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?

By:WKTV Staff

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.

By:Tara Hernandez, Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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.

By:City of Kentwood

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.

By:Mike Moll, WKTV Volunteer Sports Director

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.

By:City of Kentwood

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.

By:WKTV Staff

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.

By:Zac Sgro, WKTV Intern

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.

By:WKTV Staff

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.

By:WKTV Staff

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.

By:Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Snapshots: Wyoming and Kentwood news you need to know

Important stuff. Right here, right now.

By:WKTV Staff

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.

By:K.D. Norris

Carbon Monoxide safety and awareness important year-around

With fall’s colder temperatures across Michigan signaling the start of the deadliest season for carbon monoxide (CO) poisonings.

By:Consumers Energy

Snapshots: Kentwood, Wyoming weekend news you need to know

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

By:WKTV Staff