City of Kentwood

5 Local Things You Need to Know: Headlines for the week

What’s happening in Wyoming, Kentwood and beyond? Get in the know here.

By:WKTV Staff

Local Sweet Adelines group snag first in regional competition, heading to international in 2019

The Kentwood-based Grand Rapids Chorus of Sweet Adelines brought home a first place win from the May Regional Competition in Cleveland, Ohio.

By:Colleen Pierson

Ford airport leader welcomes Sen. Peters’ introduction of bill to fund airport security

The Secure Airport Public Spaces Act, if passed, would allow airports to use existing federal funds to better protect public areas, including pick up and drop off areas, as well as baggage claim areas.

By:K.D. Norris

LocalFirst offers online business directory focused on businesses right in the neighborhood

LocalFirst’s own online business directory, available at LocalFirst.com, allows residents to connect to local contractors and service providers. 

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kelloggsville named a finalist for the Meijer Great Choices Student Film Festival

Tiler DeWitt, who attends Kelloggsville High School, is in the running for the 60 awards totaling $21,150 in prizes in the 2018 Meijer Great Choices Film Festival.

By:Kathy Richards, Van Singel Fine Arts Center

Baseball from Zion Christian, E. Kentwood on WKTV feature coverage schedule

Weather permitting, the WKTV feature coverage team will be at two key baseball games this week, one at Zion Christian High School and another at East Kentwood High School.

By:WKTV Staff

Meijer State games set for June with new competitions planned

The opening ceremony for the games will be held at East Kentwood High School on Friday, June 22.

By:WKTV Staff

Big trucks, free hot dogs: It’s Wyoming’s annual Public Works Day event

The City of Wyoming is celebrating National Public Works Week once again on Monday, May 21, at the Wyoming Public Works Department on Burlingame Avenue.

By:Allison Biss

City of Kentwood details list of summer road improvement projects

The City Commission has approved the resurfacing and maintenance program, which includes improvements to 22 miles of major and local roads, at a cost not-to-exceed $892,000.

By:City of Kentwood

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By:WKTV Staff

With 15-percent rise in April, GFIA passes one-million passenger mark earlier than ever

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) has reached the one-million passenger mark earlier than ever in its 54-year history.

By:Tara Hernandez, Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Democratic challenger to Rep. Huizenga, Kentwood commissioner on latest WKTV Journal: In Focus

Dr. Rob Davidson, Democratic candidate for Michigan’s District 2 U.S. House seat currently held by Republican Rep. Bill Huizenga, talks about why he is running.

By:WKTV Staff

Legislative reaction to ballot measures part of Chamber’s WKTV Government Matters discussion

The state’s prevailing wage law and possible new recreational marijuana use law was a key part of the discussion Monday, May 14, at Kentwood City Hall.

By:K.D. Norris

School News Network: Drama is back, and Kelloggsville students are ready to act

Sixteen Kelloggsville students are learning the ropes of play production, from character development to improvisation, while rehearsing to put on the school’s first play, “Honor Bright” May 18 and 19.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

It’s good ‘vibe’-rations as Kentwood hosts third annual parks and rec gala

Community members and friends are invited to attend The Vibe, a Parks and Recreation gala benefiting Kentwood’s Adaptive Sports programs set for May 18, which provide recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

By:Kentwood Parks and Recreation Department