City of Kentwood

City of Kentwood to host annual Flashlight Yeti Hunt on Friday, Jan. 17

The City of Kentwood needs help finding the yeti again – this time on Friday, Jan. 17 at Stanaback Park. Details inside.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Snow Day! Care Resources participants revisit their youth with an indoor snowball fight

100 fake snowballs were launched inside Care Resource’s newest location in Lowell during a day of winter-themed activities.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

UPDATE: Kentwood Police Department identifies victim in Tuesday’s car fire death on 28th St. SE

Kentwood Police detectives continue to investigate this case and are awaiting results of an autopsy for a cause of death. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentwood Police Department Detective Bureau at 616-656-6604.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

City of Kentwood’s Winter Concert Series returns Jan. 16

The free Winter Concert Series will feature a range of music from local artists and a variety of food trucks.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

The Rapid announces winter service improvements

The Rapid improves Route 33 service and adjusts weekday after 5 p.m. schedules, enhancing schedule adherence and transfer time.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Kentwood Police investigating shooting in 5000 block of Heyboer Saturday

A call came in around 10:20 p.m. Saturday regarding a male who had been shot in the leg. Officers arrived and located all involved persons, provided medical care, and are continuing to investigate the situation.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

WKTV Friday Night Highlights is Back! Check out our first show of the basketball season

Click here to see our first Friday Night Highlights show of the basketball season featuring many local boys and girls teams.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor/Sports Director, greer@wktv.org

December mobile food pantry dates/locations in Wyoming and Kentwood

By Deborah Reed WKTV Managing Editor deborah@wktv.org Feeding America West Michigan (FAWM) works to provide a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products and baked [Read More]

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

Ford International Airport wins Prestigious Peggy G. Hereford Award from Airports Council International – North America

From left: Heather Shelbrack, Haley Abbas, Heidi Groenboom and Kevin M. Burke. (Photo Courtesy, Airports Council International – North America)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood Police Department enhances safety and technology as part of voter-approved millage

The new Officer Safety Plan makes KPD the first in area to use Advanced Body Cameras. (Photo of Axon Body 4 camera courtesy, Axon)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood Tree Lighting and Parade offered plenty of warmth on a cold Friday night

“We want people to know they belong here and are part of this community,” said Kentwood Mayor Stephen Kepley after the tree lighting. Look inside for more festive photos!

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org

Holiday Gift Guide at Woodland Mall

Look inside for a variety of gift ideas at Woodland Mall.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

WKTV launches “Create, Inspire, Connect” campaign to power community-driven media forward

The initiative aims to strengthen WKTV’s unique role as the only organization providing comprehensive media services that connect and strengthen Wyoming, Kentwood and greater Grand Rapids communities.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood breaks ground on new state-of-the-art Community Center Dec. 5

From Left: Grand Rapids Rise Coach Cathy George, Grand Rapids Griffins President Tim Gortsema, Kentwood Mayor Stephen Kepley, and Kentwood Commissioners, Betsy Artz, Dustin Moseley, Clarkston Morgan, Jessica Ann Tyson, and David Moore.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kent District Library announces Community Impact Scholarship

The Community Impact Scholarship will provide direct support to area individuals pursuing their dreams through college or trade school.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org