City of Kentwood

December’s high school sports schedule begins WKTV’s winter sports coverage

WKTV will bring one or two events each week to viewers, mostly basketball but some hockey, starting this week.

By:Mike Moll, WKTV Volunteer Sports Director

Kentwood police’s P.R.I.C.E. operation continues holiday theft prevention effort

Operation P.R.I.C.E. is an educational program that has helped area retailers reduce crime during the holidays since 2014.

By:City of Kentwood

A local organization provides the ‘springboard’ for entrepreneurs to get started

For more than three years, SpringGR has been helping area residents achieve the dream of owning and operating their own business.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Deaf person support group brings ‘Signing Santa’ event back for 10th year

This time of the year, one opportunity often unavailable to local deaf and hard of hearing children is simply visiting — and communicating with — Santa.

By:WKTV Staff

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