City of Kentwood

Kick out the cold this winter season with 100 energy saving actions from Consumers Energy

Customers can take control of home heating costs through these easy to implement strategies.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Voices of Freedom: Liz Midkiff – Part 3

Liz Midkiff was trafficked for two years before she found a way out. Held captive physically and emotionally, Midkiff finally had enough.

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

Kentwood to Partner with Kent District Library on special event honoring Life and Legacy of MLK Jr. on Jan. 21

This Evening of Reflection, which features author Julian S. Newman, takes place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at KDL’s Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch, 4950 Breton Ave. SE.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

East Kentwood boys basketball team applying “10 times the effort”   

East Kentwood sophomore Jeremiah Cook (pictured) and Randy Chapman led the way for the Falcons with 20 points apiece. (WKTV Greg Chrapek)

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

Wedgwood’s Manasseh Project to offer FREE educational screening, conversation with human trafficking survivor on Jan. 22

“Film & Freedom: A Documentary & Discussion on Human Trafficking” will provide the community with resources and educate individuals on the realities of human trafficking.

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

JUST IN! WKTV Friday Night Highlights Basketball

Click here to see our latest edition of WKTV Friday Night Highlights featuring many recent games from local boys and girls teams.

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

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