City of Wyoming

Back-to-School Jitters: Tips to help your child prepare for school

Katrina Newman of Wedgwood Christian Services has developed a 10-point tip sheet to help parents and children prepare for the upcoming school year.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

Asian American Small Business Association: From dangerous journeys to America to business success

Kentwood Mayor Stephen Kepley, second from right, cuts the ribbon at the AASBA Office Grand Opening on Aug. 19 at 4140 Division Ave. S. (WKTV, Cris Greer)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org

28th Street Metro Cruise returns with more activities and fun

The popular car event kicks off this Thursday with the 14th annual Cascade Metro Cruise Warm Up, located in the parking lot of the Cascade Retail Center.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Contributor

Beverly Vanderwood, wife of Wyoming Mayor Kent Vanderwood, was swept into the arms of Jesus on Aug. 13

Beverly Vanderwood, age 70, was swept into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, with her family at her side.

By:Dignity Memorial

Summer Surge: Is COVID-19 here to stay?

According to infectious disease specialists, COVID-19 cases are starting to rise because the virus has evolved to be a very good spreader.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Sunday Night Funnies sixth annual Kingpin of Comedy competition enters quarter-final rounds

Ninety-eight competing comedians have been whittled down to 42 as the SNF Kingpin of Comedy competition enters its quarterfinal rounds.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Back-to-Cafeteria: How to help kids who struggle with eating as new school year begins

For some children heading back to school this fall, their biggest challenge may be eating meals at school.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Wyoming Wolves: Opening Day of Practice

Watch highlights from the Wyoming Wolves football team’s opening day of practice on Aug. 12.

By:Katie Bogema, WKTV Friday Night Highlights Contributor

Wyoming mobile food pantry to be held Monday, Aug. 26

Wyoming Public Schools (WPS) has partnered with Feeding America Mobile Pantry to host a Mobile Pantry once a month.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

Calling all volunteers! Annual Buck Creek Clean Up will take place Aug. 24

Buck Creek is a cold water resource that continues to be threatened because of its urban location – the annual clean up event ensures the health of community waterways.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

Preliminary Examination for Brian Keely takes place today at 1:30 p.m., available via Zoom

To observe the preliminary examination, use the Meeting ID: 428 094 0961 on the Zoom mobile app or at Zoom.us. The direct link is available on the 62-B District Court’s website.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Nearly 100,000 student-athletes set to start MHSAA fall practices next week

The fall season includes the most played sports for both boys and girls; 35,174 football players and 19,119 girls volleyball players competed during Fall 2023. (Image Courtesy, pxhere.com)

By:MHSAA, greer@wktv.org

Unofficial Primary Election Results for Kentwood and Wyoming

Look inside for local primary results to see who advanced to the Nov. 5 General Election.

By:Cris Greer and Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editors

MHSAA sports participation continues upward trend for third-straight year

A total of 270,664 participants were counted across the 28 sports for which the MHSAA sponsors postseason tournaments – a 0.97-percent increase from 2022-23 and despite a 1.8-percent decrease in MHSAA member school enrollment. (Image Courtesy, pixabay.com)

By:By MHSAA, greer@wktv.org

Wyoming Fire Department investigates commercial building fire

Commercial building fire in the 2600 block of Prairie Street SW contained and extinguished on Aug. 4.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org