City of Wyoming

For this Metro Cruise group, it’s not just about the cars — but the stories and the friendships, too

While it is the cars that bring these collectors together, it is the stories that build the friendships and keep these friends returning to the annual Metro Cruise.

By:Joanne BaileyBoorsma

Should Fido be allowed to visit Pinery Park? City of Wyoming would like to know

The Wyoming Parks and Recreation have released a survey asking if the city should lift its current dog restrictions

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming football ready for FH Northern, return to normal season in WKTV’s Feature Game opener

The Wolves’ Week 1 game not only marks the debut of head coach Carlton Brewster II but marks a return to near normal after a 2020 season altered due to the pandemic.

By:K.D. Norris

Cascade Township to host ‘Metro Cruise Warm-Up’ all-ages event on Thursday, Aug. 26

The free event will take place from 4:30-8:30 p.m., and will feature activities for car enthusiasts, music lovers, and families and children.

By:WKTV Staff

County seeks applicants for boards and commissions, including a Wyoming resident to library board

One position requires a citizen of Wyoming to serve on the Kent District Library Board. But there are openings for anybody wanting to serve.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming police seeking information on Aug. 23 assault

Wyoming Police are investigating an Aug. 23 assault that took place in the 4400 block of Herman Avenue and resulted in one person having critical condition.

By:WKTV Staff

Metro Cruise, looking east for cruise extension and more exposure, partners with Woodland Mall

Cruising with the 28th Street Metro Cruise once extended from Cascade to Wyoming, with Woodland Mall a turnaround for some. This year the mall will return to action.

By:K.D. Norris

Snapshots: Car talk and a look at what’s coming next

With Metro Cruise around the corner, we have some car talk, including a look at the oldest car in the world. Also, ArtPrize and a lot of cool events coming up this fall.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent County now ‘high’ COVID risk, Wyoming, Kentwood schools issue mask mandates

Centers for Disease Control moves Kent County to ‘high’ COVID risk with Kentwood and Wyoming Public Schools announcing a mask mandate for the fall.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

WKTV’s commitment to, and coverage, of Metro Cruise runs decades deep; catch some highlights

Metro Cruise has been around since 2005, and WKTV has been providing video coverage — in many ways, long and shorter videos — since the beginning.

By:K.D. Norris

Kent County Health urges residents to follow CDC guidelines

The department’s Administrative Health Officer Adam London said he does not plan to issue a mask mandate at this time but encourages everyone to follow CDC and health department guidelines.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Large crowds expected at this year’s Metro Cruise

Metro Cruise returns Aug. 27 and 28 with more cars, more venues and an expectation of more crowds.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

A regular Marge’s Donut Den meeting group hosts event focused on Wyoming-based foundation

The Samuel Omogo Foundation, founded by Marge Wilson, has been helping to provide clean drinking water to those in southeastern Nigeria.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming seeks input on recreation department programs

Residents have until Aug. 16 to complete the survey and share their opinions on what recreation programs they like and what they would like to see added.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Similar and different than West Nile, county health official details Jamestown Canyon virus found in Kent County

This is the first time the Jamestown Canyon virus has been detected in the county, however it was not a human case but found in mosquito testing.

By:K.D. Norris