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

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