City of Wyoming

Wyoming Lee boys basketball program moves into future with young talent, young coaches

First-year head coach Dominic Shannon has youth and talent on his side, both on and off the court.

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming residents rally around ‘Knight of 44th Street’ to keep him in the community

Residents raise the money through a GoFundMe campaign to keep the iconic suit of armor statue in Wyoming.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming City Council honors longtime public servant, Harold Voorhees

The Wyoming City Council honored Harold Voorhees for his 20 years of service as a Kent County commissioner.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Increased usage at Wyoming’s parks demonstrates its important health role

The softball program had a record year and park reservations were up 77 percent are just some of the highlights from this year’s Community Impact Report.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

In love and health: Handling grief through the holidays

When a loved one dies, we experience a great amount of stress. Not only are hearts broken, but disruptions to daily routines and holiday celebrations can take a huge emotional toll.

By:Dr. Erik Johnson, Love and Health Chiropractic

Godfrey-Lee Public Schools’ new superintendent eager to get to work on ‘exciting’ district agenda

Dr. Mike Burde said he is ready to listen, learn, and build relationships — and there are all those bond construction projects coming.

By:K.D. Norris

Kentwood, Wyoming have open sites for storm yard waste debris

The brute force winds that came through West Michigan now has many residents looking for places to discard the yard waste. Fortunately, for those living in cities of Kenwood and Wyoming, they have options.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

After weekend storm, Kent County Health Dept. offers a few safety reminders

Generators should never be operated inside a home and when it comes to food, “if in doubt, throw it out.”

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming girls hosting South Christian is WKTV’s Feature Game Tuesday, then a doubleheader on Sailors home court Friday

After this week’s games, the WKTV crew will then take the holiday season off, as do most local teams, but return in full force in January 2022.

By:WKTV Staff

Kent County Animal Shelter offers tips, warning to protect pets in cold weather

While Michigan law does not prohibit dogs from being left outside in the cold, it does require dogs who spend time outside have access to adequate shelter, fresh water, and dry bedding,

By:WKTV Staff

Local businesses continue to be impacted by COVID-19, supply chain issues

As the holidays shopping continues, local West Michigan businesses find acquiring merchandise for shoppers more challenging than usual due to far-reaching economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributing Writer

Santa appearances in Grand Rapids area

Looking to let Santa know your wish for the season? Well he has a number of visits planned this weekend.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming-Kentwood chamber’s Santa Parade reruns to Division Avenue, and WKTV, Saturday, Dec. 11

Starting at about 10 a.m., about 50 entrants are expected on a route running down South Division Avenue from 33rd Street to just before 44th Street.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming, Kentwood officers join others to help spread some holiday cheer

On Dec. 7, officers from the Wyoming and Kentwood police departments joined other law enforcement officials to deliver toys to the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

WKTV’s Feature Game crew to visit Lee, WM Aviation Academy as local prep basketball season takes flight

WKTV cameras will be at Kentwood and Wyoming area high school basketball games — and a hockey match or two — starting this week. And we have your schedules and scores too!

By:WKTV Staff