City of Kentwood

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

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