City of Wyoming

Tremendous times ahead; high school football is back this week

Get ready for high school football. The season opens this week on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 25 and 26. Look inside for all the details.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Local team to help others with school supply giveaway

The Grand Valley Christian Patriots will host a school supply giveaway open to all students in need tomorrow (Aug. 24) at Blue’s Gym.

By:WKTV Staff

Kent County campaign aims to raise immunization rates

This month, the Kent County Health Department announced a new campaign to encourage residents and families to get their children immunized.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Pine Rest, Spectrum South to be added to bus route

Starting Aug. 29, The Rapid’s Route 10 on south Clyde Park will change, adding stops to Pine Rest and Spectrum Health Pavilion South.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Grand Rapids’ Sweet Adelines join the DreamWheels TV show

The popular local chorus group will join some rare classic cars on the red carpet for the annual classic car production produced by WKTV.

By:Colleen Pierson, WKTV Community Contributor

Wyoming’s Two Guys is ‘Big City Dining’ with a personal touch

For Two Guys Brewing, it is all about having the downtown restaurant feel and quality of food for their neighbors in Wyoming.

By:John D. Gonzalez, WKTV Contributing Writer

Upcoming program at Marge’s focuses on Grand Haven fountain

This week at Mr. Sid’s Video Series, the program will take a look at the Grand Haven Musical Fountain which marks 60 years this summer.

By:WKTV Staff

Salvation Army Kroc Center hosts free block party

The Salvation Army Kroc Center will host the free event on Friday, Aug. 19, at its facility located off of Division Avenue near 28th Street.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming creates new, colorful crosswalks for public safety

The City of Wyoming installed four-art-based crosswalks designed to help improve public safety while promoting local school pride.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Potter’s House Christian runner a quick learner to the top

Lezawe “Moses” Osterink has little to prove in his senior year at Potter’s House.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor and Anna Johns, Contributing Writer

Wyoming Public Safety secures national accreditation for fourth time

Keeping up on technology and policy changes helped in the process according to Chief Kim Koster.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Wyoming elects Vanderwood as its next mayor

Because Kent Vanderwood took 56 percent of the primary vote, he is automatically named mayor elect and will be sworn in later this year.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

92-year-old Kentwood resident shares his love of Metro Cruise

Father and daughter Gene Billings and Cathe DeLaney say Metro Cruise is “pretty much their Christmas.”

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributing Writer

Local siblings share tragedy of losing brother on USS Indianapolis during WWII

Editor’s Note: WKTV is reposting this unique, local story in honor of George David Payne and all the United States veterans.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Gonzo’s Top 5: Dragon boat races, summer concerts, garden tours, and much more

Dragon boat races are one of many features at the family-friendly Global Water Fest on Saturday, July 30 at Canal Park in Grand Rapids. (Courtesy)

By:John D. Gonzalez, WKTV Contributing Writer