City of Kentwood

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

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