City of Wyoming

Wyoming police seeking information on Nov. 27 homicide

By Joanne Bailey-Boorsmajoanne@wktv.org The Wyoming Department of Public Safety is looking for anyone with information about a Nov. 27 homicide to contact the department or [Read More]

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Head down memory lane with a look at West Michigan’s premiere car event, Metro Cruise

Since COVID prevented this year’s annual Metro Cruise event, WKTV will present a special celebrating the iconic car show’s past 15 years.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Degage seeks donations, volunteers for annual Christmas store

The Center for Physical Rehabilitation locations in both Wyoming and Kentwood are accepting donations for the Degage Christmas Express store through Dec. 9.

By:Anna Johns, WKTV Intern

Wyoming Gives Back still collecting toys for this year’s event

Residents have until Nov. 30 to drop off a toy and receive a raffle ticket. Winners will be announced on Dec. 3.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

School News Network: No ‘bad’ apples here

Even in a pandemic, area schools continue to provide creative programs. Also essential workers can still qualify for the Futures for Frontliners program.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Local restaurants help with Chamber Foundation scholarship program

Three Wyoming Kentwood Chamber member restaurants have agreed to give a portion of their Tuesday sales to the scholarship.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent County offices, COVID-19 testing sites closed for Thanksgiving

By Joanne Bailey-Boorsmajoanne@wktv.org Most Kent County offices and COVID-19 testing sites will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27. in observance of the [Read More]

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming Community Foundation announces 2020 grant recipients

Wyoming Community Foundation announce this year’s recipients alongside efforts made for COVID-19 relief.

By:Faith Morgan

New Kent County ad campaign calls on residents to stay home for the holidays

The ad campaign is encouraging residents to stay home for the holidays and connect with friends and family through technology.

By:Anna Johns, WKTV Intern

WKTV’s 20th Annual Turkey Bowl cable channel fest returns Thanksgiving Day

High school sports fans can get their football fix this year as WKTV will broadcast 15 hours of games on our cable Channel 25. (Oh, ya. They are on demand as well!)

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming, Kentwood nonprofits among first to receive county violence prevention grants

Bethany Christian Services and the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids have received Kent County grants funded by the federal CARES Act .

By:K.D. Norris

Want a raffle ticket? Drop off a toy for this year’s Wyoming Gives Back

The toy collection will take place through Nov. 30 with prizes raffled during the live broadcast on Dec. 3.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Metro Health restricts visitors from all locations

Starting today, visitors are allowed in the hospital or offsite locations.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Traffic Tuesday Answer: Odd/Even Parking, Part III

The answer to this week’s question on how many tickets officers wrote last year for odd/even parking enforcement.

By:Officer Jenni Eby

Kent County certifies general election results

Kent County clerk reaffirms confidence in accurate, secure, and transparency in the 2020 election process.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma