City of Kentwood

‘WKTV Journal: In Focus’ looks at non-profits serving the community

One of the goals of WKTV’s new public affairs show is highlighting the work of local non-profits working to serve Wyoming and Kentwood.

By:WKTV Staff

Residents take up the call, heading out to meet their neighbors during National Night Out

It was a perfect night to get out and meet your neighbors as both Kentwood and Wyoming celebrated National Night Out.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

‘WKTV Journal: In Focus’ looks at GVSU-led VoiceKent survey plans

On the latest episode of “WKTV Journal: In Focus”, WKTV’s new public affairs show, we bring to the public a discussion on the VoiceKent survey plan.

By:K.D. Norris

Turn your porch light on and join your neighbors for National Night Out

Both the cities of Kentwood and Wyoming will be observing National Night Out, Aug. 1, with almost 30 neighborhood parties taking place in the two communities.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Three communities come together for annual clean up of Buck Creek

The communities of Wyoming, Kentwood and Grandville come together for the annual Buck Creek Clean Up set for Saturday, Aug. 5. Volunteers are still needed.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kids can ‘take flight’ in Gerald R. Ford International Airport’s new play area

Through a partnership with Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, the airport now has a new play area complete with replica helicopter and air traffic control tower.

By:Tara Hernandez, Gerald R. Ford International Airport

‘WKTV Journal In Focus’ debuts with Kent County clerk talking voting security

On the debut episode of WKTV’s new public affairs show, WKTV Journal In Focus, Kent County Clerk Lisa Posthumus Lyons discusses new voting machines and a continued focus on security.

By:K.D. Norris

HIS Dance Academy announces new partnership with The Salvation Army

HIS Dance Academy and The Salvation Army Kroc Center are proud to announce a new partnership to provide and expand Kroc Center dance programming beginning this fall.

By:Jon Shaner, The Kroc Center

Local physician completes first U.S. case for end-stage critical limb ischemia

Metro Health – University of Michigan Health physician, Jihad A. Mustapha, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is the first in the U.S. to complete treatment on a patient utilizing the LimFlow Percutaneous Deep Vein Arterialization (pDVA) System.

By:Jennifer Hoff, Metro Health

Southern Senior Little League rolls into tonight’s state finals, and WKTV will be there

Southern defeated District 4 Commerce 27-3 in five innings to advances to the Michigan state Senior Little League tournament finals today.

By:K.D. Norris

City of Kentwood is looking for a few good volunteers

City of Kentwood hosts volunteer party July 18 for its upcoming Celebrate Kentwood.

By:WKTV Staff

Southern Senior Little League silences St. Clair; heads to Sunday showdown with Commerce

Southern stays undefeated as it will play District 4 Commerce on Sunday at 4 p.m.

By:K.D. Norris

Southern Senior Little League to defend state title in weekend tournament

The state Senior Little League tournament will be hosted by District 9 Southern Little League this weekend — and WKTV will be broadcasting it.

By:K.D. Norris

Kentwood Concert Series continues with Kalamazoo’s The Mainstays

After a week break, the Kentwood Summer Concert Series picks up again this Thursday with funk and solo group The Mainstays.

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: Student Talent plus Technology Tackle Pollution Problem

Welcome to 21st-century biology, where students have tools like drones for snapping photos from a bird’s eye view, 3-D printers for creating three-dimensional models and smartphones to create video.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network