City of Kentwood

Don’t miss WKTV’s Friday Night Highlights Golden Gloves action, PART 1

WKTV Hosts Bob Serulla and Jordan Shimmell walk you through the Michigan Golden Gloves Championships in this exciting Friday Night Highlights Golden Gloves edition PART 1. Boxer Junior Rios stops by the studio as well.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor/Sports Director, greer@wktv.org

Check out these Metro Cruise Dust Off photos from last Saturday at the Wyoming Moose Lodge

Take a look inside at these cool photos from the Metro Cruise Dust Off. (Photos Courtesy of Metro Cruise and Tom De Vette Photography.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood invites community members of all ages to Kickoff to Summer Celebration May 31

The festival will feature food trucks, live music and more on Saturday, May 31. Click open for more details.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood Police Department seeking high school applicants for Youth Academy

This four-day program in July will offer hands-on experience in police training and operations. Look inside for more details.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Fatal two-car accident Friday on 28th and Radcliff in Kentwood

One person died and two were injured in a two-car accident at 4:42 p.m. Friday at 28th St. and Radcliff Ave.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

“Cinderella’s Ball”: 80 local seniors attend senior prom hosted by Care Resources

Care Resources recently hosted its own “senior prom” for program participants, ages 55 years and older, at its Grand Rapids facility.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

Floyd Mayweather Sr. sparks Siderio Mitchell to first Golden Gloves state title Saturday; East Kentwood boxers keep winning tradition alive

Siderio Mitchell won a state title in the 141-pound Open Division), while two East Kentwood boxers grabbed state championships as well. Look inside for all the results.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Metro Cruise Dust Off Saturday at the Wyoming Moose Lodge; 200+ show cars

Don’t miss the exciting kickoff to the car cruisin’ season with the Metro Cruise Dust Off Saturday at the Wyoming Moose Lodge. Look inside for more details.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org

Local boxing coach knows Golden Gloves inside and out: Take a peek at his La Casa Boxing Club

La Casa Boxing Club Owner Anbrocio Ledesma readies his boxers for the Michigan Golden Gloves State Finals this weekend at Aquinas College. (Photo Courtesy, Jaylah Lewis)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Boil Water Advisory in place for Kentwood customers on City of Wyoming Water System

The areas of Kentwood under the boil water advisory are east of Division Avenue to Madison Avenue and from the north side of Maplelawn Street to south of Harp Street. Open story for more details.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Ford International Airport welcomes veterans for Mid-Michigan Honor Flight

Community members are invited to attend the Welcome Home Reception, which is a public event held at the Airport on Wednesday, April 30, at 8:40 p.m., and is an opportunity to greet and thank Veterans for their service.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood Community Cleanup Day May 3

The City of Kentwood will offer its annual Community Cleanup Day on Saturday, May 3, to help residents “spring clean” their home and yard. Look inside for more details.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood Public Schools breaks ground on state-of-the-art Multipurpose Indoor Facility

The 107,000-square-foot facility will serve as a hub for athletics, recreation, educational programming, and large community and school gatherings.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

884 measles cases confirmed across the United States; Michigan and Kent County health officials react to the arrival

In Michigan, there have been nine confirmed cases of measles, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. (Image Courtesy, pxhere.com)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Ford International Airport introduces first-ever mascot, Jerry the Jet

Jerry the Jet™ will enhance the airport experience for guests and promote aviation in the community.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org