City of Kentwood

East Kentwood boys win in double overtime at Caledonia to advance in basketball Districts

The Falcons, now 12-9, will face the 19-2 Wyoming Wolves at Middleville T-K, Wednesday, after Wyoming defeated the host Trojans Monday, 93-49.

By:Mike Moll, WKTV Sports Director

Kentwood Women’s Club to host discussion with ‘Rosie the Riveter’

Angie Morthland-Timan will channel “Rosie the Riveter” Wednesday, March 18, as part of Women’s History Month.

By:WKTV Staff

Flashfood to pilot new mobile app at SpartanNash, Family Fare

The Kentwood FamilyFare is one of five stores where the Flashfood is available.

By:Lauren DeVol, SpartanNash

Retired Kentwood Police Officer Kelly Baldwin remembered after battle with cancer

Her true character was evident by her daily display of thoughtfulness and generosity to everyone she came in contact with.

By:Kentwood Police Department

Ford Airport unveils art program highlighting local artists

For its debut, the program will feature two live muralists, Grand Rapids artists Nick Nortier and Kyle DeGroff.

By:Tara Hernandez, Gerald R. Ford International Airport

WKTV’s girls basketball district coverage begins at East Kentwood, moves to South Christian

WKTV has jumped into our prep March Madness featured game coverage this week as the state playoffs begin with local girls District tournaments.

By:WKTV Sports Staff

Kent County Health Department offers first videos on coronavirus facts, safety recommendations

There is a lot of information flying around the internet and the airwaves about the COVID-19 virus (coronavirus). The Kent County Health Department tells it straight.

By:K.D. Norris

Open houses focus on building vision for Division Avenue corridor

Residents and business owners were asked their views about Division Avenue and what they would like to see along the corridor.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Author Shanika Carter, library inclusion conversation, at KDL Kentwood on March 5

Author Shanika Carter’s new book “To Lead or Not to Lead” has the appropriate subtitle of “Breaking the Glass Ceiling Using Lessons from Your Past Experiences”.

By:K.D. Norris

Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood news you ought to know

From honoring their own to the United States’ only floating post office, we’ve got a few stories to share.

By:WKTV Staff

Taste of Kentwood — a community celebration — returns to Activities Center on March 12

The City of Kentwood invites all West Michiganders of all ages to a celebration of food, fun and local business.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood’s AMVETS Post 23 turns 70, will host dignitaries for ceremony Saturday, Feb. 29

The public is invited to a dedication ceremony at 4 p.m., with guest speakers and a POW/MIA Ceremony.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood’s August ballot will include millage question for park, trail and recreational improvements

The tiered millage would be dedicated solely to construct, operate, maintain and acquire parks, trails and recreation improvements and programs.

By:WKTV Staff

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

The WKTV coverage crew will be out twice the week, with Tri-unity Christian at Grand River Prep and then at Wyoming Potter’s House.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood Public Schools trustee Sylvia James appointed to Kent ISD School Board

James has lived in the Kentwood area for more than 25 years and says she is interested in expanding her reach to help meet the needs of students throughout the region.

By:WKTV Staff