City of Wyoming

Police seeking help in locating possible witness

Wyoming Department of Public Safety is seeking assistance in locating a witness to an assault and possible robbery that took place on Aug. 4.

By:WKTV Staff

An effort to make 988 for suicide prevention means West Michigan will be dialing 10-digit phone numbers

In preparation for the new 988 phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, starting Oct. 24, West Michigan residents will need to dial the full 10-digit number to make a local call.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

This week’s theme is get active, especially on your work commute

Through Friday it is Active Commute Week, a time to help residents become more aware of more echo-friendly modes of transportation.

By:WKTV Staff

DTE grant and new masterplan a boost to City of Wyoming’s tree canopy

Through a DTE Energy Tree Planting Grant Program, the City of Wyoming Tree Commission will be able to plant more than a dozen trees this October.

By:WKTV Staff

Grand Rapids Auto Gallery, the Gilmore become a resource for movie cars for Metro Cruise

As part of its coverage of the 28th Street Metro Cruise, WKTV Community Media center partnered with three area directors to create stories about classic cars and classic design.

By:WKTV Staff

Group remembers well-known WW II veteran with birthday celebration

The event is set for Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Marge’s Donut Den and will include special guest speaker Navy Commander Paul Chardoul.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Snapshots: Pretty lights and Labor Day fun

It’s a three-day weekend with lots to do from John Ball Zoo’s IllumiZoo to Labor Day fun in Belding.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Veterans Council seeks nominations for three awards

Recently, the United Veterans Council of Kent County expanded its annual awards from one to three: Veteran of the Year, Association Member of the Year and Raising Up Veterans. Deadline for nominations is Sept. 14.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming Lee Legends, moving to 8-man football, in this week’s WKTV’s Feature Game

A late change to 8-man has the coaching staff and team doing a bit of audible game planning and play calling.

By:K.D. Norris

From dogs to lemons, three KDL librarians ready to take on your questions in new podcast

Librarians from the KDL Tyron Township branch, KDL Gaines and Kentwood branches, and KDL Wyoming branch lead the podcast.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

New Lee Legends athletic director makes hard decision to move football to 8-man game

Godfrey-Lee Public Schools athletic director Tray Crusciel comes to the program with a history of building athletic departments.

By:K.D. Norris

Construction set to begin this fall at Gezon Park

A new splash pad, an expanded parking lot, and expanded trails are all part of the improvements for Gezon Park.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Local ALS Foundation hosts third annual PedALS event

The Susan Mast ALS Foundation will once again be hosting the PedALS this September. Sign ups are now be accepted.

By:Nathan Slauer, Community Contributor

The Rapid implements service enchantments, riders ride for free Monday and Tuesday

The changes will impact several routes in and and out of the Kentwood and Wyoming communities. To help users get accustom to the new routes, The Rapid will be free Monday and Tuesday.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

BISSELL Pet Foundation fights shelter overcrowding

More than 1,800 pets adopted in recent nationwide emergency event to relieve animal shelters.

By:Brittany Schlacter, BiSSELL Pet Foundation