City of Wyoming

Meet Ray, an advocate for special needs pets

A regular at the Happy Cat Cafe, Ray, who belongs to Fig and Friends founder Julie Beukema, is teaching others about special needs pets.

By:Janet Vormittag, WKTV Contributor

Area school districts get individual proposals approved

Voters approved renewals of non-residential operation millages for Kelloggsville and Grandville and a supplemental millage for Caledonia.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Wyoming voters pass public safety millage

Wyoming voters approved the public safety millage by 64%. The millage will generate about $4 million annually for 27 public safety positions.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Long distance bus lines expand in Grand Rapids

Starting in April, FlixBus adds routes for Muskegon and Chicago and Megabus will be connecting Grand Rapids to 26 Michigan cities.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

The Joe Show must go on, but new camera operator needed to make it happen

For the past several years, Joe DeJong has been showcasing the abilities of all and is looking for help to keep his show going.

By:Sheila McGrath, WKTV Contributing Writer

Victims of crime remembered at candlelight vigil

The Greater Grand Rapids community came together last week to honor and remember those who have lost their lives in violent crime.

By:McKenna Peariso, WKTV Contributor

Residents come out in support of Wyoming’s public safety millage

I have witnessed first-hand lives being saved…and I have witnessed also where we were just a few minutes too late…” said Pastor Rick Pilieci.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Wyoming’s carnival set to open on Friday

The annual fundraiser for the city’s parks program is set to run 10 days from April 28-May 7 at Lamar Park and includes food, games, and rides.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Wyoming’s Arbor Day observance will expand community orchard

The City of Wyoming hosts its annual Arbor Day celebration on Friday at the Beverly Bryan Orchard at West Elementary where two trees will be planted.

By:Tessa Schultz, WKTV Contributor

East Kentwood’s Lacey-Pierce one of several area boxing champs at Michigan Golden Gloves finals Saturday

Lacey-Pierce (left), a 2017 East Kentwood grad, won a decision against Jason Jackson in the 165-pound Elite Open division final.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

Learn about recycling, reducing waste in honor of Earth Day

A variety of learning opportunities on waste reduction available at Kent County Department of Public Works.

By:Steve Faber, Kent County Department of Public Works

Kelloggsville seeks renewal of non-homestead, impacts businesses, second homes

Residents in the Kelloggsville Public Schools are being asked to renew the district’s non-residential operating millage which is 13% of the district’s budget.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

April busy as sheriff office investigates vehicle break ins, arrest five in car chase

After recent car break-ins, The Kent County Sheriff Department is reminding area residents to not leave valuables in their vehicles .

By:WKTV Staff

Drowning at Indian Mounds determined accidental

Kent County Medical Examiner’s announced today its findings in the April 17 drowning.

By:WKTV Staff

John Shay appointed as Wyoming’s next city manager

Shay said he is “looking forward to getting to know the residents and the community and learning more about how we can work together.”

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor