City of Wyoming

Godfrey-Lee schools name interim superintendent as process to replace Kevin Polston begins

The Godfrey-Lee Public Schools Board of Education has appointed Dirk Weeldreyer to become interim superintendent effective July 1.

By:K.D. Norris

Jackson Park reopening makes quite the ‘splash’

Wyoming residents – especially the children – celebrated the reopening with a special countdown to turn on the water.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

‘Where’s Curi’ latest summer adventure by Kent District Library

As part of its Summer Wonder program, the Kent District Library and the Kent County Parks Department are hosting a summer scavenger hunt.

By:Katie Zuidema, Kent District Library

New CEO of The Rapid talks mobility spectrum, community development on latest WKTV Journal In Focus

Ms. Prato also details what drew her to West Michigan from the East Coast, and the similarities of services and differences of scale she now faces at The Rapid.

By:K.D. Norris

How an anti-racist art project in a neighboring community may have an impact on Wyoming, Kentwood

There are many people in the Wyoming and Kentwood area with connections and roots in the 49507 neighborhood where a new radical art project is giving that neighborhood a chance to change its narrative.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Snapshots: Things to do this weekend

This weekend certainly won’t be as hot as Venus, but it might be a good day to cool down at a splash pad or venture into Grand Rapids for some cool music and art. This and more fun facts about Venus are only a click away!

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent District Library presents Summer Wonder

Join the 30-day challenge of reading while exploring the Kent County Parks.

By:Katie Zuidema, Kent District Library

The Rapid to host Wave cardholder appreciation event

The 11-day event is designed to remind riders and residents of the changes to The Rapid with the Wave card.

By:Bill Kirk. The Rapid

City of Wyoming makes it official: the splash pads are open

The city’s three splash pads are now open with a fourth scheduled to open on Saturday.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming hosts reopening celebration for Jackson Park June 5

The 10 a.m. celebration will highlight the new features at Jackson Park such as a splash pad, playground area, and covered seating.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Snapshots: Remembrance past and present, Memorial Day ceremonies return

As West Michigan begins to return to normal, many local Memorial Day events are also returning. WKTV has some ideas for a day of remembering our heroes.

By:WKTV Staff

Michigan Veterans Homes GR’s Memorial Day includes private ceremony but public display of 5,000 flags

Due to pandemic precautions, a planned Memorial Day tribute will be an invite-only event. But the public can pay their respect at the cemetery.

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming Kentwood Chamber gets back to in-person meetings

Chamber members said they were excited about being able to meet in person and reconnect.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

City of Wyoming hosts annual Memorial Day Ceremony

The event will take place at the city’s Veteran’s Memorial Garden and will feature guest speaker, GVSU’s Military and Veteran Resource Manager Jill Hinto Wolfe.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

As ‘Veterans Homes’ GR readies new facility, new member model, WKTV invited to visit

Things are starting to get back to normal at West Michigan’s veteran-care facility, but with the near completion of facility and service changes, there will also be a new normal.

By:K.D. Norris