City of Wyoming

Spring is coming as John Ball Zoo announces annual hiring event

The John Ball Zoo’s annual hiring event is set for Thursday, Feb. 10 at the zoo’s ballroom.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

What can be recycled in Kent County, and how to do it — COVID-19 at-home tests

We asked the Kent County Department of Public Works to find out what to do with the various parts of COVID-19 home test kits.

By:WKTV Staff and Kent County Department of Public Works

Grant supports ‘farm to cafeteria’ movement

State-run grant program is helping to connect local schools to Michigan farmers for fresh, home-grown produce. Applications for the program are now open until Feb. 11.

By:Sydney Bowler, Capital News Service

WKTV Voices brings live storytelling to the Wyoming, Kentwood communities

About 13 local residents have signed up to participate in the first WKTV Voices’ Storytelling Project which will be at The Stray Cafe on Feb. 24.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming boys basketball team ready for second half of OK Green schedule, playoff stretch drive

The Wolves are 7-5 overall, 4-3 and third in OK standings, but they are not done improving and getting in tournament shape.

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming hosts informational meetings on proposed income tax, millage reduction proposals

The City of Wyoming will be hosting its first income tax informational meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 2.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Chamber celebrates local businesses as it has its first annual meeting in two years

It was an evening of celebrations as the Wyoming Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce recognized local businesses and honored former president and CEO Bob O’Callaghan.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

What can be recycled in Kent County, and how to do it —  Holiday light strings

We asked the Kent County Department of Public Works to find out what to do with those annoying strings of holiday lights that no longer work.

By:WKTV Staff and Kent County Department of Public Works

Veterans millage ‘continuation’ plans takes step forward after Kent County subcommittee meeting

The decision to take the millage request to the voters would eventually need to be approved by the full Board of Commissioners.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming starts off 2022 with an expansion in manufacturing, new housing development opens

Padnos announce expansion in Wyoming while Granger Group welcomes first residents of its Reserve Flats development.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Y program helps lift weights – both physical and mental – for those who are cancer survivors

Local resident Tami Groothuis, a cancer survivor, found a way to give back though the Livestrong program while remaining active.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming Public Safety responds to two early morning fires

No one was injured at either fire but there was extensive damages to the structures.

By:WKTV Staff

Readers download a record one million books from KDL in 2021

The ongoing COVID pandemic hasn’t stopped Kent County residents from reading library books, but it has influenced the way they get them.

By:Sheila McGrath, WKTV Community Writer

Gonzo’s Top 5: Basketball, Star Wars, and RVs

It is a weekend full of fun as the Globetrotters and the Grand Rapids Gold play (in separate games) and the World of Winter continues with an array of live entertainment.

By:John D. Gonzalez, WKTV Contributing Writer

County commission terms to become four years, but not until 2024

“Having the four years allows you to work together more on a local level while forming relationships and concentrating on the needs of the county,” said Kent County Commissioner Dan Burrill.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma