City of Kentwood

School News Network: Superintendents support students in the face of DACA decision

By Charles honey and Erin Albanese School News Network   As a mother and grandmother, Teresa Weatherall Neal knows well the value of family. And [Read More]

By:Charles Honey and Erin Albanese, School News Network

Prep football wrap: 4 local teams bring 3-0 records into Week 4 of season

When was the last time East Kentwood, Kelloggsville, Godwin and South Christian all started the football season 3-0? We know!

By:Rob Gee/WKTV Citizen Journalist

Kentwood landfill update, Wyoming councilor Postema on latest WKTV Journal: In Focus 

On the latest episode WKTV hosts Kent County official talking methane mitigation Wyoming’s new city councilor talking about his learning curve.

By:WKTV Staff

The Rapid, talking millage, visits Chamber’s September WKTV Government Matters meeting

A status report on a planned millage renewal for The Rapid regional public transit system took centerstage at the Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Government Matters meeting.

By:K.D. Norris

WKTV features 9/11 documentary by Kentwood resident

WKTV to air Kentwood resident and artist James Kristan’s film “Moving on From 9/11: One Man’s Story” in honor of 9/11.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

School News Network: Helping New Arrivals Help Their Children

New Meadowlawn Elementary School Principal Tim Hargis recognizes the traits of dedication and perseverance in his English-language learner families, and sees how hard parents work to help their children be successful.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

WKTV has your complete local high school sports schedule

WKTV’s broadcast crew’s coverage of high school sports will continue this week with football Friday and a water polo tournament on Saturday, but there are lots other sports scheduled.

By:Mike Moll, Volunteer Sports Director

Frontier Airlines adds nonstop service to Fort Myers

Frontier Airlines announced a return to Grand Rapids last month, now including additional nonstop seasonal service to Fort Myers starting in December.

By:Tara Hernandez, Gerald R. Ford International Airport

School News Network: Teachers stock up on class supplies, with help

Wyoming’s Parkview Elementary School teachers demonstrated their love for new school supplies at the Teacher Resource Store, where they left with cartloads of notebooks, pencils, folders, paper and the promise to “pay it forward.”

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

School News Network: Sharing his expertise with ‘rising’ teacher leaders

While Michigan Teacher of the Year Luke Wilcox has already delved into his statewide responsibilities, he isn’t forgetting the new crop of teachers at East Kentwood High School. In fact, he plans to use his experience with them to impact

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Wyoming Lee’s season-opening win highlight’s prep opening week of local games

Wyoming Lee started its 2017 football campaign with a win by defeating New Buffalo, 26-8, on Thursday, Aug. 24.

By:Rob Gee/WKTV Community Journalist

School News Network: From TV Producer to Teacher to Principal

Getting to know Kentwood’s Meadow Lawn Elementary Principal Tim Hargis

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Ready for high school sports? WKTV and its volunteers hit the road starting this week

Starting this week, when Holland visits Wyoming High School for a football open season clash with the Wolves, WKTV will travel around the area for  football and other fall sports coverage.

By:K.D. Norris

County Commissioners approve merger, announce Kent County Community Action

The merger of the ACSET Community Action Agency and the Kent County Community Development/Housing Commission gained final approval Thursday, Aug. 24.

By:Kent County Board of Commissioners

Metro Cruise hits the teens as it marks its 13th year this weekend

New this year at the Metro Cruise is the Blessing of the Cars taking place on Thursday night and extended hours for Friday and Saturday.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma