City of Kentwood

Be safe: trick-or-treat safety tips for kids, parents

Halloween is filled with excitement and spooky tricks, but with Halloween being the deadliest night of the year for pedestrians.

By:Michigan State Police

Four Wyoming, Kentwood teams preparing to make deep playoff runs

For Tri-unity Christian, South Christian, Godwin Heights and East Kentwood, the first round of the playoffs can be a door to something bigger, but all four coaches are taking a “back-to-basics” approach this week.

By:Micah Cho, WKTV Sports Intern

What you need to know about Godwin Heights vs. S. Christian playoff game

This will be the 13th meeting between these two schools with South Christian leading 8-4 overall, but it’s the first meeting since the fall of 1983 when both teams were in the O-K White. 

By:Mike Moll, WKTV Volunteer Sports Director

We the People 2018 General Election: State House of Representatives Candidates

The 72nd and 77th districts of the House of Representative includes voters in the City of Kentwood and the City of Wyoming.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood police deputy chief explains importance of this week’s Drug Take Back Day

The community can prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.

By:WKTV Staff

We the People 2018 General Election: U.S. Congressional Candidates

Michigan’s 2nd District of U.S. House of Representatives includes voters in the City of Kentwood and the City of Wyoming.

By:WKTV Staff

We the People: Public School Candidates

Godwin Heights and Wyoming Public Schools are the only districts with contested school board races.

By:WKTV Staff

We the People 2018: Kent County Commission Candidates

Candidates for the Kent County Commission Districts 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, and 13. The election is on November 6, make sure to vote!

By:WKTV Staff

We the People 2018 General Election: State Senate Candidates

The 26th and 28th districts of the State Senate includes voters in the City of Kentwood and the City of Wyoming.

By:WKTV Staff

Jane Fonda to speak on economic justice at Fountain Street Church this Friday

The event — billed as “An Evening with Jane Fonda to Support One Fair Wage” and hosted by Michigan One Fair Wage Protect and Defend Campaign — is scheduled from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

By:K.D. Norris

WKTV adds local football playoff game to high school sports schedule

Godwin Heights (6-3) will play South Christian (5-4) on Friday. Other local games include 8-man action with Wyoming Tri-unity Christian (9-0) hosting Webberville (4-5) also on Friday, and East Kentwood (8-1) hosting Brighton (7-2) on Saturday.

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: STEM fair projects lead to university research spots

Four 2018 East Kentwood High School graduates used their senior STEM Fair projects to gain acceptance into a University of Michigan research program.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

On Tap: Harmony Hall goes political, Brewery Vivant eyes Kentwood expansion

Harmony Hall will host a night of political discussion on Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 6:30-8 p.m., 401 Stocking Ave. NW, Grand Rapids.

By:K.D. Norris

Kentwood invites community to enjoy South Kent Community Expo

With a timely, football/sports theme, there will be more than 60 booths offering products and services for consumers’ needs, many of them sports themed, as well as food trucks, police and fire vehicles, and other kids activities.

By:K.D. Norris

KDL Book Talks: Courtney Summers’ ‘Sadie’ is a real page-turner

The story of a missing girl becomes the obsession of a radio personality in Summers’ newest book.

By:WKTV Staff