City of Kentwood

Allegiant announces new route to Florida with one-way fares as low as $69*

The new route to Gerald R. Ford International Airport includes West Palm Beach, Florida, via Palm Beach International Airport – beginning Nov. 14, 2024, with one-way fares as low as $69.*

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Sounds of Summer Cutlerville kicks off July 11

The Sounds of Summer Cutlerville begins on Thursday night, July 11, with The Westside Soul Surfers at 7 p.m. at Cutler Park in Cutlerville. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to this FREE community concert series held Thursday evenings in July. Each week features a different style of music. Look inside for the schedule.

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

A career spent serving others, and now hospice is there for him

Don Walsh said the support he received from his care team at Emmanuel Hospice to attend ArtPrize and see the exhibit of his daughter, Sara Walsh, has been the highlight of his hospice journey so far.

By:By Emmanuel Hospice, greer@wktv.org

Coping with membership in the ‘Sandwich Generation’

Members of the sandwich generation often juggle caring for aging parents and young children while managing a career. (Courtesy, Adobe Stock)

By:Care Resources, greer@wktv.org

WKTV We the People: Get to know Kentwood, Wyoming and Kent County candidates

Get to know local candidates before the Michigan Aug. 6 primary and Nov. 5 general election.

By:Cris Greer and Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editors

Probable Cause Conference for former State Police Detective Brian Keely July 1; available on Zoom

The probable cause conference for former Michigan State Police Det. Sgt. Brian Keely will take place Monday, July 1, and has been stipulated to be conducted virtually by the parties. Look inside for more details.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Berlin ARCA 200 highlights big night of racing at Berlin Raceway

A pair of exciting races are slated to take place Saturday at Berlin Raceway. Look inside to see all the great details.

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

Kent District Library to ask voters for one-year millage on Aug. 6 ballot to bridge 2025 funding gap

The gap millage is at the same rate property owners pay now, and there is no overlap with any other KDL millage.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Fatal traffic crash Wednesday night in Kentwood; pedestrian killed, driver arrested

A pedestrian was walking across 44th St. near Walnut Hills Dr. Wednesday night when he was struck by a vehicle. The 26-year-old Kentwood man was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Ford International Airport selects local artist for new mural installation

Dania Grevengoed was selected to create 12 murals to greet guests driving to and from the airport. (Courtesy, Ford International Airport)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Denise Davis and the Motor City Sensations to perform Thursday

The band performs at 7 p.m. Thursday as part of Kentwood’s Summer Concert Series on the lawn behind City Hall.

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

Kentwood Fourth of July celebration

The annual event includes a full day of activities for all ages and interests, including a pancake breakfast, 5K race, parade, carnival, fireworks show and more.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

The Stinky “Beast” has bloomed at Frederik Meijer Gardens

“It began to open up and reveal its beautiful red inside, and then the stink … the stink is kind of hard to describe,” said John VanderHaagen, Director of Communications at Meijer Gardens. Look inside for more details.

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

Battle Ground JKD invites community to free Fitness in the Park event June 26

Local business owner invites all ages to begin their fitness journey with a free fitness event featuring activities and demonstrations.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor

South Christian girls soccer team caps off season in Division 3 elite eight

Alexa Boersma led the Sailors with 25 goals and 10 assists this season.

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