City of Kentwood
City of Kentwood continues to manage the bumps in the road of finances
Despite the changes in property taxes and other funding sources, the City of Kentwood’s 2016 – 2017 budget shows the city has stayed on course, making sound financial decisions with a 96-percent funded pension plan and a AA bond rating.
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Four LUCAS Life Saving devices are now in Kentwood
A $115,000 grant may have given the Kentwood Fire Department an edge in saving a life.
By:Music, movies, food — Kentwood has it all for its Summer Entertainment Series
The city of Kentwood combined its summer concert series and movies-in-the-park program and then added some local food trucks to create the ultimate summer entertainment series.
By:Honoring those who served: Kentwood, Wyoming host Memorial Day activities
Both Wyoming and Kentwood will host Memorial Day programs on May 30 that also will be aired on WKTV. Kentwood’s parade and ceremony are in the morning and Wyoming’s is in the evening.
By:More than 1,500 local students take their graduation walk
Starting tomorrow, 11 area schools will begin the 2016 graduation ceremonies with more than 1,500 students set to head down the aisle and receive their diplomas. We at WKTV salute the class of 2016.
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Kentwood Police seeking suspect identification
The Kentwood Police Department is looking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a robbery that occurred in the Woodland Mall parking lot on May 12, 2016.
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Kentwood Senior Chorale celebrates a year of change in Spring concert
The choir has a new director, Craig Swatt, a new pianist, Harriet Slamp, and new material. Come check it out at the group’s spring concert set for Thursday, May 26.
By:Poetry Slam Competition makes its way to Kentwood Library
Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch library is hosting its first live and uncensored spoken word poetry slam competition on Tuesday, May 17 from 7-8 pm.
By:Big trucks and hotdogs: It’s National Public Works Week
The City of Wyoming has its annual Public Works Open House set for May 16 while Kentwood will host its first Public Works Week Family Event on May 18.
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Kentwood celebrates paying off Justice Center
The cake was cut and commemorative bottles were opened as the City of Kentwood celebrated paying off a 15-year, $10 million bond on the City’s Justice Center this past Friday.
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Kentwood has the urge to purge, too
Whether it’s your house, car, or garage, no one likes tidying things up in the cold. However, once the weather turns and the sun peaks out over the horizon, suddenly cleaning becomes a lot more manageable.
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Calling all writers: WKTV News presents a writing workshop with Tom Rademacher
Painters have a palette full of individual colors, sculptors start with a slab of stone, and writers are privileged to the 26 letters of the alphabet and a story at every turn.
By:Catchin’ the vibe: Kentwood shines spotlight on its adaptive sports program
Kentwood’s Parks and Recreation Department hosts its first-ever gala event, The Vibe, on May 13 at The Bluff Banquet and Conference Center.
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