City of Kentwood

Michigan’s Open Meetings Act: An introduction

Michigan’s Open Meetings Act provides requirements on meeting notices, minutes, and keeping the process open to public participation.

By:John Amrhein, Michigan State University Extension

Ford Airport breaks passenger record, surprises GRRand passengers

The Gerald R. Ford International (GFIA) Airport has set a new all-time passenger record for 2019, marking the seventh consecutive year.

By:Tara Hernandez, Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Valentine’s Dash 5K offer winter fun, benefits Kentwood’s Little Free Pantry

The City of Kentwood will host its third annual Valentine’s Dash 5K on Saturday, Feb. 8, with fun for all for a good cause.

By:WKTV Staff

East Kentwood boys basketball’s fast-paced game goal to be tested by undefeated Hudsonville

The Falcons have a modest early-season 2-4 record (0-1 in conference) as the team hosts Hudsonville (7-0, 2-0) Friday, Jan. 17, as part of a doubleheader of WKTV Sports Featured Games.

By:WKTV Staff

Local government leaders look ahead to 2020 at Chamber’s WKTV Government Matters meeting

The mayors of Wyoming and Kentwood, a county commissioner and state legislators, and representatives of federal officials took part of a wide-ranging inter-governmental leaders meeting Monday, Jan. 13.

By:WKTV Staff

U.S. Census focuses on hard to reach communities, offers guides in 59 languages

Local groups are stepping up to help educate residents about the U.S. Census.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

WKTV In Focus podcast of Community Conversation on Immigration available on-demand

The conversation included discussion on current immigration policies as well as proposed Michigan governmental action to change the state’s driver’s license laws.

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: ‘I would love to have a house that I own where my kids could play outside’

Data shows one in seven African American children in Kent County is in homeless system.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

WKTV has Wyoming, Kentwood high school sports schedules, featured game coverage

WKTV’s featured games this week will be basketball games at Wyoming high and East Kentwood.

By:WKTV Staff

Working well with other generations can serve as a win in the workplace

Generational differences in the workplace can be a challenge or an opportunity. What can you do to make it a great match?

By:Frank Cox, Michigan State University Extension

Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood weekend news you ought to know

What’s a little snow and ice when there is so much to do and see? We have a list of fun activities for the weekend.

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: Shooting for a greener school

Students at Kentwood’s Discovery Elementary School get creative about recycling.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

School News Network: Blessed by Brooklyn supports GRPS elementary school athletics

An East Kentwood teacher and her family turns a painful tragedy into making a positive impact on their community.

By:Phil de Haan, School News Network

Bello Spark’s Americana/rock fusion leads off Kentwood’s winter concert series Jan. 16

Bello Spark will lead off the annual Kentwood Winter Concert Series, where not only great music but also great food-trucks will be available.

By:WKTV Staff

Low unemployment has U.S. Census looking for applicants

To attract more applicants, the U.S. Census has increased pay rates with a range of $14 to $25 for the State of Michigan.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma