City of Kentwood

Kentwood sets tree lighting ceremony for Dec. 9

Kentwood will host annual tree lighting ceremony on Friday, Dec. 9. The evening starts with a parade at 6 pm followed by festive activities at Kentwood Public Library.

By:WKTV Staff

Santa and Mrs. Claus to visit airport during 22nd Annual Holiday Music Festival

Five local choirs are among the 15 that will help “sing” in the holidays at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport’s 22nd Annual Holiday Music Festival.

By:Tara Hernandez

New CEO and president selected for Gerald R. Ford International Airport

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority Board announced today that James “Jim” Gill has been hired as its new President & CEO.

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

Shopping Small Business Saturday helps local economy

We hear a lot about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but sandwiched in between is probably the one shopping day that has the most impact on a local economy: Small Business Saturday.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Making the county commission more accessible is one of Melton’s goal

Betsy Melton looks forward to her new role as the Kent County Commissioner for the 13th District.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Gerald R. Ford International Airport preps for Thanksgiving with ‘Operation Handshake’

A welcome home for West Michigan troops and other festivities are on tap for the Thanksgiving holiday, and one of the busiest days of the year.

By:Tara Hernandez, Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Johnson ready to work in Lansing for ‘conservative’ 72nd District

Steven Johnson is up front on his conservative values platform as he gets ready to go work in the Michigan House of Representative for the 72nd District.

By:K.D. Norris

Local company offers $5,000 reward for return of trailer

Koleaseco Inc. is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those involved in the October theft of a company-owned trailer and the return of that trailer.

By:WKTV Staff

Interact with policymakers at ‘Government Matters’ Nov. 14

Here’s your chance to ask questions of our policymakers. Bring your top issues and participate! Televised by Cable Channel 25 WKTV.

By:Bob O'Callaghan

2016 Election Results: Kent County School Boards

The unofficial election results from Kent County.

By:WKTV Staff

2016 Election results: US Rep, State House, Kent County Commission, Wyoming City

The unofficial election results from Kent County for the City of Wyoming, Kent County Commission races, Kent County offices, State Reps and U.S. Reps.

By:WKTV Staff

With passage of 911 surcharge, county gets ready to build new dispatch system

With the blessing of Kent County voters, officials and Kent County Sheriff Department roll up sleeves to build the infrastructure for the new 9-1-1 dispatch system.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Senior Living: Thanks and Giving: Volunteer opportunities for older adults

This time of year many may reflect on what they have to be thankful for and for some, this includes a desire to volunteer their time to help others. While older adults are welcome to volunteer anywhere, some find it more appealing to volunteer with organizations that cater specifically to older adults.

By:Amanda Haberlein

Kentwood Community Church hosts last job fair for 2016

More than 45 employers will be onsite at the Kentwood Community Church’s Wyoming campus Nov. 9.

By:Kristina Plattenberg

Can your mailbox withstand winter? Sh-sh-shake it!

Now is the time to make repairs. The colder is gets, the greater the chance of below freezing conditions, and this makes it more difficult to install or fix a mailbox.

By:Kent County Road Commission