City of Kentwood

We the People 2018: Election Guide

How to find your polling place, what to do if you don’t have a photo ID, who the candidates are, these questions and more are answered.

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: Helping young children the purpose of countywide millage request

Kent County voters are being asked to approve a 0.25 mill property tax levy that would provide an estimated $5.7 million a year to agencies and programs that support early childhood development programs.

By:James Harger, School News Network

School News Network: Collaboration centers in every school to foster student engagement

East Kentwood High School students gathered in the Collaboration Center, a large wide-open space fully equipped with technology.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Voter registration — local, county and statewide — setting new records as Nov. 6 looms

If voter registrations are any indicator, all indications are that next week’s Nov. 6 presidential-midterm election turnout could also be record-setting.

By:K.D. Norris

Kentwood, to improve community access, tries new city hall hours starting Nov. 12

The City identified alternate office hours that would meet the public need and provide greater access to in-person services.

By:City of Kentwood

East Kentwood narrowly tops Brighton, moves on to Saline for second-round playoff game

Just like Brighton, the Falcons have never faced Saline. With an unfamiliar opponent, on the road, East Kentwood must be ready.

By:Micah Cho, WKTV Sports Intern

Kentwood’s annual Fall Festival’s Trunk or Treat brought the family fun to community

There was a whole bunch of kids and candy, and a fair amount of spooky things, at the city’s annual Fall Festival … and WKTV was there.

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: Grant will help prepare Wyoming area students for college

Grand Rapids Community College is the recipient of a $2.1 million, six-year grant from the U.S. Education Department to boost chances for all students to succeed in college and beyond.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Ford Airport on Pace to Break Three Million Passenger Mark

The three million passenger mark is drawing in closer after the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) recorded another month of record growth with a September that served 255,888 passengers.

By:Tara M. Hernandez, Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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