City of Wyoming

The Rapid celebrates Transit Workers Appreciation Day

The Rapid is seeking positive stories to share on its social media to celebration the day.

By:Bill Kirk, The Rapid

Traffic Tuesday: When you can feel the noise

What should residents do if their neighbor is too noisy?

By:Officer Jenni Eby, Wyoming Department of Public Safety

Kent County DPW announces temporary closure of Wealthy Street recycling station

The Wealthy Street recycling drop-off station and electronics drop-off site will be closed beginning March 26.

By:Kristen Wieland, Kent County Department of Public Works

City of Wyoming designated Tree City USA for fourth year in a row

Despite the pandemic, the Tree Commission was able to continue its efforts to expand the city’s tree canopy.

By:Wyoming Tree Commission

After four months, Wyoming Senior Center reopens

Wyoming resident Tina Packer’s “yeah” sums up the delight of many about the reopening of the Wyoming Senior Center.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming Lee Cheer Team: The stuff Legends are made of

Happy to finish out their final year together, the Wyoming Lee cheer team is taking charge of the season.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

WKTV Sports Connection welcomes Lee athletic director to talk all things Legends

What’s new with the Legends includes a planned athletic conference change, some long-awaited continuity in their coaching staff, and infrastructure bond measure passed last year and what it will mean for Lee teams and programs.

By:K.D. Norris

Carlton Brewster, a familiar face in Wyoming football circles, named Wolves head football coach

At Kalamazoo Central, Brewster also served as “Character Development Coach” and at Wyoming high he will also serve as Dean of Students.

By:K.D. Norris

Kroc Center will offer limited spring break activities

The Kroc Center won’t be hosting thousands of people this spring break, but will have limited opportunities for groups.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming staff, leaders celebrate Reading Month by sharing stories

About two dozen city staff and leaders are being featured on WKTV and the city’s Facebook page, sharing stories and encouraging students to celebrate reading.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Snapshots: Busy week? WKTV Journal news stories you might have missed

We brought you news of Wyoming and Kentwood city government actions, Kent County battling lead exposure issues, and lowering the age requirement for the COVID-19 vaccine.

By:WKTV Staff

Traffic Tuesday Answer: The K-9 Officers

There have been police K-9s working with handlers at WYDPs since 1988. Can you name the current four?

By:Officer Jenni Eby. Wyoming Department of Public Safety

Kent County prepares for expanded vaccination eligibility

Beginning March 22, vaccine eligibility will further expand to include all Michiganders 50 years of age and older.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming Competitive Cheer team happy to have a season

It may be shorter and the competitors may be tougher, but the Wyoming Competitive Cheer team is happy they are back on the mats.

By:Maggie Boosma and Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Traffic Tuesday: The K-9 Officers

There have been police K-9s working with handlers at WYDPS since 1988. Can you name the current four?

By:Officer Jenni Eby, Wyoming Department of Public Safety