City of Kentwood

Fundraiser for Kentwood ranch designed to educate residents about programs, impact

This Saturday the Equine Assisted Development located at the Old Tassell Ranch, 3224 32nd St. SE, will host its second annual Barn Bash Charity Concert.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

School News Network: Crestwood Middle schoolers pitch in to help protect waterways

Crestwood Middle School students spent a sunny Friday (before school ended) creating a natural space that keeps neighboring waterways clean and free of sediment.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Employment Expertise: Start Your Job Search on the Right Foot

Prior to applying for a job, you need a strong foundation to prepare for every step of the job search process. This workshop is a great first step.

By:West Michigan Works!

Chamber scholarship recipients offer a little advice to the upcoming Class of 2019

Don’t stress and enjoy the moment are some of the recommendations of two Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce scholarship recipients to incoming freshmen and the Class of 2019.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Parents are reminded to talk to their children about gun safety

33 percent of U.S. households have a gun in the house, and half of the gun owning households not properly securing their guns.

By:Michigan State Police

Safe propane tank disposal important for county worker safety

Kent County’s Recycling & Education Center has experienced two explosions in the last two years, both in June, from propane tanks.

By:Kent County

Kentwood summer concerts continue June 21 with May Erlewine

The Summer Concert Series offers free concerts and family entertainment on select Thursday nights from June to August.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood plans events to ask community to help ‘Plan Our Parks’

The first event will be held at Veterans Memorial Park from 6 to 8 p.m., and include complimentary ice cream for participants.

By:City of Kentwood

Kent County Friend of the Court opens the Responsible Parent Program Center

This new center makes it easier for participants in the program to meet with their case manager, see updated job postings, and apply for jobs on-line. 

By:Kent County

Employment Expertise: 5 Tips to Help You Change Careers

Do have any transferrable skills? These are skills that were gained in one job that can apply to another one, even in a different industry.

By:West Michigan Works!

Snapshots: Fun news you need to know from Wyoming, Kentwood and beyond

Sunday is Father’s Day — and here are some great ideas to celebrate dad.

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: Giving back as others gave to them

Seven years ago, the girls arrived in the U.S. unable to speak English and unfamiliar with American culture.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Diverse local Muslim community prepares for end of holy month of Ramadan 

A Ramadan prayer event planned at East Kentwood High School’s gym on Friday is expected to draw as many as 5,000 worshipers, according to event organizers.

By:K.D. Norris

Rep. Huizenga’s visit to Chamber’s WKTV Government Matters discussion draws crowd

The monthly forum allows public questions — which Rep. Huizenga, in the start of a reelection campaign season, faced during his visit.

By:K.D. Norris

Snapshots: Wyoming and Kentwood news you need to know

WKTV covers what’s important to Wyoming and Kentwood like no other media!

By:WKTV Staff