City of Kentwood

Ford Airport to surprise three millionth passenger

Wednesday, Dec. 5, with a reception to also include surprises and giveaways for passengers flying that day.

By:Tara Hernandez, Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Kent County to host strategic planning community forum in Kentwood

The county is currently developing a strategic plan that will guide its leadership through the next five years, better reflecting the changing demographics, economics, and needs of the county. 

By:Kent County

Absentee student problem, ambitious county landfill plan on WKTV Journal In Focus

Find out about two countywide issues that impact public school students educational success rates and also the quality of the environment they will inherit.

By:K.D. Norris

Local schools participate in airport’s 24th annual Holiday Music Festival

The 24th Annual Holiday Music Festival will take place the week of Dec. 3-7 in the Ford Airport’s Grand Hall.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood’s PACE program promotes energy efficiency, renewable energy systems

The City of Kentwood has adopted a program to promote the installation of energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy systems in area properties.

By:City of Kentwood

School News Network: ‘She’s come so far’

Farhiya Abdullahi could earn her diploma as early as December. Compare that to a year ago when she had earned just four total credits.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Local high school sports schedule includes first WKTV featured game at South Christian 

Our first featured game will be Tuesday, Dec. 4, when we cover the girls basketball game between Hamilton and host South Christian.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: Kentwood, Wyoming weekend news you want to know

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

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood’s holiday season (only) started with its Ugly Sweater 5K run

Next up will be the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Light Parade, slated for Friday, Dec. 7.

By:WKTV Staff

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