City of Wyoming

New Lee Legends athletic director makes hard decision to move football to 8-man game

Godfrey-Lee Public Schools athletic director Tray Crusciel comes to the program with a history of building athletic departments.

By:K.D. Norris

Construction set to begin this fall at Gezon Park

A new splash pad, an expanded parking lot, and expanded trails are all part of the improvements for Gezon Park.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Local ALS Foundation hosts third annual PedALS event

The Susan Mast ALS Foundation will once again be hosting the PedALS this September. Sign ups are now be accepted.

By:Nathan Slauer, Community Contributor

The Rapid implements service enchantments, riders ride for free Monday and Tuesday

The changes will impact several routes in and and out of the Kentwood and Wyoming communities. To help users get accustom to the new routes, The Rapid will be free Monday and Tuesday.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

BISSELL Pet Foundation fights shelter overcrowding

More than 1,800 pets adopted in recent nationwide emergency event to relieve animal shelters.

By:Brittany Schlacter, BiSSELL Pet Foundation

For this Metro Cruise group, it’s not just about the cars — but the stories and the friendships, too

While it is the cars that bring these collectors together, it is the stories that build the friendships and keep these friends returning to the annual Metro Cruise.

By:Joanne BaileyBoorsma

Should Fido be allowed to visit Pinery Park? City of Wyoming would like to know

The Wyoming Parks and Recreation have released a survey asking if the city should lift its current dog restrictions

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming football ready for FH Northern, return to normal season in WKTV’s Feature Game opener

The Wolves’ Week 1 game not only marks the debut of head coach Carlton Brewster II but marks a return to near normal after a 2020 season altered due to the pandemic.

By:K.D. Norris

Cascade Township to host ‘Metro Cruise Warm-Up’ all-ages event on Thursday, Aug. 26

The free event will take place from 4:30-8:30 p.m., and will feature activities for car enthusiasts, music lovers, and families and children.

By:WKTV Staff

County seeks applicants for boards and commissions, including a Wyoming resident to library board

One position requires a citizen of Wyoming to serve on the Kent District Library Board. But there are openings for anybody wanting to serve.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming police seeking information on Aug. 23 assault

Wyoming Police are investigating an Aug. 23 assault that took place in the 4400 block of Herman Avenue and resulted in one person having critical condition.

By:WKTV Staff

Metro Cruise, looking east for cruise extension and more exposure, partners with Woodland Mall

Cruising with the 28th Street Metro Cruise once extended from Cascade to Wyoming, with Woodland Mall a turnaround for some. This year the mall will return to action.

By:K.D. Norris

Snapshots: Car talk and a look at what’s coming next

With Metro Cruise around the corner, we have some car talk, including a look at the oldest car in the world. Also, ArtPrize and a lot of cool events coming up this fall.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent County now ‘high’ COVID risk, Wyoming, Kentwood schools issue mask mandates

Centers for Disease Control moves Kent County to ‘high’ COVID risk with Kentwood and Wyoming Public Schools announcing a mask mandate for the fall.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

WKTV’s commitment to, and coverage, of Metro Cruise runs decades deep; catch some highlights

Metro Cruise has been around since 2005, and WKTV has been providing video coverage — in many ways, long and shorter videos — since the beginning.

By:K.D. Norris