City of Wyoming

Council agrees to 1-year dispatch agreement, replaces lights at Palmer field

The city council’s March 3 meeting was busy with council approving the [re]imagine Master Plan, new lights for Palmer field and a new agreement with the Kent County Dispatch Authority.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

KDL celebrates year of change, resiliency and adaptability

The Kent District Library releases its 2020 annual report which reflects a year of drastic change and major accomplishments.

By:Katie Zuidema, Kent District Library

Despite pandemic shutdown, Kent County Health Department reports progress on lead exposure reduction

The KCHD manages three lead programs including the Children’s Health Insurance Plan, the Multiple Elevated Blood Level list, and part of the county-funded Ready by Five effort.

By:K.D. Norris

WKTV featured game coverage this week is Zeeland East at Wyoming high for boys basketball

The contest will tip off at 7 p.m., and WKTV will record the game and replay it later Friday night, at 11 p.m., with more replays to be scheduled, and make it available on-demand later.

By:Ellington Smith, WKTV Intern

Traffic Tuesday Answer: Responding to the calls

How many calls did the Wyoming Department of Public Safety respond to in 2020? You might be surprised!

By:Officer Jenni Eby, Wyoming Department of Public Safety

Kent County to establish public, private internet broadband committee to ‘close service gaps’ in county

The Kent County Broadband Subcommittee will study barriers to broadband service throughout the county, develop strategies to break down the barriers, and identify federal, state and local funding sources.

By:K.D. Norris

Traffic Tuesday: Responding to the calls

Can you guess how many calls for service the Wyoming Department of Public Safety responded to in 2020?

By:Officer Jenni Eby, Wyoming Department of Public Safety

Herman E. Curtis left his mark, opened doors for others

Herman E. Curtis was a pioneer in the City of Wyoming, opening one of the first African American owned businesses in the city.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Traffic Tuesday Answer: To snowmobile or not

So can you ride a snowmobile in the city? Time to find out.

By:Jenni Eby, Wyoming Department of Public Safety

Local event focuses on helping area businesses

A special Saturday event at English Hills puts the spotlight on local businesses and their products.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Business Spotlight: The Pink Lounge, Dry Salt Therapy

Marking its first year, The Pink Lounge, Dry Salt Therapy, came to be after Jessica Ann Tyson’s daughter talked about how other cultures embraced the science of salt.

By:By Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

U.S. Navy sailor from Wyoming pictured in action on USS Theodore Roosevelt

WKTV brings you a photo, supplied by the U.S. Navy Office of Community Outreach, showing a local serving his country. Do you have someone currently serving? We’d like to know.

By:WKTV Staff

Traffic Tuesday: To snowmobile or not

With all the snow, it might be tempting to take a snowmobile for a spin down the street, but can you?

By:Officer Jenni Eby, Wyoming Department of Public Safety

COVID-19 vaccinations to be available at Metro Health’s community clinic

Metro Health promotes access to underserved groups hit hardest by the pandemic.

By:Jamie Allen, Metro Health - University of Michigan Health

Wyoming City Council paves the way for food trucks in the city

The city council approved a fee schedule to allow food trucks to operate with in the city.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma