City of Kentwood

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

No, you’re not a superhero — that’s just pie in the sky. And don’t take the road less traveled this Thursday or you may find yourself running amok.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood’s Kalamazoo Avenue from 52nd Street to 60th Street to be closed Aug. 2

A detour route will be posted. Traffic delays should be anticipated.

By:City of Kentwood

Kent County Board of Commissioners, Sheriff explain ICE contract 

At last month’s board meeting, community members and representatives of Movimiento Cosecha GR shared concerns about a contract between the Kent County and the Department of Homeland Security.

By:Kent County Board of Commissioners

Wyoming Lions Club hosts free vision screening

On Wednesday, Aug. 1, the Wyoming Lions club will be hosting a free vision screening from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m at the Byron Communities Ministries, 8250 Byron Creek Dr. SW.

By:WKTV Staff

Encore of ‘Got Talent’ as Celebrate Kentwood returns Aug. 11

Kentwood City Hall and the surrounding area will be buzzing with activity as the community event returns for a day of fun and celebration.

By:City of Kentwood

Wyoming public safety millage, state senate candidate on WKTV Journal: In Focus

With primary election day coming, WKTV brings you two topics on the Aug. 7 ballot. 

By:WKTV Staff

Crane Wives return home for gig at Kentwood Summer Concert Series

After making recent tour stops throughout the country, the band will be returning home to play for the crowds that gave them their start.

By:Micah Cho, WKTV Intern

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

Primary Election 2018: WKTV informs you on the Republican State Senate 26th District race

WKTV has what you need to know about the race among Bob Genetski, Aric Nesbitt and Don Wickstra.

By:K.D. Norris

School News Network: GRPS considers transfer of center-based Special Education programs to Kent ISD

After decades of providing special-education services to students throughout Kent County, the Grand Rapids Public Schools Board of Education will soon decide whether to turn those programs over to Kent ISD.

By:Charles Honey, School News Network

GFIA halfway to three million passenger mark with record-breaking June

June 2018 marks another record-breaking month at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA), going down as the busiest June in the airport’s history.

By:Tara Hernandez, Gerald R. Ford International Airport

With election season — and security review — looming, state confident of cybersecurity readiness

With $11.2 million in new state and federal money for election security, the Bureau of Elections will hire a firm to perform the security review with initial findings expected before the November election.

By:K.D. Norris

School News Network: Leadership program put teens on track for summer jobs

Zayveon Hymon and Xavier Bailey are spending the summer as construction crew members, working on minor repairs, major projects and gaining valuable experience to carry with them as they move on to college and careers.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

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

Primary Election 2018: WKTV informs you on the Republican State House 72nd District race

WKTV has what you need to know about the race between incumbent Rep. Steve Johnson and challenger Jennifer Antel.

By:K.D. Norris