City of Kentwood

City of Kentwood seeks candidate to fill commission seat

The City of Kentwood is looking to fill a Commissioner-At-Large position and will be taking applications through March 10.

By:WKTV Staff

Recycling Facility in Grand Rapids shut down due to baler malfunction

UPDATE: The Kent County’s Recycling & Education Center is now open and processing recycables as of 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22.

By:Kristen Wieland, Kent County Department of Public Works

Kentwood resident reveals a little behind the mask magic in company’s upcoming production

Hole in the Wall Theatre, lead by Kentwood resident Tim Corbett, is set to charge back on the stage this weekend during the annual theater festival Lake Effect Fringe Festival.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Game on: WKTV’s featured games for Feb. 20-25

This week, WKTV coverage crew will be at East Kentwood for girls basketball game Feb. 21 and a hockey game on Feb. 25.

By:WKTV Staff

Local high school sports schedule: Feb. 20-27

Here is your weekly list of Wyoming and Kentwood area high school varsity sports events.

By:Mike Moll

Spring-like weather has Kaufman Golf Course, along with others, open Monday

Tee times are being accepted today through Kaufman’s pro shop. Other area courses, such as Maple Hill and Pines Golf Course, also are planning to be open.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Get to know your neighbor at the first-ever Wyoming Winterfest

This Saturday, seven different locations will have a variety of activities to help residents start the conversation about what they can do to improve their neighborhood.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Game on: WKTV’s featured games for Feb. 14-17

This week in WKTV’s coverage crew will be at Wyoming Lee for boys basketball game and then at East Kentwood for a hockey game.

By:WKTV Staff

Local high school sports schedule: Feb. 13-20

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

By:Mike Moll

Local Dyer-Ives poetry contest open for submissions

The annual Dyer-Ives Poetry Competition is now accepting original and unpublished poetry submissions from residents and students in Kent County.

By:WKTV Staff

Local Government Matters: Chamber to host informational meeting

The Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce’s Government Matters Committee meeting will be Feb. 13 at Wyoming City Hall.

By:WKTV Staff

Just announced, Von Maur will be coming to Woodland Mall

The up-scale department store along with a selection of small shops and casual restaurants are part of a redevelopment of Woodland Mall, according to company offiicals.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Government Matters: Opposing views on DeVos confirmation

Following the U.S. Senate confirmation of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education, local Federal officials have very different responses.

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: More Space to Study, Mingle, Connect

The completely renovated Kelloggsville High School is taking shape, with the opening of eight spacious new classrooms bordering a large common learning area where students can study, mingle and connect their technology.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Game on: WKTV’s featured games for Feb. 8-10

This week in WKTV’s featured high school sport games, the coverage crew will be at East Kentwood for a hockey game Friday, Feb. 10, against Mona Shores.

By:WKTV Staff