City of Wyoming

“There are angels at Mary Free Bed”: Stroke victim shares journey of healing through local rehabilitation center

Wyoming native Carol Jennings suffered a stroke that paralyzed her right side and rendered speech nearly impossible. Mary Free Bed helped Jennings regain her life.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

Emmanuel Hospice shares four conversation starters for advance care planning

It is important to talk with loved ones about your health care wishes and designate someone to make decisions on your behalf when you are no longer able to do so.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Exercise Snacking: The ‘little bit a lot’ approach to physical activity

Care Resources physical therapist Peter Vander Weide suggests a ‘little bit a lot’ approach to make regular exercise more achievable during aging.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Don’t miss WKTV’s Friday Night Highlights Robotics edition featuring many local teams in action! Day 1

Take a look at these great highlights of local high school robotics teams at a recent FIRST In Michigan district championship at East Kentwood.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org

Part 2: Don’t miss WKTV’s Friday Night Highlights Robotics edition featuring many local teams in action!

Check out highlights from the playoffs and finals of Day 2 of the recent FIRST In Michigan district championship at East Kentwood.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org

Restoration efforts wrap up for 390,000+ Michigan customers impacted by severe storms

Historic storms brought ice accumulation in northern Michigan and nine confirmed tornadoes to southern Michigan, impacting more than 390,000 Consumers Energy customers.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Kelloggsville seeks renewal of non-homestead millage from voters on May 6

Residents in the Kelloggsville Public School District are being asked to vote on a non-homestead property tax proposal that generates approximately $4.4 million dollars annually for area schools.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

City of Wyoming to host Arbor Day event and tree planting at Prairie Park on April 24

Volunteers are welcome at The Tree Amigos Arbor Day event at Prairie Park. Following the event, approximately 20 trees will be planted in the nearby neighborhood.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Get Ready for the City of Wyoming’s Spring Carnival!

Families are invited to Lamar Park to enjoy carnival rides, food, games and prizes April 11 – 20.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

East Kentwood and Wyoming robotics teams align to take second in district in a jam-packed gym last weekend; West Catholic wins trophy

Red Storm Robotics (pictured) aligned with the Wyoming Demons and Gull Lake Twisted Devils to finish second in the FIRST In Michigan District Kentwood Event presented by Dematic. (Photo Courtesy, FIRST Robotics, Phillip Place)

By:Greg Chrapek, greer@wktv.org

Final restoration work underway for more than 900 Consumers Energy crews

Consumers Energy has approximately 900 crews engaged in the final restoration efforts for customers impacted by recent severe weather.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

PAWS highlights increasing need for service dogs for children with autism

Paws With A Cause highlights ways people can support the effort to place more dogs with the children who need them.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Kent County Health Department vigilant as measles cases show up across the country

A disease more associated with the 20th century is showing up across America this past winter and early spring, and while cases are rare in Michigan, the public needs to be aware that measles is making a comeback. (Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)

By:Greg Chrapek, greer@wktv.org

Puertas Abiertas celebrates six years of helping Latina women live free of domestic violence

Puertas Abiertas is breaking the cycle of domestic violence by providing women, men, children, and LGBTQ with support and resources.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

Woodland Mall to host Bunny & Friends Saturday, March 29

The free, entertainment-filled event will feature a special appearance by the bunny, Elsa and Spider-Man, as well as face painting and balloon twisting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Macy’s court.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org