City of Kentwood

Local talent in spotlight as St. Cecilia youth jazz groups hit the stage

St. Cecilia’s Youth Jazz Ensembles Concert is a free, public event scheduled for Sunday, May 19, at 7 p.m.

By:K.D. Norris

Kentwood Police issue amber alert for four-year-old

Update: The Kentwood Police Department has found 4-year-old Faith Cyndora Martinez safe.

By:Kentwood Police

Kent District Library unveils creative technology for patrons with special needs

MagnusCards assist patrons with cognitive special needs such as autism to check out materials and utilize other services.

By:Katie Zuidema, Kent District Library

Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood news you ought to know — the weekend edition

What are you doing this weekend? Need ideas? Hey! You’re welcome.

By:WKTV Staff

Local expert says key to building successful routine is little changes

Author Michelle Steffes sits down with WKTV to talk about the science of habits.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood, Kelloggsville voters approve millage renewals

Voters in both districts approved renewals for operating budgets.

By:WKTV Staff

City of Kentwood engineer named Michigan’s ‘Young Engineer of the Year’

Dan VanderHeide was recently honored by the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers during the MSPE Annual Conference in Lansing.

By:City of Kentwood

Rep. Huizenga mixes with Wyoming High students at recent youth leadership event

The students were among about 200 high school juniors from across the state in attendance at a recent Youth Leadership Summit.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood news you ought to know

It’s Tuesday afternoon, and you know what that means. Time for your weekly dose of fun.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood’s public art commission, big changes at Woodland Mall on WKTV Journal In Focus

On the latest episode of WKTV Journal In Focus the new Kentwood Arts Commission and we catch up with Woodland Mall, where there has been a massive rejuvenation during the last couple of years.

By:K.D. Norris

Kentwood’s Parks and Recreation gala will benefit adaptive recreation programs

The Vibe will take place on May 17 with advance ticket purchase through May 10, will feature keynote speaker Josh George.

By:City of Kentwood

School News Network: For some students, graduating takes five to six years – ‘and that’s OK’

Districts including Kentwood, Grand Rapids and Wyoming face distinct challenges in their four-year grad rates, partly because of their large immigrant/ELL populations. But they are making progress under the radar.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood weekend news you need to know

Kentwood Community Cleanup Day, Metro Cruise Dust-off, there’s a lot going on this weekend.

By:WKTV Staff

Metro Cruise Dust-Off, deadline for Miss Metro Cruise contest this Saturday

Metro Cruise revives up with annual Dust Off this Saturday at the Moose Lodge. Deadline for the Miss Metro Cruise contest is also this Saturday.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent County to livestream first State of the County address today

Kent County Administrator/Controller Wayman P. Britt and Board of Commissioners Chair Mandy Bolter will both speak.

By:WKTV Staff