City of Wyoming

Business Spotlight: Craig’s Cruisers Family Fun Centers

The place for fun in Wyoming has been Craig’s Cruisers. The popular entertainment spot has been part of the community for more than 20 years.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Snapshots: A busy Tuesday, Aug. 3, is coming — local elections and local National Night Out

You can vote during the day, then turn out for a night of meeting your neighbors and police officers — that is what living in American is all about!

By:WKTV Staff

Mustang Band brings the country music for the final Wyoming Concerts in the Park

The last Wyoming Concerts in the Park is set for Aug. 3 at Lamar Park and will feature local group the Mustang Band.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming plans two big events for this year’s National Night Out

Grace Christian University and GR First will be the two main National Night Out locations for the City of Wyoming.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

With serve storms heading to the area, Consumers Energy prepares crews, offers tips

Consumers Energy is preparing crews for outages and other safety hazards and reminds residences to stay away from down power lines.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

As courts come out of pandemic restrictions, trial backlog exists but jury numbers may also be an issue

While smaller courts such as in Kentwood are beginning limited criminal trials, larger ones like the 63rd District Court may take a year to catch up.

By:K.D. Norris

With agreement in place, Metro Health begins work to offer new cardiovascular services

The new agreement between Metro Health, Mercy Health Saint Mary’s and Mercy Health Muskegon paves the way for the new Cardiovascular Network of West Michigan.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Shapshots: Summer theater, beer pass, and keeping uninvited guests at bay

Raise your glass to the summer because there is about five months until Christmas. I on the bright side, the mosquitos will be gone by then!

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Diversity, equity and inclusion In Focus as Kent County’s new chief inclusion officer visits WKTV Journal

Teresa Branson, the county’s first Chief Inclusion Officer, talks about effort being part of county’s strategic priorities and her career passion.

By:K.D. Norris

It’s all about the nineties at the next Wyoming Concert in the Park

West Michigan’s PROJECT 90 is up next for the Wyoming Concerts in the Park. The concert is set for July 27 at 7 p.m.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

44th Street bridge over U.S. 131 closed for maintenance

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is conducting maintenance work on the bridge which is scheduled to reopen on Monday.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

After reports of dead birds, West Nile virus infected mosquitoes confirmed in Kent County

While are reports in Kent County of dead birds with no obvious injury, today the county health department confirmed West Nile virus has been detected in tested mosquitoes — not in an infected human.

By:K.D. Norris

Kent County Veterans Services set to recognize often overlooked female vets with special night

The county office recently, and quite literally, opened its office doors to all county veterans and families in need of support and services. And the office is making sure the “all” in “all county veterans” includes female veterans.

By:K.D. Norris

Residents sought for subcommittees for Kent County’s improvement planning process

The Kent County Health Department is looking for partnering agencies, organizations, and residents to join in developing and implementing its three-year strategic plan.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Latino Community Coalition seeking nominations to have downtown alleyway named for local Latina

The Latina will have an alleyway downtown named for her as part of the Downtown Grand Rapids alleyway activation initiative.

By:K.D. Norris