City of Wyoming

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

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