City of Wyoming

Writer, others share real life stories to raise awareness of current scams to warn readers

In the second to two stories, a WKTV writer shares personal stories of herself and others who faced scam attempts.

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributing Writer

Local law enforcement and BBB share tips on how to recognize scams and how consumers can protect themselves

In the first of two stories, WKTV talks with the experts, then our writer shares personal stories of herself and others who faced scam attempts.

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributing Writer

Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic scheduled for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

University of Michigan Health-West is just one of four organizations helping with the event set for Monday, Jan. 17 at Brown-Hutcherson Ministries.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber hires entrepreneur, longtime volunteer as next president

Keith Morgan brings a vast range of business experience to the Wyoming Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce, having served in corporate management and having started his own small business from scratch.

By:Sheila McGrath, WKTV Contributing Writer

KDL pauses indoor programs, libraries remain open

Kent Distrist Library has paused all in-person, indoor programs with library remaining open for all other services and resources.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming police continue search for missing Wyoming man

Darriol Stephens, 66, has been missing since Dec. 11. Police are searching for him and his 2012 Chevy Impala.

By:WKTV Staff

Kent County offers free radon test kits in January for National Radon Action Month

Radon-caused lung cancer kills more than 20,000 Americans every year, but testing and mitigation is easy.

By:WKTV Staff

Meteorologist Terri DeBoer featured guest for program at Marge’s Donut Den

DeBoer will be discussing her new book along with strategies to transition to an empty nester.

By:WKTV Staff

County public works’ GR center offers electronics recycling, ‘SafeChem’ drop-off — and new swap shop in multiple locations

The “drop and shop” operation is offered all five of the county-managed chemical drop-off locations, including ones in the Kentwood and Wyoming area.

By:K.D. Norris

Kent County leadership, veterans groups meet, discuss next steps on Veterans Millage renewal plans

Kent County’s Veterans Millage Renewal Subcommittee will meet again Jan. 18 to consider a possible August 2022 countywide vote.

By:WKTV Staff

$750k grant allows Wyoming police to add six officers

The grant money will be used to curtail gun violence and violent crimes by adding six community police officers to the Wyoming Department of Public Safety.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Leaders of Kent County Board of Commissioners look back on 2021, forward to new year

As the board detailed the county’s 2021 accomplishments — not the least of which was battling the pandemic — the board selected new leaders to begin 2022.

By:K.D. Norris

Lee middle & high school building contractor approved; repairs, reimagining set to start

The much-anticipated makeover of the historic, nearly 100-year-old Wyoming school building will move into high gear early this year.

By:K.D. Norris

Local musicians get hometown streaming platform through Kent District library

“As a library, it’s our responsibility to provide quality, worthwhile, important content to our patrons,” said KDL’s David Specht. “We saw this as an opportunity to do that.”

By:Sheila McGrath, WKTV Contributing Writer

Following changed federal guidelines, county health department revises COVID quarantine protocols

The new CDC and KCHD guidance shortens the isolation and quarantine periods under certain scenarios.

By:K.D. Norris