City of Kentwood

Cleaning out the medicine cabinet? Dispose of drugs safely through take back events

Both Wyoming and Kentwood will be participating in the National Prescription Drug Take Day set for April 27.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kentwood Community Clean-Up Day set for Saturday, May 4

Residents wanting to “spring clean” their homes and yards may drop off a variety of items to the Kentwood Recycling Center

By:City of Kentwood

Ford Airport partners with county on SORT Program to increase recycling

Twenty new recycling bins have been placed through the airport terminal to help with the county’s effort to reduce waste.

By:Tara Hernandez, Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Employment Expertise: Refugee & Immigrant Employment Services at West Michigan Works!

If you are a new American, West Michigan Works! can provide opportunities to find a satisfying career in the United States.

By:West Michigan Works!

School News Network: ‘It was the right job for me – always has been’

A book-a-day keeps the class of East Kelloggsville Elemenatary teacher Cindy Prentler excited about reading.

By:Bridie Bereza, School News Network

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

Big things have small beginnings. Read on.

By:WKTV Staff

Meijer State Games of Michigan opens registration for summer games, hockey tourney

Since 2010, Meijer State Games of Michigan has hosted more than 65,000 athletes and contributed over $25 million in estimated economic impact to cities throughout Michigan.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood news you ought to know

Holy smokes, what a week… and it’s only Tuesday.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood among District courts concluding warrant, traffic ticket waiver effort

Individuals who have outstanding debts or would like to discuss any past-due fines and costs may still be able to get help.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood’s adaptive rec program, special podcast on sustainability on WKTV Journal In Focus

In Focus brings you the City of Kentwood’s important and unique Adaptive Recreation Program, and then the video version of a podcast we produced bringing together three guests on the subject of sustainability.

By:K.D. Norris

Kentwood establishes parks, trails and rec advisory committee; seeks members

The Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee will review improvements identified in the Parks and Recreation Business Plan, Parks Master Plan and Non-Motorized Trail Plan.

By:City of Kentwood

Kentwood Farmers Market seeks vendors for upcoming season

The Farmers Market provides community members the opportunity to buy a variety of goods ranging from produce, baked goods, syrup and cheese, to fresh-cut flowers, coffee and handmade items.

By:City of Kentwood

Kentwood to host family-friendly, educational Limb Loss Awareness 5K on April 27

Open to people of all abilities, the family friendly event will continue to raise funds for Kentwood’s adaptive recreation programs, which exist to provide people of all abilities a chance to recreate in a positive and safe environment.

By:City of Kentwood

Kentwood’s Parks and Recreation spring, summer adult rec programs beginning

Kentwood’s Parks and Recreation Department’s spring leagues start in April and May, while the summer leagues begin in June and July.

By:Drew Dargavell, WKTV Sports Intern

Kentwood to celebrate senior health and fitness at annual expo

The Kentwood Parks and Recreation Department annual Seniors Health & Fitness Expo will include more than 70 vendors, free health screenings and lunch.

By:City of Kentwood