City of Kentwood
Snapshots: Wyoming and Kentwood news for Turkey Day week
We’ve got what you need to know this week, including what’s next, what’s new and what’s that?
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Ford Airport gets closer to 3 million passenger mark with October numbers
The Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) now sits less than 300,000 passengers away from setting another all-time annual record for passengers served.
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Kentwood’s holiday tree lighting, parade set; volunteers, parade entries needed
The City of Kentwood invites the community to begin the holidays with its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Light Parade, slated for Friday, Dec. 7.
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WKTV reviews fall high school sports highlights, plans winter schedule
The WKTV Featured Game winter broadcast schedule is being finalized but there will once again be boys and girls basketball coverage showcasing all of the local teams.
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Kentwood police help retailers prevent holiday thefts with Operation P.R.I.C.E.
Part of the program educates store employees on how they can discourage shoplifting and identify potential crime, as well as what to do when a shoplifter is caught.
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WKTV’s 18th Annual Turkey Bowl cable channel fest returns Thanksgiving Day
WKTV’s sports coverage crew was busy this fall, as our high school football Featured Game crew covered the biggest local games of the 2018 season.
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WKTV takes a look at Kentwood’s Police Volunteer, and why you should join
In a recent interview with Kentwood City Police Department Deputy Chief Richard Roberts, and local resident Pam Schichtel, WKTV Journal found out more about the program.
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Snapshots: Kentwood, Wyoming weekend happenings you need to know about
As one might have predicted, this weekend’s Snapshots heralds in the holiday season with festive things to do.
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County commission election, voting changes discussed at Chamber’s WKTV Government Matters meeting
The election aftermath dominated the discussion of inter-governmental leaders meeting Monday, Nov. 11, at the Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce’s Government Matters Committee’s monthly forum at Kentwood City Hall.
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Gerald R. Ford International Airport Preps for Thanksgiving with ‘Operation Handshake’
A welcome home for West Michigan troops and other festivities are on tap for the Thanksgiving holiday, and one of the busiest days of the year at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
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Wyoming leader recently named president of Rotary Club of Grand Rapids
Metro Health – University of Metro Health Statistics Relations Manager Chelsea Dubey is the youngest female to take the helm of the 105-year-old organization.
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Kentwood Mayor Kepley, city’s ‘hot’ zip code, on WKTV Journal In Focus
Kentwood’s 4 9 5 0 8 zip code was recently named the Hottest Zip Code in the nation by Realtor.com, beating out hot-spot cities such as Colorado Springs and Kansas City suburb Overland Park, Kansas.
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