, a cancer survivor, found a way to give back though the Livestrong program while remaining active.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming Public Safety responds to two early morning fires

No one was injured at either fire but there was extensive damages to the structures.

By:WKTV Staff

Readers download a record one million books from KDL in 2021

The ongoing COVID pandemic hasn’t stopped Kent County residents from reading library books, but it has influenced the way they get them.

By:Sheila McGrath, WKTV Community Writer

Gonzo’s Top 5: Basketball, Star Wars, and RVs

It is a weekend full of fun as the Globetrotters and the Grand Rapids Gold play (in separate games) and the World of Winter continues with an array of live entertainment.

By:John D. Gonzalez, WKTV Contributing Writer

County commission terms to become four years, but not until 2024

“Having the four years allows you to work together more on a local level while forming relationships and concentrating on the needs of the county,” said Kent County Commissioner Dan Burrill.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Writer, others share real life stories to raise awareness of current scams to warn readers

In the second to two stories, a WKTV writer shares personal stories of herself and others who faced scam attempts.

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributing Writer

Local law enforcement and BBB share tips on how to recognize scams and how consumers can protect themselves

In the first of two stories, WKTV talks with the experts, then our writer shares personal stories of herself and others who faced scam attempts.

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributing Writer

Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic scheduled for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

University of Michigan Health-West is just one of four organizations helping with the event set for Monday, Jan. 17 at Brown-Hutcherson Ministries.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber hires entrepreneur, longtime volunteer as next president

Keith Morgan brings a vast range of business experience to the Wyoming Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce, having served in corporate management and having started his own small business from scratch.

By:Sheila McGrath, WKTV Contributing Writer

KDL pauses indoor programs, libraries remain open

Kent Distrist Library has paused all in-person, indoor programs with library remaining open for all other services and resources.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma