City of Kentwood

Defining what is ‘under the influence’ with marijuana leaves gray areas for businesses

Business owners should take the time to review their drug policies, carefully considering their options.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

For the love of cars: Metro Cruise marks 15 years

The 28th Street Metro Cruise takes place Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23 and 24, along 28th Street and at the Rogers Plaza.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Woodland Mall to open new children’s play area with parent amenities too

A new and improved play area will host a grand opening event with music, giveaways and games from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 24.

By:Woodland Mall

‘Red Flag’ gun control laws discussed at Chamber’s WKTV Government Matters meeting

Gun control was one topic discussed as part of a wide-ranging inter-governmental leaders meeting Monday, Aug. 12, at Wyoming City Hall.

By:WKTV Staff

30+ food trucks, volunteer opportunities, at Kentwood’s End of Summer Food Truck Festival

The free-to-attend community event will be Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the parking lot of the Kent District Library’s Kentwood Branch and will also feature live music and a beer tent.

By:City of Kentwood

Kent County seeking community applications for library board, other boards and commissions

Kent County may be governed by the elected Board of Commissioners, but a ton of advisory and oversight work is done by various boards, commissions and committees.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: Wyoming and Kentwood news you ought to know

Kalamazoo may have a ‘gal,’ but the Ford Airport has a new chief and the City of Wyoming has new memorial highways honoring three fallen soldiers.

By:WKTV Staff

Gerald R. Ford International Airport announces new police chief

William “Bill” Nowicki has been hired as the new Chief Airport Law Enforcement Officer for the Ford Airport.

By:Tara Hernandez, Gerald R. Ford International Airport

As part of legislative effort, Sen. Peters seeks citizen stories on possible wage theft

As part of a federal investigation into illegal wage theft practices that “harm American workers,” his office is asking for worker input on possible wage theft in their lives.

By:WKTV Staff

North half of Forest Hill, Burton intersection closed beginning Friday, Aug. 9

The north half of the Forest Hill and Burton intersection is closed as of Friday, Aug. 9.

By:WKTV Staff

For Kentwood Police Chief Hillen, National Night Out is always special, but some more memorable

In Kentwood alone there were more than 20 events where Kentwood police officers, firefighters, city leaders and McGruff the Crime Dog joined residents for the annual community-building night.

By:K.D. Norris

SpartanNash Foundation, store guests raise $300,000 to support patriotic partners

The funds will be split between three nonprofit organizations that support military heroes, their families and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

By:Lauren DeVol, SpartanNash

Summer has been busy with a distillery, a winery, two other businesses opening

The Wyoming Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed four new businesses including Wise Men Distillery and Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant.

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: Summertime means first time working for area students

Two local students are among 10 learning how to transition from school to the workforce through a program at the Kent ISD.

By:Cris Greer, School News Network

Kent County advises of Emergency Alert System test Wednesday, Aug. 7

The planned test of the country’s Emergency Alert System will not include wireless emergency alerts through wireless devices such as cellphones.

By:WKTV Staff