City of Kentwood

Ford Airport partners with Kendall College for gateway mural

The Airport approached KCAD to cover its blank construction wall, and a team of three KCAD students – with the support of five other students and staff – designed, created, and installed a horizontal world map.

By:Tara M. Hernandez, Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Meijer Gardens expansion includes expanded learning center, local community education opportunities

The expansion plans of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park announced last week will include an expansion the institution’s learning center, already a favorite of several Wyoming and Kentwood community organizations.

By:K.D. Norris

School News Network: Kelloggsville students urged to ‘Find What You Love’

If someone had told Greggory Hampshire how clinical psychologists spend their days (with lots of paperwork), he might not have pursued it as a career.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

WKTV Newscast: Kentwood’s 50th celebration continues

Our March 16 newscast highlights the Wyoming Department of Public Safety Awards along with what is new at the Grand Rapids Public Museum.

By:WKTV Staff

Local high school sports schedule: March 27-30

Looking for a Wyoming and Kentwood area high school varsity sports event to get out to? Here is your weekly list.

By:WKTV Contributor

Ford Airport hosts spring break passenger appreciation days; TSA offers advice for faster screening

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) is preparing for its busiest time of year with helpful travel reminders, and a bit of fun mixed in.

By:By Tara Hernandez, Gerald R. Ford International Airport

School News Network: Kentwood fifth-grade author keeps turning out new fiction

Oummu S. Kabba says no matter what she does or where she goes in life, she will always make time for writing.

By:Erin Albanese

Patti Sevensma exhibit opening at Pine Rest Leep Art Gallery

The work of local artist Patti Sevensma will be featured at the gallery starting March 27 in the exhibit “Innovative Artistry.”

By:Colleen Cullison, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services

Kentwood 50: City recognizes establishments that have been part of the community for 50 years or more

At a Kentwood 50 breakfast Thursday morning, Kentwood officials and leaders recognized about 23 local establishments that have been part of the city since its incorporation in 1967.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

School News Network: District faces deficit, hopes to maintain staffing

School News Network sits down with Wyoming Superintendent Thomas Reeder to discuss the May 2 Kent Intermediate School District 0.9 mill tax for local school districts.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Kentwood 50 talent show gives out ‘Golden Tickets’ to finalists

The City of Kentwood’s Kentwood’s Got Talent contest on Wednesday gave 11 finalists their “Golden Tickets” to the August finals.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood woman accepted for national philanthropy program

Johngerlyn “Jonse” Young, Director of Philanthropic Services at the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, has been selected to participate in the Council on Foundations’ 2017 Career Pathways program.

By:By Roberta F. King, Grand Rapids Community Foundation

School News Network: Drive-up DNA Lesson delivers STEM to school’s front door

During the lesson taught by Lindsay Grasman, a science lab educator at Food, Agriculture & Resources in Motion (FARM), fifth-graders learned about agriculture, and how genetics play a role in all living things including the crops raised by Michigan farmers.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Kent County Board approves funding for mental health court study

The Kent County Board of Commissioners recently voted to accept a $33,000 Mental Health Court Planning Grant from the State Court Administrative Office.

By:Lisa LaPlante, Kent County

Local high school sports schedule: March 13-18

Your weekly list of Wyoming and Kentwood area high school varsity sports events to get out to.

By:WKTV Contributor