City of Kentwood

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

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