City of Wyoming

Exploring Michigan’s spooky side in the Grand Rapids Ghost Hunter’s podcast

Michigan measures very high on the mysterious meter with Bigfoot, Dogman, and lake monster sightings, significant UFO sightings, haunted ships and lighthouses, roads, cemeteries, libraries, and museums.

By:Wayne Thomas, Grand Rapids Ghost Hunters Paranormal Podcast

A year without the Santa Claus Girls, on this episode of WKTV Journal In Focus

On this holiday episode of WKTV Journal In Focus, we catch up with the Santa Claus Girls, a local non-profit which has been a Christmastime staple in West Michigan for more than 100 years. . . . Until this year.

By:K.D. Norris

County, aiding parents as well as children, allocates latest round of Ready by Five early childhood millage grants

The early childhood programs are funded by a countywide milage and provide services to children under age five — and their engaged parents.

By:K.D. Norris

Time of giving: Woodland Mall, retailer Vera Bradley, community giving to Feeding America

Through Dec. 13, the mall retailer is collecting nonperishable food items for local nonprofit Feeding American West Michigan, and Woodland Mall is matching each food item with a $1 donation.

By:K.D. Norris

Photo Gallery: A look at the Wyoming Gives Back broadcast

By Joanne Bailey-Boorsmajoanne@wktv.org On Dec. 3, WKTV presented the first live broadcast of Wyoming Gives Back. The program was hosted by Wyoming Mayor Jack Poll [Read More]

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent County commissioners issue social media ‘Takeout Challenge’ to support local restaurants

The campaign encourages people to order takeout from local small businesses and publicly challenge three others to do the same. #KCTakeoutChallenge

By:K.D. Norris

State COVID-19 Racial Disparities Task Force interim report shows progress in protecting communities of color

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today praised the work of the task force, chaired by Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II and including a local member from Spectrum Health.

By:K.D. Norris

Prizes, holiday fun all part of the Wyoming Gives Back live broadcast

The fun will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 on WKTV Comcast Channel 25 and AT&T U-verse Channel 99.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Local chamber urges small businesses to apply for just announced state relief grants

Governor Whitmer announced this week a $10 million grant program to provide up to $15,000 grants to small businesses “disproportionately” impacted the COVID-19 virus,

By:K.D. Norris

City of Wyoming seeks applicants for Deputy City manager position

Interested candidates have until Dec. 13 to submit an application.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming police seeking information on Nov. 27 homicide

By Joanne Bailey-Boorsmajoanne@wktv.org The Wyoming Department of Public Safety is looking for anyone with information about a Nov. 27 homicide to contact the department or [Read More]

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Head down memory lane with a look at West Michigan’s premiere car event, Metro Cruise

Since COVID prevented this year’s annual Metro Cruise event, WKTV will present a special celebrating the iconic car show’s past 15 years.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Degage seeks donations, volunteers for annual Christmas store

The Center for Physical Rehabilitation locations in both Wyoming and Kentwood are accepting donations for the Degage Christmas Express store through Dec. 9.

By:Anna Johns, WKTV Intern

Wyoming Gives Back still collecting toys for this year’s event

Residents have until Nov. 30 to drop off a toy and receive a raffle ticket. Winners will be announced on Dec. 3.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

School News Network: No ‘bad’ apples here

Even in a pandemic, area schools continue to provide creative programs. Also essential workers can still qualify for the Futures for Frontliners program.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma