City of Kentwood

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

Snapshots: Wyoming and Kentwood news you might have missed

These stories might have passed you in the morning rush, but a new principal in town, a good deed done and free rides all deserve a look.

By:WKTV Staff

National Night Out activities take place today, spend sometime getting to know your neighbor

Here is a rundown of just some of the activities taking place tonight in the cities of Kentwood and Wyoming.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood’s National Night Out includes Master Plan information at Woodland Mall

During the same hours as National Night Out events, 3-5 p.m., city planning staff will be present to discuss planned and possible future planning of the 28th Street and 29th Street commercial corridor.

By:WKTV Staff

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

Won’t you be our neighbor? National Night Out this coming Tuesday is the perfect excuse.

By:WKTV Staff

August high school sports schedule includes WKTV featured football game

Beginning on Aug. 16, fall seasons all get under way throughout the last two weeks of the month leading to Labor Day weekend.

By:Mike Moll, WKTV Volunteer Sports Director

Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood news you ought to know

This cool photo has absolutely nothing to do with the content of this story but everything to do with Area 51.

By:WKTV Staff