City of Kentwood

Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood Weekend News

Getting ready for the holidays? Well we have some must-not-miss events and a few holiday tips as well!

By:WKTV Staff

City of Kentwood appreciates, welcomes community volunteers serving on boards, committees and commissions

A special volunteer reception Nov. 21 at the Kent District Library’s Kentwood Branch celebrated citizens “that make the City of Kentwood special.”

By:K.D. Norris

Gerald R. Ford International Airport ready for Thanksgiving with ‘Operation Handshake’

Thanksgiving is expected to be the business time of the year for Ford Airport. So here are some tips to fly through.

By:Tara Hernandez, Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Santa Claus Girls, still at home in Kentwood, have work to be done and support needed

Even after 110 years, the Santa Claus Girls’ army of volunteers gain new inspirations but can always use a little more community support.

By:K.D. Norris

Kentwood’s holiday tree lighting and light parade set for Dec. 5; entries, volunteers sought

As with any large community event, the City relies on volunteers at the event, and parade entry is still available.

By:City of Kentwood

Chef VanHorn expands business, opens YoChef’s Cafe

The newly opened cafe will be offering breakfast and lunch items along with nitro coffee and tea.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Ron Draayer takes seat on Kentwood City Commission

Draayer took the oath of office on Nov. 13 for the four-year term, filling the seat of former commissioner Michael Brown.

By:City of Kentwood

School News Network: Learning their way

On any given day at East Kelloggsville Elementary, you’ll find teacher Jacky Hamann and a handful of students hard at work.

By:Bridie Bereza, School News Network

Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood news you ought to know — weekend edition

Time to get into the holiday spirit. Here are some doings to check out and tips on surviving visits from the fam.

By:WKTV Staff

City of Kentwood promotes Richard Roberts to Police Chief

Roberts succeeds former Police Chief Thomas Hillen,and will lead a team of nearly 95 personnel, including 70 sworn police officers.

By:City of Kentwood

Local leaders hear from vets at Chamber’s Veterans Day Government Matters meeting

WKTV recorded the meeting, which also included some discussion on state government budget issues, and is making it available on WKTV’s on-demand website (wktvlive.org).

By:WKTV Staff

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

Hosted by Kentwood Commissioner Emily Bridson, the Keynote Speaker of the public event was Judge William G. Kelly, the chief judge for Kentwood’s 62B District Court.

By:WKTV Staff

On Tap: Bell’s ‘goin’ dark’ as it honors veterans, KDaLe book-lovers plan local events

Bell’s gets patriotic, KDaLe visits Wyoming and Kentwood pubs, and its not too early to think spring (beer festivals).

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming Kentwood Chamber welcomes two new businesses

Culver CPA Group and Susan Sherwood’s Farm Bureau Insurance office are the newest businesses to the community.

By:WKTV Staff

‘Code Blue’ in effect to keep homeless neighbors safe, warm

In preparation for plummeting temperatures, Mel Trotter Ministries is shifting into a ‘code blue’ status to ensure men, women and children experiencing homelessness are safe.

By:Abbey Sladick, Mel Trotter Ministries