City of Wyoming

Groundbreaking ceremony held for new behavioral hospital in Byron Center

The new Southrdige Behavioral Hospital, which is set to open in 2025, is designed to help with the growing need for mental and behavioral health care services.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

How to stay cool on these warm summer days

Summer is finally here with everyone looking to stay cool. Here is a list of the splash pads available in the cities of Wyoming and Kentwood.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Sea lamprey control planned for Lake Michigan tributaries

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be applying lampricides to the Rogue River and Crockery creek to help kill sea lamprey larvae.

By:WKTV Staff

GM awards $75,000 in grants to local charities

The Wyoming Department of Public Safety was one of three grant recipients with plans to use its money for a distracted and impaired driver simulator.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Kids’ Food Basket founder’s memoir about finding a purpose-driven life, inspiring others

Mary K. Hoodhood’s new book tells of overcoming a catastrophic car accident, people who inspired and supported her and finding a cause near to her heart — feeding kids in need.

By:K.D. Norris, WKTV Contributor

Volunteers needed for May 23 tree planting in Godfrey-Lee area

A city tree planting event set for May 23 at Godfrey-Lee Early Childhood Center is in need of volunteers, with or without experience.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Wyoming business expands, adds 27,000-square-foot facility

RoMan Manufacturing celebrates its growth with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new 27,000 square-foot facility. which will set to open in October.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Senior Expo returns to the Meijer Gardens

A variety of local organizations will participate in the Michigan Senior Expo which will come to the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture May 24.

By:K.D. Norris, WKTV Contributor

Kevin Brewster Quartet performs on WKTV Jazz Works show

The quartet performed recently on the WKTV Jazz Works show in our studio. Look inside for the entire show.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Local man’s memoir features never heard stories of WWII 1st Infantry Division

Grand Valley State University Professor James Smither recently published the memoir or Grand Rapids resident and infantryman Joe Olexa.

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributor

Hospice surfaces as special gift on Mother’s Day

Emmanuel Hospice helps families collect and share memories, bringing more meaning to those special celebrations such as Mother’s Day.

By:Emmanuel Hospice

KDL hosts free preview of Ebony Road Players’ ‘Alabama Story’

A play about the 1950s Alabama controversy to ban a book focuses a lens on to topic of banning books and the freedom to read.

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributor

Kentwood, Wyoming show off their big trucks during Public Works open houses

The public works departments of both the cities of Wyoming (May 15) and Kentwood (May 18) will be hosting open houses next week.

By:Tessa Schulz, WKTV Contributor

Wyoming investigates crash, Sheriff recovers stolen vechiles

Wyoming police investigate an early morning crash and Kent County Sheriff’s Department reminds everyone to not store valuables in their cars.

By:WKTV Staff

Trinity Health first in the area to offer Aquablation Therapy

The new image-guided, heat-free therapy offers long-lasting relief and fewer irreversible complications.

By:Maggie Carey, WKTV Contributor