City of Wyoming

More COVID vaccines pouring into state, more local vaccination opportunity available

This week, as the West Michigan Vaccine Clinic had a one-day record of 12,532 vaccinations, and the state announced next week’s shipment of federally supplied doses of vaccines would increase to a weekly record high.

By:K.D. Norris

Traffic Tuesday: When it’s too much noise

“Pump up the volume” maybe the phrase, but not always what you should do depending on the time of day.

By:Officer Jenni Eby, Wyoming Department of Public Safety

Wyoming continues its battle against gypsy moths, adds new bike path

Monday, April 5, is the hearing for the gypsy moth spraying. Also, the city extends resurfacing program to include a bike path along Burlingame Avenue.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

New deputy city manger John McCarter is excited to be part of the growing Wyoming community

Bringing eight years of municipality experience with him, John McCarter returns to his home state to serve as the City of Wyoming’s new deputy city manager.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming police investigating stabbing

The victim was taken to a local area hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

DeVos COVID-19 vaccine clinic delivers more than 12,000 shots in single day

The total would not only be a single-day record for the local clinic but is about the same as a sold-out concert at the Van Andel Arena.

By:K.D. Norris

Kent County, seeking to help hard-hit restaurants, waives 2021 food service licensing fees

For local restaurants struggling to keep the doors open, any financial help is valuable, including the about $500 Kentwood’s The Candied Yam will not be spending on the fee this year.

By:K.D. Norris

Snapshots: Weekend Roundup

The John Ball Zoo official opens or take make time to check out one of the Grand Rapids museums.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

WKTV Journal In Focus talks ‘Labor and Economic Opportunity’ with state official

With us is the acting director of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, who details Futures for Frontliners and well as other programs to support workers.

By:K.D. Norris

Area pastors show love by getting the COVID vaccine

Area pastors hope that by getting the shot it encourages others to do so and are planning the first of several rallies and registration drives this Tuesday.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Snapshots: Weekend news you can use

Oh my! Butterflies, flowers and more are just some of the many spring activities available for this weekend.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent County Health Dept. warns of increase in COVID-19 positivity rate

Kent County Health Department wants people to be aware that COVID cases, positivity rate and hospitalizations are all increasing within the county.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Money available to help homeowners, business owners pay winter bills

The state and Consumers Energy are encouraging residents and business owners to take advantage of tens of millions in federal, state, and local dollars to help pay winter heating bills.

By:By WKTV Staff

Wyoming chief, Kent County sheriff talk about the changing roles of women in law enforcement

Wyoming Chief Kim Koster and Kent County Sheriff Michelle LaJoye-Young discuss why they decided to enter law enforcement and the every changing landscape of their profession.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Traffic Tuesday: When you can feel the noise

What are the rules about noise in Wyoming?

By:Officer Jenni Eby