City of Kentwood

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

Recreational marijuana, county animal shelter discussed on latest WKTV Journal In Focus

Topics include the implementation of the state’s recreational marijuana law — and licensing of facilities approved to sell the now legal product — as well as how Kent County handles the difficult job of animal control.

By:K.D. Norris

Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood news you need to know

Have your pie, and while eating it, check out the stories of 2019 and a look at what is ahead for 2020.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood city commissioner to host ‘Community Conversation’ on immigration

A panel discussion, focused on America’s immigration policies, will take place on Thursday, Jan. 9, from 5:30-7 p.m., at Kentwood’s Broad Leaf Local Beer.

By:WKTV Staff

Heartside Ministry, Mel Trotter Ministries merge

After a two-year shared services agreement, the two homeless advocacy nonprofits merged at the beginning of 2020.

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: Living in cars, campers, motels and ‘doubled-up,’ homeless students struggle to succeed

Kent County’s booming housing market has left some area families out in the cold.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

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

January is jam-packed with high school sports most every night of the month as the winter season goes into full force.

By:Mike Moll, WKTV Volunteer Sports Director

Top stories of 2019 for Wyoming, Kentwood

From billboards to making our community a better place, here are some of the top headlines for 2019.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Snapshots: New Year, new you news for Wyoming, Kentwood

Healthy. We all want to be more healthy in the new year … looking for ideas? WKTV has them for your reading pleasure.

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: ‘It’s more than just me’

Having a stable living arrangement makes it possible for homeless youth to find a job.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Want music for New Year’s Eve? WKTV has an evening of concerts for you

Not into college football bowl games on New Years Eve? Want to catch some great music concerts? WKTV will replay its entire 2019 Kentwood Summer Concert Series to ring in the New Year.

By:WKTV Staff

GVSU, nonprofits launch initiative to aid homeless youth

The new program will provide a resources for teens and young adults experiencing unstable housing or homelessness.

By:Michele Coffill, GVSU

Gerald R. Ford International Airport completes $30 million apron reconstruction project

The terminal apron is where aircraft are parked, unloaded or loaded, de-iced and refueled.

By:Tara Hernandez, Gerald R. Ford Airport

Snapshots: 2019 WKTV Journal social advocacy interviews you might have missed

In this time of giving, and spending, WKTV asks you to think about giving to local groups that work in our community. Here area some ideas.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood City Commission adopts resolution supporting refugee resettlement in the city

Kentwood is one of the first communities in West Michigan to publicly affirm its support of resettlement in response to federal Executive Order 13888.

By:City of Kentwood