City of Wyoming

No surprises in county elections, Burrill, McCloud take commission seats

Dan Burrill will replace Harold Voorhees as the 8th District Kent County Commissioner while Michelle McCloud won the 13th District Kent County Commission seat.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

KDL Wyoming, Kelloggsville branches closed until Nov. 9

An employee who works at both locations has tested positive for COVID-19 with KDL officials closing the locations for cleaning.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

MHSAA confirms on-time start of prep basketball practice and season, but with restrictions on scrimmages

Wyoming high’s head boys basketball coach Vander Klay is glad he and his team can start preparing for games in December, despite the current restriction on scrimmages.

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming closes city hall Nov. 3 to all non-election matters

Wyoming city officials will be hosting a drive-thru election services for new voters at city hall.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

WKTV preview: Godwin Heights to host Hamilton in Wolverines first ever home playoff game

Godwin and Hamilton will renew what the Wolverine head coach says is not a “rivalry” game but certainly a tough game against a familiar foe.

By:K.D. Norris

Can you trick-or-treat? It is up to individuals, neighborhoods to decide

The City of Wyomig leaves trick-or-treating decisions to the neighborhoods and Kentwood is encouraging activities take place between 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

With local high school football MHSAA playoff match-ups set, WKTV crew will head to Godwin Heights

The Wolverines drew a home game, as did South Christian (hosting Kelloggsville), while East Kentwood and Wyoming high drew tough road assignments.

By:K.D. Norris

DTE offers assistance and tips to offset rise in winter heating costs

If Michigan experiences a typical winter, DTE Energy natural gas customers will spend, on average, $65 more over the six-month heating season compared to last year.

By:Amy LeFebre, DTE Energy

School News Network: Helping students cope through creative lessons

From making PPE for essential workers to breaking glass to make art, area students are learning how to find their place in the COVID-19 landscape.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent County board prepares for administration leadership without Wayman Britt in mid-2021

The county has hired a new Deputy County Administrator and formed an Administrator/Controller Search Committee comprised of county commissioners and community leaders.

By:K.D. Norris

We the People 2020 General Election: Michigan’s 2nd Congressional District

The 2nd Congressional District U.S. House of Representative seat covers several West Michigan counties including portions of Kent County, including the cities of Wyoming and Kentwood.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming junior high to reopen Oct. 26 after short closure due to COVID-19 positive test

Wyoming Public Schools announced Oct. 22 that, after Wyoming Junior High moved to remote learning early this week, the school would return to in-person education on Monday.

By:K.D. Norris

Woodland Mall puts the spotlight on Black-owned businesses in weekend showcase

To help mark Robinson Popcorn’ second anniversary, Woodland Mall will host its first Black-Owned Business Showcase Saturday, Oct. 24.

By:Anna Johns, WKTV Intern

Defense shines in South Christian’s 1-0 victory over Wyoming-Lee in district soccer action

Lee finishes their season at 10-3-1, while South Christian (14-0-1) will meet Unity Christian in the District final at South Christian Thursday, Oct. 22.

By:Luke Schrock, WKTV Intern

Wyoming junior high moves to remote learning for rest of week due to COVID-19 positive

On Tuesday, Oct. 20, the district was notified by the Kent County Health Department that an individual at the junior high had received a positive COVID-19 test result.

By:K.D. Norris