City of Kentwood

Kentwood and Great Lakes Disc host 10th Annual Freeze Fest Disc Golf Tournament and Food Drive Feb. 15

Donations from the Doubles Disc Golf Event will stock shelves at Kentwood’s Little Free Pantry.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Voices of Freedom: Liz Midkiff – Part 4

Hard Truths: Survivor Liz Midkiff reveals dangerous misconceptions about human trafficking.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

Ford International Airport FLITE Program selects companies to pilot Air Travel Technology Solutions

More than $200K in grants have been awarded to Innovative Air Travel Solutions. Look inside for more details.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

JUST IN! WKTV Friday Night Highlights Basketball: Jan. 23

Click here to see our latest edition of WKTV Friday Night Highlights featuring many recent basketball games from local boys and girls teams.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor/Sports Director, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood to Host Valentine’s Dash 5K on Saturday, Feb. 8

The timed Fun Run will benefit Kentwood’s Little Free Pantry. Look inside for more details.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kick out the cold this winter season with 100 energy saving actions from Consumers Energy

Customers can take control of home heating costs through these easy to implement strategies.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Voices of Freedom: Liz Midkiff – Part 3

Liz Midkiff was trafficked for two years before she found a way out. Held captive physically and emotionally, Midkiff finally had enough.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

Kentwood to Partner with Kent District Library on special event honoring Life and Legacy of MLK Jr. on Jan. 21

This Evening of Reflection, which features author Julian S. Newman, takes place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at KDL’s Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch, 4950 Breton Ave. SE.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

East Kentwood boys basketball team applying “10 times the effort”   

East Kentwood sophomore Jeremiah Cook (pictured) and Randy Chapman led the way for the Falcons with 20 points apiece. (WKTV Greg Chrapek)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Wedgwood’s Manasseh Project to offer FREE educational screening, conversation with human trafficking survivor on Jan. 22

“Film & Freedom: A Documentary & Discussion on Human Trafficking” will provide the community with resources and educate individuals on the realities of human trafficking.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

JUST IN! WKTV Friday Night Highlights Basketball

Click here to see our latest edition of WKTV Friday Night Highlights featuring many recent games from local boys and girls teams.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Sports Director/Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org

City of Kentwood to host annual Flashlight Yeti Hunt on Friday, Jan. 17

The City of Kentwood needs help finding the yeti again – this time on Friday, Jan. 17 at Stanaback Park. Details inside.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Snow Day! Care Resources participants revisit their youth with an indoor snowball fight

100 fake snowballs were launched inside Care Resource’s newest location in Lowell during a day of winter-themed activities.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

UPDATE: Kentwood Police Department identifies victim in Tuesday’s car fire death on 28th St. SE

Kentwood Police detectives continue to investigate this case and are awaiting results of an autopsy for a cause of death. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentwood Police Department Detective Bureau at 616-656-6604.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

City of Kentwood’s Winter Concert Series returns Jan. 16

The free Winter Concert Series will feature a range of music from local artists and a variety of food trucks.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org