City of Kentwood

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

Several community events planned to honor veterans

The City of Wyoming hosts a Veterans Day Breakfast as the Chamber hosts Government Matters at the AMVETS Post 23 on Nov. 11.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: Kentwood, Wyoming weekend news you ought to know

Craft shows, “Home Alone” and a week full of honoring our veterans.

By:WKTV Staff

Chamber’s Veterans Day Government Matters meeting to be held at Kentwood AMVETS Post

The Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce’s Government Matters Committee’s monthly forum will be fittingly held at Kentwood’s AMVETS Post 23.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood city commissioner to host ‘Community Conversation’ on homelessness

City of Kentwood Commissioner Emily Bridson will host a Community Conversation on Homelessness Sunday, Nov. 10, from 2-4 p.m., at Broad Leaf Local Beer.

By:WKTV Staff

Now serving: The Cheesecake Factory at Woodland Mall opens for business

Officials for The Cheesecake Factory believe they have found the perfect spot at Woodland Mall for its newest restaurant.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Ron Draayer wins Kentwood commission race; unopposed incumbents to return

Unofficial final results from the Kent County Elections office had Draayer with 1,335 votes, Benoit with 845 and 11 write-in votes for others.

By:K.D. Norris

Snapshots: Kentwood, Wyoming news you need to know

Cheesecake, a duck and Santa…November starts off with a mix bag of events.

By:WKTV Staff

GVSU’s Health Forum of West Michigan brings medical, legalized marijuana health issues to light

While the event was focused on the implications for the health care industry, a wide range of topics were discussed.

By:K.D. Norris

Local organization looks to partner with churches to help provide food to area students

Hand2Hand is seeking to partner with churches in Kentwood, Godfrey-Lee, and Godwin Heights.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood to host disc golf doubles tournament and food drive

The City of Kentwood and Great Lakes Disc Golf have partnered to offer the third Fall Fling event, a doubles disc golf tournament and food drive, on Saturday, Nov. 9.

By:City of Kentwood

Retiring Kentwood Police Chief Hillen talks past, future on latest WKTV Journal In Focus

The Chief talks about his career, his department’s accomplishments, and how law enforcement has changed since he first sat in a patrol car.

By:K.D. Norris