City of Kentwood

A mound of dirt instantly changed Jocelyn Dettloff’s life; a recent guest speaker at The Vibe fundraiser

Jocelyn Dettloff (center) talks to Brennan Carroll and Ann Przybysz (Kentwood recreation program coordinators) before speaking at The Vibe fundraiser for Kentwood’s Adaptive Recreation Programs Sept. 19.

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

Check out our WKTV Friday Night Highlights show from Week 4

Don’t miss these exciting local high school football clips from Sept. 20.

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

Defense leads the way as Falcons turn back West Ottawa, set up showdown with Hudsonville 

East Kentwood’s Kayd Coffman (pictured) completed 10-of-16 passes for 225 yards and two touchdowns, Caiden Holt caught a pair of passes for 65 yards and a touchdown, and Elijah Jones led with 99 yards rushing. (Courtesy, Falcon News Network)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood Police Officers push stranded man home in his wheelchair

Take a look inside at the body cam footage of this great interaction between Kentwood Police Officers and a man stranded in his wheelchair on Sept. 17. (Image Courtesy, pxhere.com)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood Parks and Recreation to unveil improvements at East Paris Nature Park Sept. 25

The enhancements include trail improvements, signage and new amenities such as pet stations, bike repair stations, benches and more.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Ford International Airport achieves global airport carbon accreditation

Gerald R. Ford International Airport has been certified through the Airports Council International’s Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Check out our WKTV Friday Night Highlights show from Week 3

Don’t miss these exciting local high school football clips from Sept. 13.

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

Kentwood Police respond to fight reportedly involving 15-20 people Sept. 14 at Main Event

One person sustained a minor injury as a result of the altercation. It does not appear that any weapons were involved. No arrests have been made at this time, and the case continues to be investigated by Kentwood Police detectives. 

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

East Kentwood football team learns lesson in winning in 41-35 victory over Caledonia

East Kentwood’s Elijah Jones led the way with 201 yards rushing on 22 carries and three touchdowns. (Courtesy, Falcon News Network)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood debuts Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 21, featuring food trucks, beer tent, live music, farmers market and more

The daylong event runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 on the lawn of Kentwood City Hall, 4900 Breton Ave. SE.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

RiverTown Crossings acquired by Poag Development Group: Redevelopment plans in progress

Poag plans to use their expertise to reimagine the RiverTown property, both inside and outside, and its role in the greater Kent County area.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

East Kentwood holds off Caledonia 41-35 Friday; check out our WKTV highlights

The Falcons won their OK Red opener and improved to 2-1 overall.

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

Pedestrian/vehicle accident Thursday morning at 5100 block of Eastern Ave. involves serious injuries

The Kentwood Police Department responded to a personal injury accident at approximately 8:50 a.m. Sept. 12 in the 5100 block of Eastern Ave. (Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

55th Annual Fiesta Mexicana expecting 30,000 people between Sept. 13 and 15 at Calder Plaza

Fiesta Mexicana features everything from awesome music and food, karaoke, kids activities, arts and crafts, a Lowrider Show, and believe it or not, a cash prize soccer tournament.

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

Check out our WKTV Friday Night Highlights show from Week 2

Don’t miss these exciting local high school football clips from Sept. 5 and 6.

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