City of Wyoming

Sailors roll; Falcons, Rockets break out in WKTV’s Week 5 update of local teams’ prep football seasons

WKTV keeps fans up-to-date on all local high school football teams, with many 2021 games now available on-demand and more planned.

By:WKTV Staff

Input meetings for Marquette Park are this week

The two meetings are set for Tuesday at the Godfrey Lee Early Childhood Center and Wednesday at the Wyoming Senior Center.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

It is official: Wyoming is now the home of University of Michigan Health-West

Visible changes will be gradual as physicians and staff receive new lab coats and uniforms and signage is updated.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming’s second public market set for this Saturday

The second market will be at Wyoming City Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and feature several locally owned businesses.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

GR YMCA’s Veggie Vans bring fresh food, healthy ideas to Kentwood, West Michigan residents

On Monday, Sept. 27, residents of Kentwood’s Tamarisk Apartments will gain the opportunity for both healthy food and healthy ideas when they get a visit.

By:K.D. Norris

City of Wyoming asks voters to consider future funding for police, fire, parks

At its Sept. 20 meeting, the Wyoming City Council approved two proposals for the May 2022 ballot, that if approved, could minimize the overall tax burden to city residents while providing public safety and park needs and helping to make the city more financially sustainable.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Disability Advocates’ new headquarters to include first-of-its kind occupational therapy home center

The showroom will be a national model where persons with disabilities can explore ways to renovate and retrofit their home so they can be more independent.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Snapshots: Things to do this weekend

No need to go in circles this weekend to find things to do, there is ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, new restaurants at Gun Lake Casino, and the first-ever Public Market in the City of Wyoming.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming seeking input on city’s most northern park, Marquette Park

The city just released a survey about the park and will be hosting two master plan meetings on Sept. 28 and 29.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Decriminalization of magic mushrooms introduced in State senate

Hudosnville’s Sen. Roger Victory, who chairs the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee, said there is ore research and clinical testing needed before the bill can be considered.

By:Cameryn Cass, Capital News Service

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