City of Kentwood

Explore the secret life of trees in KDL Kelloggsville upcoming book discussion

The City of Wyoming Tree Commission will host a book talk on the “Hidden Life of Trees” Nov. 8

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Gerald R Ford International Airport opens new cell phone lot

Those waiting for incoming passengers now have a place to park and wait for free at the airport.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood holiday season to start with disc golf tournament, Ugly Sweater 5K 

Fall Fling at Old Farm Park disc golf day will be Nov. 10, and the Ugly Sweater Cross County 5K run on Nov. 17.

By:City of Kentwood

Kent District Library goes mobile to reach underserved areas, improve reading proficiency

With the desire to get books in children’s hands, the Kent District Library turned to a low tech solution, a bookmobile.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Snapshots: Wyoming and Kentwood news you want to know

KDL Bookmobile is on the move, Godwin Heights eyes the playoffs, and two poets discuss words.

By:WKTV Staff

Next Kentwood’s Drug Take Back Day set for Saturday, Oct. 27

The Kentwood Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public the opportunity to rid their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.

By:Kentwood Police Department

Snapshots: Wyoming and Kentwood weekend news you want to know

Pumpkin family fun, fall festivals for shoppers and others, and a serious bit of theater — what’s your weekend plans?

By:WKTV Staff

‘Lasered in’ East Kentwood Falcons look to secure OK Red Championship

After securing playoffs, both Falcons head coach Tony Kimbrough and his players know there is still a lot to play for in the final two games.

By:Micah Cho, WKTV Sports Intern

Kids’ Food Basket unveils farm name and holds ground break ceremony for headquarters

Kids’ Food Basket, which services students in Wyoming and Kentwood, will construct a new home at a former Grand Rapids farm.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood cross-county bicyclist, riding for grandson, visits WKTV Journal In Focus

Guest host Keith St. Clair talks with Ken Smith, who recently completed a 3,500-plus coast-to-coast trip to raise funds for his grandson.

By:K.D. Norris

Final WKTV featured football games part of October high school sports schedule

Girls golf tournament time is here, other sports will follow soon, and football playoffs loom.

By:Mike Moll, WKTV Volunteer Sports Director

Gaines Township McDonald’s latest to be remodeled with new self-order kiosks

The renovations at the Kalamazoo McDonald’s include new self-order kiosks, table service, updated ways to pay and a redesigned seating area.

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: GRCC, Tech Center create a recipe for student bakers to earn college degree

Thanks to a new partnership between the Tech Center and Grand Rapids Community College’s Secchia Institute for Culinary Education, about 40 students are earning 20-25 free GRCC credits.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Arcanum Alloys relocates to Kentwood, creates 25 high-tech jobs

Kentwood Mayor Stephen Kepley said the city is delighted that Arcanum Alloys has chosen Kentwood as its new headquarters.

By:The Right Place

Tuesday, Oct. 9, is last day to register to vote for November ballot

Easy on-line registration information is available on the Michigan Secretary of State’s website.

By:WKTV Staff