City of Wyoming

Godfrey-Lee Public Schools’ new superintendent eager to get to work on ‘exciting’ district agenda

Dr. Mike Burde said he is ready to listen, learn, and build relationships — and there are all those bond construction projects coming.

By:K.D. Norris

Kentwood, Wyoming have open sites for storm yard waste debris

The brute force winds that came through West Michigan now has many residents looking for places to discard the yard waste. Fortunately, for those living in cities of Kenwood and Wyoming, they have options.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

After weekend storm, Kent County Health Dept. offers a few safety reminders

Generators should never be operated inside a home and when it comes to food, “if in doubt, throw it out.”

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming girls hosting South Christian is WKTV’s Feature Game Tuesday, then a doubleheader on Sailors home court Friday

After this week’s games, the WKTV crew will then take the holiday season off, as do most local teams, but return in full force in January 2022.

By:WKTV Staff

Kent County Animal Shelter offers tips, warning to protect pets in cold weather

While Michigan law does not prohibit dogs from being left outside in the cold, it does require dogs who spend time outside have access to adequate shelter, fresh water, and dry bedding,

By:WKTV Staff

Local businesses continue to be impacted by COVID-19, supply chain issues

As the holidays shopping continues, local West Michigan businesses find acquiring merchandise for shoppers more challenging than usual due to far-reaching economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributing Writer

Santa appearances in Grand Rapids area

Looking to let Santa know your wish for the season? Well he has a number of visits planned this weekend.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming-Kentwood chamber’s Santa Parade reruns to Division Avenue, and WKTV, Saturday, Dec. 11

Starting at about 10 a.m., about 50 entrants are expected on a route running down South Division Avenue from 33rd Street to just before 44th Street.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming, Kentwood officers join others to help spread some holiday cheer

On Dec. 7, officers from the Wyoming and Kentwood police departments joined other law enforcement officials to deliver toys to the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

WKTV’s Feature Game crew to visit Lee, WM Aviation Academy as local prep basketball season takes flight

WKTV cameras will be at Kentwood and Wyoming area high school basketball games — and a hockey match or two — starting this week. And we have your schedules and scores too!

By:WKTV Staff

Espresso Book Machine offers books hot off the presses

Located at Kentwood’s Schuler Books & Music, the Espresso Book Machine is one of 80 in the world printing out-of-print books to self-published novels and family histories.

By:Sheila McGrath, WKTV Contributing Writer

Wyoming girls basketball program — and family — welcomes new head coach, his family

Coach Davary Anthony knew the time and place was right for him to leave behind his longtime ties to Comstock Park basketball and take over the Wolves program.

By:K.D. Norris

World AIDS Day is Dec. 1 — if you don’t know for sure, Kent County hosts day of free, walk-in tests

Dec. 1, 2021, marks 40 years since the beginning of the HIV epidemic. Since then, more than 700,000 people in the U.S. have died from the virus.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming police seeking help in identifying robbery suspect

Wyoming police are hoping to identify the suspect of a Nov. 24 robbery of a local credit union.

By:WKTV Staff

Gonzo’s Top 5: Meijer Gardens, Christmas Lite Show and more this weekend

Holidays are now in full swing with plenty of things to do this weekend from celebrating Rockford Brewing’s 10th anniversary to holiday light shows and supporting local businesses.

By:John D. Gonzalez, WKTV Contributing Writer