City of Wyoming

City of Wyoming asks voters to consider future funding for police, fire, parks

At its Sept. 20 meeting, the Wyoming City Council approved two proposals for the May 2022 ballot, that if approved, could minimize the overall tax burden to city residents while providing public safety and park needs and helping to make the city more financially sustainable.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Disability Advocates’ new headquarters to include first-of-its kind occupational therapy home center

The showroom will be a national model where persons with disabilities can explore ways to renovate and retrofit their home so they can be more independent.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Snapshots: Things to do this weekend

No need to go in circles this weekend to find things to do, there is ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, new restaurants at Gun Lake Casino, and the first-ever Public Market in the City of Wyoming.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming seeking input on city’s most northern park, Marquette Park

The city just released a survey about the park and will be hosting two master plan meetings on Sept. 28 and 29.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Decriminalization of magic mushrooms introduced in State senate

Hudosnville’s Sen. Roger Victory, who chairs the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee, said there is ore research and clinical testing needed before the bill can be considered.

By:Cameryn Cass, Capital News Service

Police seeking help in locating possible witness

Wyoming Department of Public Safety is seeking assistance in locating a witness to an assault and possible robbery that took place on Aug. 4.

By:WKTV Staff

An effort to make 988 for suicide prevention means West Michigan will be dialing 10-digit phone numbers

In preparation for the new 988 phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, starting Oct. 24, West Michigan residents will need to dial the full 10-digit number to make a local call.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

This week’s theme is get active, especially on your work commute

Through Friday it is Active Commute Week, a time to help residents become more aware of more echo-friendly modes of transportation.

By:WKTV Staff

DTE grant and new masterplan a boost to City of Wyoming’s tree canopy

Through a DTE Energy Tree Planting Grant Program, the City of Wyoming Tree Commission will be able to plant more than a dozen trees this October.

By:WKTV Staff

Grand Rapids Auto Gallery, the Gilmore become a resource for movie cars for Metro Cruise

As part of its coverage of the 28th Street Metro Cruise, WKTV Community Media center partnered with three area directors to create stories about classic cars and classic design.

By:WKTV Staff

Group remembers well-known WW II veteran with birthday celebration

The event is set for Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Marge’s Donut Den and will include special guest speaker Navy Commander Paul Chardoul.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Snapshots: Pretty lights and Labor Day fun

It’s a three-day weekend with lots to do from John Ball Zoo’s IllumiZoo to Labor Day fun in Belding.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Veterans Council seeks nominations for three awards

Recently, the United Veterans Council of Kent County expanded its annual awards from one to three: Veteran of the Year, Association Member of the Year and Raising Up Veterans. Deadline for nominations is Sept. 14.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming Lee Legends, moving to 8-man football, in this week’s WKTV’s Feature Game

A late change to 8-man has the coaching staff and team doing a bit of audible game planning and play calling.

By:K.D. Norris

From dogs to lemons, three KDL librarians ready to take on your questions in new podcast

Librarians from the KDL Tyron Township branch, KDL Gaines and Kentwood branches, and KDL Wyoming branch lead the podcast.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma