City of Wyoming

Friendship, fun, according to contestants that’s what it is all about at the Miss Metro Cruise

This Saturday was all about the Miss Metro Cruise preliminary contest, where the field of contestants were narrowed down to 10. The finalists will competed at the August Metro Cruise.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Blood supply shortage has one local company hoping to serve as an inspiration to others to host drives

SpartanNash is hoping to encourage other businesses to start hosting blood drives which according to the Kent County Health Department are a low risk to COVID exposure.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Snapshots: A&E returning to “normal” — WKTV stories you might have missed

Outdoor summer concerts in Wyoming and Kentwood are in full swing — finally — and even the classic car rallies are back. Ahhhh …

By:WKTV Staff

Mercy Health Saint Mary’s first in Grand Rapids to require COVID vaccine

Effective immediately, those working for, contracting with, or conducing business at Mercy Health Saint Mary’s will need to be vaccinated against COVID and show proof by Sept. 21.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming’s Concerts in the Park gets things started with The Soul Syndicate

The popular R&B group will be performing Tuesday, July 13, kicking off the four-concert series.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming officially rescinds emergency order for pandemic

This means that all city meetings will now be in-person and there are no capacity limits at city offices and facilities.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Photo of the Week: Getting ready for the rodeo

July is the month of parades, so we decided to travel back to the Wyoming Rodeo parade, which usually took place on the streets of Wyoming just before the rodeo opened.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

In Love and Health: Our local farmers markets provide a fresh outlook on health

Eating those fruits and vegetables does more than just keep the doctor away.

By:Dr. Erik Johnson, Love and Health Chiropractic

Snapshots: We’ve got a lot to celebrate, so let’s light up the skies

Fireworks, parades, and more – this Fourth of July definitely looks different from last year.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

As Wyoming’s own Brann’s Steakhouse turns 50, businessman/legislator Tommy Brann looks back, forward with his ‘family’

Tommy Brann remembers his first day of family business at Brann’s Steakhouse and Grill. He is still surrounded by ‘family’.

By:K.D. Norris

Metro Health board approves new name: University of Michigan-West

Officials say new name better reflects the expanding capabilities, such as a comprehensive stroke center and an open-heart surgery partnership, now offered at the Wyoming health facility.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Sounds of Summer returns for 13th season at Cutler Park

The all-girl band The 6 Pak will be kicking of the series, which runs every Thursday through the month of July.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

State Sen. Brinks visits WKTV Journal In Focus to talk Lansing actions and inactions, local workforce housing

Discussion included changes to part of the healthcare industry due to the continuing rollout of the state’s no-fault insurance law, as well as possible changes to the state’s voting laws.

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming, Kentwood warn of a series of purse snatching incidents

Local agencies offer tips on how to prevent being a victim of a purse snatching.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Snapshots: WKTV local ‘leaders’ in the news — stories you might have missed

There is something about leadership … not everybody has the ability, whether on the world scene or here in Kent County. Check out three local leaders.

By:WKTV Staff