City of Wyoming

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

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