City of Wyoming

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

WKTV featured game: Wyoming soccer drops tough state tournament opener at East Grand Rapids

The game was covered by WKTV’s featured game team and is available on-demand at wktvlive.org.

By:Luke Schrock, WKTV Intern

Wyoming schools’ Gladiola elementary moves to remote learning after COVID-19 positive test

The district was notified Oct. 17 by the county health department that an individual at the school had received a positive COVID-19 test result.

By:K.D. Norris

Snapshots: Fall festivities to do this weekend.

Fall festivals, ghost hunting, donuts, oh my! Here’s some things to do this weekend to get in the fall spirit.

By:Faith Morgan, WKTV Intern

Kent County’s CARES Act dollars to fund community violence prevention grants

The Kent County Board of Commissioners and Sheriff’s Department are both supporting now-available grants for non-profits.

By:K.D. Norris

Traffic Tuesday Answer: The fines for texting and driving

By Officer Jenni EbyCity of Wyoming Department of Public Safety Welcome to the Traffic Tuesday question. Each week, the question will be posted on Tuesday, [Read More]

By:Office Jenni Eby, City of Wyoming Department of Public Safety

Traffic Tuesday: The fines for texting and driving

Do you know how much texting and driving can cost you?

By:Officer Jenni Eby, Wyoming Department of Public Safety

The Rapid to host public outreach sessions on proposed Wyoming, Kentwood service changes

The Rapid’s Mobility for All planning process will continue its public outreach efforts this week with a series of virtual meetings on proposed service changes that may take effect in 2021.

By:K.D. Norris

We the People 2020 General Election: State House of Representative candidates

WKTV brings you video segments and other information on many the candidates for the Michigan House of Representatives for Wyoming and Kentwood districts 72 and 77.

By:K.D. Norris