City of Kentwood

WKTV Journal: In Focus looks at both sides in Kent County ICE contract issue

Movimiento Cosecha GR is protesting the county Sheriff’s department contract with the federal Immigration and Custom Enforcement agency, known as ICE.

By:K.D. Norris

Ford Airport Continues Growth in Eighth Straight Month of 2018

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport served close to 300,000 passengers in August.

By:Tara Hernandez, Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Undersheriff Michelle Young appointed as first female sheriff for Kent County

Kent County administration announced Thursday that LaJoye-Young will fill the unexpired term of Sheriff Larry Stelma, who retires on Nov. 1 of this year. 

By:WKTV Staff

City of Kentwood’s Fall Festival set for Oct. 20

Annual event includes Trunk or Treat, hayrides, face painting and more.

By:City of Kentwood

Results of Airport Area Residential Well Testing Indicate Drinking Water is Safe

Of 28 properties tested, all showed non-detect PFOA/PFOS results.

By:Tara Hernandez, Gerald R. Ford International Airport

School News Network: Godfrey Lee superintendent makes push for reducing absences

Kevin Polston, superintendent of Godfrey-Lee Public Schools, said that a few missed school days here and there may not seem like a big deal to a family, but it can quickly put a student on track for truancy.

By:Bridie Bereza, School News Network

Kentwood’s brush drop-off program to return Oct. 13

City’s drop-off site and annual leaf drop-off site to run concurrently.

By:City of Kentwood

School News Network: Michigan art teacher of year makes all subjects ‘artful’

In art, teacher Adrienne DeMilner’s classroom, a ’60s era-themed mural is taking shape, with far-out events, peace-loving beatniks and iconic locales coming together through painted expressions of the groovy decade.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Kendra Postma exhibit opening at Pine Rest Leep Art Gallery Oct. 3

Postma, a multimedia, collage, and ceramic artist, will have work on display through Ja. 2.

By:Colleen Cullison, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services

School News Network: Of travel, teaching, and Timberlake

Meet East Kelloggsville Elementary’s new principal, Beth Travis.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Snapshots: Wyoming and Kentwood fun news you need to know

ArtPrize comes home: loving Kentwood’s hugs, talented Wyoming dogs and WKTV brings Voices

By:WKTV Staff

POW-MIA Chair dedicated at Gerald R. Ford International Airport Military Welcome Center

Rolling Thunder Michigan Chapter Four donated the POW-MIA Chair of Honor at a ceremony at the airport.

By:Tara Herandez, Gerald R. Ford International Airport

‘Back to basics’, dominant Falcons hope to keep conference record perfect

Coach Kimbrough says “Anytime you have homecoming, you’re going to have a big crowd.”

By:By Micah Cho, WKTV Sports Intern

Kentwood ArtPrize artist embraces diversity, looks to make impact at ArtPrize 10

Kentwood artist Meochia Thompson brings her HUG campaign to ArtPrize, sharing kindness and goodness with all who attend.

By:Micah Cho, WKTV Intern

School News Network: Stress test:Students speak their minds on the M-STEP

School News Network asks area students how do they feel about standardized testing and how could the tests be improved.

By:School News Network