City of Wyoming

High school basketball, hockey teams could return to action early next week

The state health department and the MHSAA announced Feb. 4 that high school winter contact sports could begin full activities. But there will be mask and/or testing restrictions.

By:K.D. Norris

Kent County Black Caucus hosts scholarship competition

There are two scholarships of $250 available.

By:Monica Sparks, Kent County Commissioner

Traffic Tuesday Answer: Parking in the Handicap Spot

The answer to the Traffic Tuesday question on parking in a handicap spot.

By:Officer Jenni Eby, Wyoming Department of Public Safety

Volunteers sought for West Michigan Vaccine Clinic, can get vaccine if accepted

A bonus to volunteering for the West Michigan Vaccine Clinic is a volunteer who commits at least 20 hours will be able to get the vaccine as soon as available.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Business Spotlight: Tommy Brann’s Steakhouse and Grille

For 49 years, Tommy Brann has been operating Tommy Brann’s Steakhouse and Grille, located at 4157 S. Division Ave.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Traffic Tuesday: Parking in Handicap spot

If you don’t have a handicap sticker, how long can you park in a handicap spot for a quick errand?

By:Officer Jenni Eby, Wyoming Department of Public Safety

Photo of the Week: He was a contender

Did you know American boxer Buster Mathis was from Wyoming?

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Wyoming resident takes the helm of Dégagé Ministries

In January, Thelma Ensink, became the new executive director for Degage Ministries.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

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