City of Kentwood

Wyoming’s ‘Chief’ Carmody, Republican house candidate on latest WKTV Journal: In Focus

On the latest episode of WKTV Journal: In Focus is the now retired Wyoming Director of Police and Fire Services Chief, as well as a candidate for a local state house seat.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates the opening of three businesses

Two new businesses open in Wyoming while a third opens its doors in Kentwood with the Wyoming Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce welcoming them all.

By:Wyoming Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce

State Police offers tips on personal fireworks safety this summer

An average of 240 people nationwide go to the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the month around the Fourth of July.

By:Michigan State Police

School News Network: ‘He tells me to never give up’

Learning to read words in English is one thing. Understanding phrases like “a friendly sort of darkness” or “amazing photographic memory” is quite another for English-language learners.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

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

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

By:WKTV Staff

Safe Resources for LGBT Seniors

Older adults who are LGBT don’t often find a warm welcome when they begin to participate in aging services. This initiative seeks to alleviate that dilemma.

By:Regina Salmi, Area Agency on Aging of West Michigan

Kentwood concerts kick off June 14 with Adams Family, run through Aug. 2

Other headliners at this summer’s series are West Michigan favorites The Crane Wives, May Erlewine and The Moxie Strings.

By:WKTV Staff

City of Kentwood Police Department offers summer safety tips

According to Police Chief Tom Hillen, crime incidents and arrests rise during the summer months.

By:City of Kentwood

City of Kentwood’s newest fire engine ready to come into service

The new 2018 Spartan Metro Star pumper was ordered last year to replace a 2002 pumper nearing retirement.

By:City of Kentwood

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

5 Local Things You Need to Know: For the weekend, to start next week

It’s Memorial Day weekend! Here are some things to know and do in the coming days.

By:WKTV Staff

Memorial Day ceremonies planned for both Kentwood, Wyoming

Many communities will be honoring those who have given their lives to serve this Memorial Day, set for May 28, including the communities of Wyoming and Kentwood. 

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Local business benefits from Consumers Energy’s EmPOWERing Kent County programs

Rishi’s International Beverage changed out light bulbs and lowered their energy costs, and the bottom line.

By:K.D. Norris

Woodland Mall’s ongoing redevelopment includes viewing wall, relocations

Installation will soon be complete of viewing windows where shoppers can follow along behind-the-scenes as the remainder of the former Sears store is torn down and the extended wing starts construction.

By:Woodland Mall

Kent County’s Excellence in Action Awards recognizes community action program, others

Award criteria is set through performance measures every department develops annually to promote a culture of excellence.

By:Kent County