City of Wyoming

$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

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