City of Kentwood

Kelloggsville to host Kindergarten Round Up event

Residents with children who will be 5-years-old by Sept. 1, 2018 may register their child for kindergarten at the April 10th event.

By:WKTV Staff

Grandville team nabs top honors at FIRST Robotics event, Potter’s House named top rookie team

More than 800 students from around West Michigan, and as far away as Troy and Milan, competed at the two-day event in hopes of landing a spot in the state competition set for April 12-14 at Saginaw Valley State University.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

County to start monthly tornado/high winds warning sirens on Friday

Starting Friday, April 6, and continuing on the first Friday of every month at noon through October, tornado alarm testing should be heard in Kent County homes and businesses.

By:Kent County

Kent County’s MLK event holds special meaning to attendees, new top administrator

“Honoring the Dream” memorial event was held in memory of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the 50th Anniversary of his assassination.

By:K.D. Norris

Kent County to honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on April 4

Kent County’s Board of Commissioners, Administrator’s Office and Cultural Insight Council will host an event in memory of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the 50th Anniversary of his assassination.

By:Kent County

Kentwood Police Department seeks trail patrol volunteers

Trail Patrol Volunteers patrol parks and trails in the City of Kentwood by providing assistance to trail users and reporting problems.

By:Kentwood Police Department

Kent County’s new top administrator (and Wolverine), woman’s health advocate on WKTV Journal: In Focus

Given this week’s Wolverine return visit to the Final Four, In Focus just had to ask Wayman Britt about the lessons he learned on the basketball court and how that impacts his management style today.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood hosts Easter Egg Hunt March 31

The annual event will take place at the Kentwood City Hall, 4900 Breton Rd. SW.

By:City of Kentwood

Ushering in spring is an exhibit featuring Larry Blovits at the Pine Rest Leep Art Gallery

A new exhibit titled, “A view of my artistic journey from the past to the present,” by local artist Larry Blovits, opens at the Leep Art Gallery on April 4.

By:Colleen Cullison, Pine Rest

Kent County’s Lead Task Force, reverend turned candidate on latest WKTV Journal: In Focus

On the latest episode of WKTV Journal: In Focus, two members of the Kent County Lead Task Force, and one of the Democratic candidates attempting to unseat Republican U.S. Congressman Justin Amash.

By:WKTV Staff

WKTV featured games schedule takes break until baseball, softball available

While the spring broadcast schedule for the WKTV sports crew is still being completed it it expected to include boys baseball, girls softball, and girls water polo.

By:WKTV Staff

Ashley HomeStore takes over former MC Sports location in Kentwood

Ashley HomeStore takes over former MC Sports flagship location along 28th Street across from Woodland Mall.

By:Wyoming Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce

State and local roadwork plans part of Chamber’s March WKTV Government Matters meeting

Discussions ranged from international trade wars to local mental health care, but those spring pot-hole problems took center stage early.

By:K.D. Norris

East Kentwood grad returns home for concert with her band The Moxie Strings

Alison Lynn, who is a graduate of East Kentwood, will be heading to the Van Singel Fine Arts Center this Thursday with her group The Moxie Strings for a pre-Patrick’s Day celebration.

By:Kathy Richards, Van Singel Fine Arts Center

Taste of Kentwood returns with more food and fun

Interested in attending this year’s Taste of Kentwood? Snap up your tickets soon to secure your spot and be able to check out the newly renovated Kentwood Activities Center.

By:City of Kentwood