City of Wyoming

Wyoming police continue search for missing Wyoming man

Darriol Stephens, 66, has been missing since Dec. 11. Police are searching for him and his 2012 Chevy Impala.

By:WKTV Staff

Kent County offers free radon test kits in January for National Radon Action Month

Radon-caused lung cancer kills more than 20,000 Americans every year, but testing and mitigation is easy.

By:WKTV Staff

Meteorologist Terri DeBoer featured guest for program at Marge’s Donut Den

DeBoer will be discussing her new book along with strategies to transition to an empty nester.

By:WKTV Staff

County public works’ GR center offers electronics recycling, ‘SafeChem’ drop-off — and new swap shop in multiple locations

The “drop and shop” operation is offered all five of the county-managed chemical drop-off locations, including ones in the Kentwood and Wyoming area.

By:K.D. Norris

Kent County leadership, veterans groups meet, discuss next steps on Veterans Millage renewal plans

Kent County’s Veterans Millage Renewal Subcommittee will meet again Jan. 18 to consider a possible August 2022 countywide vote.

By:WKTV Staff

$750k grant allows Wyoming police to add six officers

The grant money will be used to curtail gun violence and violent crimes by adding six community police officers to the Wyoming Department of Public Safety.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Leaders of Kent County Board of Commissioners look back on 2021, forward to new year

As the board detailed the county’s 2021 accomplishments — not the least of which was battling the pandemic — the board selected new leaders to begin 2022.

By:K.D. Norris

Lee middle & high school building contractor approved; repairs, reimagining set to start

The much-anticipated makeover of the historic, nearly 100-year-old Wyoming school building will move into high gear early this year.

By:K.D. Norris

Local musicians get hometown streaming platform through Kent District library

“As a library, it’s our responsibility to provide quality, worthwhile, important content to our patrons,” said KDL’s David Specht. “We saw this as an opportunity to do that.”

By:Sheila McGrath, WKTV Contributing Writer

Following changed federal guidelines, county health department revises COVID quarantine protocols

The new CDC and KCHD guidance shortens the isolation and quarantine periods under certain scenarios.

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming Lee boys basketball program moves into future with young talent, young coaches

First-year head coach Dominic Shannon has youth and talent on his side, both on and off the court.

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming residents rally around ‘Knight of 44th Street’ to keep him in the community

Residents raise the money through a GoFundMe campaign to keep the iconic suit of armor statue in Wyoming.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming City Council honors longtime public servant, Harold Voorhees

The Wyoming City Council honored Harold Voorhees for his 20 years of service as a Kent County commissioner.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Increased usage at Wyoming’s parks demonstrates its important health role

The softball program had a record year and park reservations were up 77 percent are just some of the highlights from this year’s Community Impact Report.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

In love and health: Handling grief through the holidays

When a loved one dies, we experience a great amount of stress. Not only are hearts broken, but disruptions to daily routines and holiday celebrations can take a huge emotional toll.

By:Dr. Erik Johnson, Love and Health Chiropractic