City of Kentwood

Gerald R. Ford International Airport breaks passenger record for fifth straight year

The Gerald R. Ford International (GFIA) Airport has set a new all-time milestone, marking the fifth straight year that the Airport has seen record-setting growth and recording the best year in airport history.

By:Tara Hernandez, Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Kentwood names first female police captain at Commission ceremony

The Kentwood Police Department has welcomed its first female police captain, Stephanie Morningstar, when she took the oath of office on January 16 at a City Commission meeting.

By:WKTV Staff

Migrant Legal Aid program, State Sen. MacGregor on latest WKTV Journal: In Focus

On the latest episode of In Focus, the Grand Rapids based Migrant Legal Aid organization discuss their group’s work to protect migrant workers’ legal rights.

By:WKTV Staff

Godwin boys hoops, EK swim action on WKTV featured games schedule

WKTV has also added to its January coverage schedule with a Tuesday, Jan. 30, basketball game at Wyoming Potter’s House.

By:Mike Moll, Volunteer Sports Director

Kentwood resident helps bring the story of the Civil Rights Act to life in Civic Theatre production

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre takes a look at how politics is played on Capital Hill in its current production of “All the Way,” the story of Lyndon B. Johnson, Martin Luther King, Jr., and the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

County’s mental health services being cut as state distances itself from funding shortfall problem

Department of Health and Human Services says funding shortfalls for Kent County’s community mental health provider is part of agreed “contract”. 

By:K.D. Norris

School News Network: Getting Real with Straight Talk

As part of a recent Student Council-designed Culture Week, East Kentwood High School students gathered on two days for Straight Talk during lunch periods.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

State Sen. MacGregor, Migrant Legal Aid program featured on latest WKTV Journal: In Focus

Michigan State Sen. Peter MacGregor (R-28th District, which includes the City of Wyoming) is working on a problem often faced by the state’s foster care providers.

By:WKTV Staff

OK Red boys basketball showdown on WKTV featured games schedule

WKTV’s sports crew will be on the road early this week with an OK Red conference boys basketball showdown as West Ottawa visits East Kentwood on Jan. 16.

By:Mike Moll, WKTV Volunteer Sports Director

Kentwood community celebrates MLK day with food drive, special program

City collects food for little free food pantry which has been so successful, Mayor Stephen Kepley indicates Kentwood may add a second location.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

School News Network: Limbs lost, she gives back with her heart

With the help of East Kentwood High School engineering students, social worker Pam Buschle made it possible to literally give a hand –- a 3-D-printed prosthetic one — to a child in need.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Local leaders start new year at Chamber’s January WKTV Government Matters meeting

Discussion ranging from national security to local mental health care were presented Jan. 8 as part of the Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting.

By:WKTV Staff

Responding to funding shortfall, Kent County’s mental health provider begins cuts, service reviews

Network180 has already made internal staffing reductions and will likely cut funding from several community-service groups.

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming vs. S. Christian hoops doubleheader on WKTV featured schedule

Key conference games, as well as Wyoming Lee’s annual Hall of Fame games, are on the schedule this week as WKTV’s sports crew will be on the road at Wyoming High School.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming approved tower for updated countywide dispatch system

As part of the surcharge for the 911 dispatch – approved by voters in 2016 – Kent County asked the City of Wyoming for space on the Gezon Water tower for new antennas as part of its new countywide dispatch services.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma