City of Wyoming

Wyoming’s Arbor Day event set to honor longtime resident with planting at Kelloggsville High School

Described as “the mighty oak” of the Wyoming Tree Commission, Jim Ward will be remembered this Thursday with a special tree planting and program at Kelloggsville High School.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent County official praises plan to repair state bridges

By Sydney BowlerCapital News Service LANSING – From 2017 to 2021, the number of bridges in poor condition in Michigan increased from 1,146 to 1,240, [Read More]

By:Sydney Bowler, Capital News Services

Proposed income tax could provide sustainable capital improvement funding for Wyoming’s parks

For the City of Wyoming to meet its Capital Replacement Plan over the next nine years, it would need an average of $600,000 per year.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Three seek Wyoming mayor position along county and state candidates

The filing deadline for the 2022 elections was Tuesday. WKTV breaks down the races and candidates for the Aug. 2 primary.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

A Wyoming wedding vendor, like others in the industry, struggle to keep up with demand

Across the state, vendors, like Wyoming’s Adeline Leigh Catering, are preparing for a frantic 2022 season as the number of weddings is up 15 percent nationally.

By:Lindsay M. McCoy, Capital News Service

Wyoming’s Spring Carnival set to kick off this Friday

The annual event, which will be similar to last year’s event, will run through May 1 at Lamar Park.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Resources available for those processing the recent Patrick Lyoya tragedy

As people wait the results of the investigation of the April 4 shooting of Patrick Lyoya, several organizations share resources to help the community heal.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Real estate market still red hot, but could slow down

According to a local expert, the combination of low interest rates and a smaller-than-traditional supply has lead to increases housing prices.

By:Sydney Bower, Capital News Service

Local non-profit, long an advocate for persons with disabilities, gains grant to expand service coverage

A federal grant will enable the organization to make “safety and functional home modifications” to meet the needs of low-income senior homeowners.

By:K.D. Norris

WOOD-TV’s Jack Doles featured guest at program at Marge’s Donut Den

WOOD TV’s Jack Doles discusses his his recent experiences covering the Beijing Winter Olympics April 20 at Marge’s Donut Den.

By:WKTV Staff

Reading program designed to get parents and children reading

The One Book, One County initiative is another tool that parents can use to help their children be successful at school.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

East Kentwood comes out on top at spring break FIRST robotics competition

Wyoming’s Demons made a great showing, coming in as a finalist, along with several other local teams snatching up top honors.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming makes plans for its $13.1 million COVID relief funding

Following the U.S. Treasury guidelines for the ARPA funding, the City of Wyoming is looking at several possible projects such as water and sewer, equipping first responders, and affordable housing.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Second storytelling night scheduled at The Stray for April

The second installment of the WKTV Voices Storytelling Projects has been set for April 15.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Women’s History Month: Local businesswoman finds passion by taking a trip

A trip to Hawaii and a chance meeting with a local leader in travel lead to Lillian Vander Veen becoming a business owner.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma