City of Kentwood

Local theater festival marks fifth year, continues to grow

This year, the Lake Effect Fringe Festival includes two theater companies with ties to Kentwood along with several actors from both Kentwood and Wyoming.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

February brings beginning of high school winter championships

WKTV will be covering local high school sports in February as winter sports championships begin to be decided.

By:Mike Moll

Local high school sports schedule: Feb. 6-13

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

By:Mike Moll

February brings popular daddy-daughter dances to both Kentwood, Wyoming

February has rolled in and with it the opportunity for dads to celebrate the little princesses in their lives as both the Wyoming and Kentwood Parks and Recreation Departments host Daddy-Daughter dances.

By:WKTV Staff

Government Matters: Sen. Stabenow offers ‘Bring Jobs Home Act’

Sen. Stabenow has introduced legislation she states would encourage businesses to bring jobs to America and discourage companies from shipping jobs overseas.

By:WKTV Staff

Game on: WKTV’s featured games for Jan. 30 to Feb. 3

This week, WKTV’s coverage crew will be at Wyoming Kelloggsville for the girls and boys games against Grandville Calvin Christian on Friday Feb. 3.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes businesses, volunteers at annual event

The Wyoming Kentwood Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual meeting and awards dinner were several local businesses and individuals were recognized.

By:Bob O'Callaghan, Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce

Long Road Distillers to release gin made from all Michigan ingredients

Long Road Distillers, based in Grand Rapids, will release “Michigin”, crafted from 100 percent Michigan ingredients on Monday, Feb. 6.

By:By K.D. Norris

Lacks Enterprises named Manufacturer of the Year by Chamber

With more than half a century of doing business in the Wyoming-Kentwood area, Lacks Enterprises, Inc. is the Wyoming Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Manufacturer of the Year.

By:K.D. Norris

Craig’s Cruisers named Retail Business of the Year by Chamber

It’s the place where “the fun never ends,” and this year Craig’s Cruisers also happens to be the Wyoming Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Retailer Business of the Year.

By:By Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Military, veteran, spouse’s hiring event planned in Wyoming on Friday

The West Michigan Military and Veterans Career Expo, which is open to active-duty military, veterans and their spouses, will be held Friday, Jan. 27 at Wyoming’s Grand Valley Armory.

By:WKTV Staff

Locally-produced sewing craft show back for 2nd season on WKTV

Season 2 of OnPoint Tutorials, Tips & Tours on WKTV continues weekly with initial broadcasts on Mondays with an encore on Friday.

By:By Thomas Hegewald

Government Matters: Rep. Huizenga praises President, backs abortion limits

In this week’s Government Matters report, Rep. Huizenga praises the new and backs abortion limits, while Sen. Peters opposes many of the President’s cabinet picks but likes his action on a trade deal.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood parks and rec Craft Beer 101 program starts this week

The Kentwood Parks and Recreation Department beings four weeks of its Craft Beer 101 adult education program at Jaden James Brewery.

By:K.D. Norris

Game on: WKTV’s featured games Jan. 23-27

WKTV’s high school sports coverage crew will be at Godwin Heights for a boys basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 24.

By:WKTV Staff