City of Kentwood

CHECK THIS OUT: Watch our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season (10-17-25)

Don’t miss these new and exciting WKTV Friday Night Highlights from local football games! OPEN HERE!

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

Davenport  football cruises in Motor City, beats Wayne State 49-14

Four scores from running back Cephus Harris combined with a revived passing attack led Davenport to victory over Wayne State Saturday. (Cephus Harris, Photo Courtesy WSU Athletics)

By:Bill Rohn, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Ford International Airport voted Best Small Airport in the Country by USA Today

The panel consisted of editors from USA TODAY and 10Best.com, expert contributors and industry sources.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood Police to host National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Oct. 25 

The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kentwood Police Department, 4742 Walma Ave. SE. KPD will collect tablets, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in its original container.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

CHECK THIS OUT: Watch our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season (10-10-25)

Don’t miss these new and exciting WKTV Friday Night Highlights from local football games! OPEN HERE!

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

Hudsonville squeaks past East Kentwood with touchdown on final play of game

It was a showdown for first place in the OK Red Friday when East Kentwood traveled to Hudsonville. The contest lived up to all the hype and then some as the Eagles edged the Falcons 43-42. (Photo Courtesy, Eli Reed)

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

Mobile food pantry schedule for Kent County, Oct. 11 – Nov. 7

Wyoming-Kentwood area organizations hosting mobile food pantries Oct. 11 – Nov. 7

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

LOOK at our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season (10-03-25)

Don’t miss these new and exciting highlights from several local football games from our latest Friday Night Highlights show of the season! Open here!

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

Helping homeless KPS students: a low-budget, challenging, yet rewarding endeavor

The number of Kentwood Public Schools students qualifying for services was 359 last year district-wide. The numbers have increased since COVID, and Sarah Weir, Student Services Liaison for KPS, estimates around 10 percent of students could qualify for services. (Supply room for KPS students/families in need. Photo Courtesy, Kentwood Public Schools)

By:Karen Gentry, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

East Kentwood starts fast, scores often against West Ottawa; showdown with Hudsonville next

There was no looking ahead to this Friday’s key OK Red showdown with Hudsonville for the East Kentwood football team as the Falcons struck early and often to defeat West Ottawa.

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

Wimee the Robot empowers millions of children through creativity and storytelling

Wimee the Robot is a children’s PBS character that has been inspiring youth to be creative, use their imaginations and learn through technology since 2016.

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

Check out our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season (9-26-25)

Don’t miss these new and exciting highlights from several local football games from our latest Friday Night Highlights show of the season! Open here!

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

City of Kentwood to host fourth Adaptive Recreation Expo 

The Oct. 2 event will feature local programs and resources for individuals of all abilities.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Check out our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season (9-19-25)

Don’t miss these new and exciting highlights from several local football games from our latest Friday Night Highlights show of the season! Open here!

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

East Kentwood falls short at Rockford in OK Red football showdown

Division 1 football heavyweights East Kentwood and Rockford battled it out Friday in an OK Red game. (Photo Courtesy, Eli Reed)

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