City of Wyoming

Kent ISD seeking input on next superintendent

The Kent ISD Board of Education is asking community members to complete a 10-minute survey by Sunday.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

SpartanNash pharmacies prepare to administer COVID vaccine

SpartanNash has partnered with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to distribute the vaccine as part of the national rollout.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Search for next Wyoming high football coach begins as ‘Coach’ Sigler Jr. steps away

Wyoming Public Schools Athletic Director Ted Hollern could not give a specific timeframe for hiring a new coach but has game plan.

By:K.D. Norris

Traffic Tuesday: Fender Benders

What information should you collect if you get into an accident this winter?

By:Jenni Eby, Wyoming Department of Public Safety

Feeding America West Michigan, looking back and forward, on new episode of WKTV Journal In Focus

The local non-profit is looking back on “40 Years 40 Faces” and helping to feed those at risk of hunger after experiencing a 2020 that presented both challenges and opportunities.

By:K.D. Norris

State’s COVID-19 response includes 15 percent increase in food assistance benefits by end of January

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced last week that “to help families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic”, those receiving food assistance benefits will receive an additional payment to their monthly amounts.

By:K.D. Norris

Health Department partners with two hospitals for vaccine clinic at DeVos Place

While distribution will start slow, the goal is to vaccinate up to 20,000 people at the West Michigan Vaccine Clinic which will be located at DeVos Place.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

WKTV features Holocaust documentaries for International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Next week, WKTV Channel 25 will be airing three documentaries about the Holocaust in hopes of educating and preventing future genocides.

By:Kelly Taylor

Traffic Tuesday Answer: Snow Plow Trivia

Good Roads Machinery Company is unofficially credited with creating the first snowplow.

By:Officer Jenni Eby, Wyoming Department of Public Safety

Traffic Tuesday: Some snow plow trivia

Snowplow trucks have become a staple in our communities, but do you know who designed the first snowplow?

By:Officer Jenni Eby, Wyoming's Department of Public Safety

From Lansing to Wyoming, economic leaders urge small business ‘Survival Grant’ application, today thru end of week

From the local chamber of commerce to the Governor, small businesses severely impacted by COVID-19 related governmental restrictions are urged to waste no time in applying for the Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program.

By:K.D. Norris

In 2020, residents came together in a challenging year, according to Wyoming mayor

Mayor Jack Poll presented his 12th State of the City address noting that despite a challenging year, the city had many accomplishments.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

With success of prep athlete COVID-19 rapid test program, some winter sports begin while basketball, others now have hope

The antigen rapid test results — which showed more than a 99 percent non-infection rate — were seen as a success by the state health department, the MHSAA, and one local school participating.

By:K.D. Norris

Snapshots: Things to do this week and MLK Day

Holland continues to spread holiday cheer, the Gardens opens its Welcome Center, and the nation celebrates the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the creation of basketball.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

County offices closed in observance of MLK day

Most of the Kent County offices will be closed on Jan. 18.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma