City of Kentwood

Kent District Library and The Rapid launch Books on the Bus

The program provides a collection of books for all ages that are conveniently placed on buses for riders to enjoy.

By:Kate Zuidema, KDL

Santa Claus Girls keep tradition alive helped by Kentwood business

Dating from 1909, these days they operate out of the Knoll Inc. building on 36th in Kentwood.

By:WKTV Staff

South Christian girls basketball hosts Hamilton in final game on 68th St. floor

The Sailors dropped their season opener to visiting Hamilton, but the story of the game wasn’t really who won or lost.

By:Micah Cho, WKTV Sports Intern

Award-winning Sweet Adelines set to take the stage Saturday, Dec. 15

The Grand Rapids Sweet Adeline Chorus, which includes members from Wyoming and Kentwood, will be performing Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Grandville High School Auditorium.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Three millionth passenger surprised at Ford Airport

Sue Diehl had no idea when she stepped off her flight at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) that she would be walking into cheers, applause, gifts, and surprises.

By:Tara Hernandez, Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Wyoming, Kentwood kick off the holiday season in a big way

This weekend, locals say, begins the Christmas holiday season the area; make one or all three events.

By:WKTV Staff

Ford Airport to surprise three millionth passenger

Wednesday, Dec. 5, with a reception to also include surprises and giveaways for passengers flying that day.

By:Tara Hernandez, Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Kent County to host strategic planning community forum in Kentwood

The county is currently developing a strategic plan that will guide its leadership through the next five years, better reflecting the changing demographics, economics, and needs of the county. 

By:Kent County

Absentee student problem, ambitious county landfill plan on WKTV Journal In Focus

Find out about two countywide issues that impact public school students educational success rates and also the quality of the environment they will inherit.

By:K.D. Norris

Local schools participate in airport’s 24th annual Holiday Music Festival

The 24th Annual Holiday Music Festival will take place the week of Dec. 3-7 in the Ford Airport’s Grand Hall.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood’s PACE program promotes energy efficiency, renewable energy systems

The City of Kentwood has adopted a program to promote the installation of energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy systems in area properties.

By:City of Kentwood

School News Network: ‘She’s come so far’

Farhiya Abdullahi could earn her diploma as early as December. Compare that to a year ago when she had earned just four total credits.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Local high school sports schedule includes first WKTV featured game at South Christian 

Our first featured game will be Tuesday, Dec. 4, when we cover the girls basketball game between Hamilton and host South Christian.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: Kentwood, Wyoming weekend news you want to know

Looking for something to do this weekend and the coming week? WKTV has a few great ideas.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood’s holiday season (only) started with its Ugly Sweater 5K run

Next up will be the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Light Parade, slated for Friday, Dec. 7.

By:WKTV Staff