City of Wyoming

Parks and recreation commission to consider dog-free park at next meeting

A recent survey of residents revealed that most were split on whether the city should continue to have a dog-free park.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Harvest of Justice luncheon to honor clinic that vaccinated 500 migrant workers

A clinic in Sparta is recognized for its work to vaccinate migrant workers while WKTV helps create a video that dispels myths about the vaccine.

By:Sheila McGrath, WKTV Contributing Writer

Improving Godwin Heights ready for challenge, but confident, entering Kelloggsville rivalry game

The “big game” — which is also the Wolverines’ Homecoming game — is this week’s WKTV Feature Game, with cable television and on-demand replays.

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming’s Trick or Treat Trail takes places this Saturday

The event is free and open to the public and takes place from 4 – 6 p.m. at Lamar Park.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kelloggsville Rockets offense on full thrusters as traditional rivalry game at Godwin awaits

There are two locks this week: the two team’s records don’t really matter, and the Rockets’ dynamic recieving duo will get their touches.

By:K.D. Norris

A short day’s drive — Kent County showcases colors, natural beauty of the county with 2021 Color Tour

With the first two routes, one a tour of covered bridges and the other farmlands, announced and more coming, Kent County’s annual color tour guides travelers to the region’s peak fall colors.

By:By D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributing Writer

Drinking water filters eyed as better option to testing in schools and day care centers

Children’s health advocates are pushing to install drinking water filters in Michigan schools and child care centers to protect them from lead poisoning.

By:Vlaislava Sukhanovskaya, Capital News Service

Used book sale this Saturday at KDL Wyoming branch

There will be an array of titles available at the sale which will be form 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: Things to do this weekend

A last look at ArtPrize 2021 as Pulaski Days takes over the westside. Just who is Pulaski? Read on to find out!

By:WKTV Staff

Resident, stakeholders think big when it comes to the future of Marquette Park

From a pool to expanding the dog park, residents dreamed big for Marquette Park as the city prepares for the design phase.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

County animal shelter one of many local animal welfare groups part of Bissell’s ‘Empty the Shelters’ campaign

With reduced adoption fees available, and the need to adopt always present, eleven West Michigan shelters and rescues will be involved.

By:By D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributing Writer

County’s Sustainable Business Park, designed to avoid landfill use, gets $4 million in state funding

The Kent County plan to reduce use of landfills by enticing private business partnerships will now have initial funding for infrastructure improvements.

By:WKTV Staff

Photo of the Week: Remembering Wyoming’s Field of Dreams

Remember the former Bigelow Field.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent County Health Department now offering COVID-19 Pfizer booster shots

Pfizer BioNtech COVID-19 booster shots are available to eligible individuals at all three health department clinic locations.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming Tree Commission looking for volunteers to help plant

Volunteers are still needed to help plant trees on Oct. 2 and 16. The commission has about 25 trees to plant.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma