City of Wyoming
Kent County Health Department now offering vaccines to children 5 to 11
With the approval of the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 – 11, the Kent County Health Department is now making vaccination appointments for children in those age ranges.
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District voters support Kelloggsville Public Schools’ $11.3 million STEM, technology bond measure
With school district precincts in both the cities of Kentwood and Wyoming, the bond measure was passed 634-524.
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Huizenga wins District 28 state senate seat
Republican Mark Huizenga wins the District 28 senate seat by 10,000 vote over his closet challenger.
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Diocese of Grand Rapids sees uptick in enrollment, especially among kindergartners
Diocese officials are crediting flexibility for in person and virtual learning for an increase in student numbers for the 2021-2022 school year.
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Area residents head to the polls today for Kentwood city races, state senate seat
Kentwood residents will be voting on city commission candidates and Wyoming residents will be helping to decide the next state senator for the 28th District. Also, Kelloggsville seeks a bond issue.
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Early holiday shoppers have handcrafted items, unique gifts awaiting at local craft and vendor events
After widespread and disappointing cancellations in 2020 due to the pandemic, West Michigan crafters and vendors are returning to holiday craft shows.
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Advocates say more work needed to maintain drop in homelessness
While the numbers show a drop in homelessness, local housing organizations say their shelters are full with a need for more affordable housing.
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Could be a big candy score as communities are split on which day for trick or treating
Since Halloween falls on a Sunday, it has been a mix bag as to when to have trick or treating with Kentwood encouraging Saturday and Wyoming leaving it up to the neighborhoods.
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Salvation Army Kroc Center set to host Monster Mash
The Salvation Army Kroc Center is bringing back its “Monster Mash” Halloween event for this Friday.
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New brewery in Wyoming offers a German-Brazilian twist
Couple transplants to West Michigan to open their own craft brewery, 3 Gatos, bringing their “world” of experience to the City of Wyoming.
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Wyoming Police seeks re-accreditation, public input invited
The department is seeking to renew its accreditation with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. The public is invited to comment on the department’s performance at a Nov. 2 information session.
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Wyoming Parks and Rec Commission decides to open all parks to pets
In an unanimous vote, the commission decided to discontinue the dog-free status at Pinery Park.
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D.A. Blodgett-St. Johns closing annual toy drive early in hopes of beating shipping delays
Due to Covid-19-related supply chain issues and shipping delays, the local children’s agency is currently running its annual toy drive through Nov. 22.
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