City of Kentwood
Fatal car/pedestrian accident Aug. 22 at Eastern Ave. and 48th St.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead upon arrival by medical personnel. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentwood Police Department at 616-656-6580.
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East Kentwood turns the page this season with new coach
East Kentwood has a new coach this season with the arrival of Tyrone Spencer, who coached at perennial state powerhouse Detroit Martin Luther King High School the past eight years. His Crusaders won back-to-back state championships in 2021 and 2022. Open the story to watch our WKTV video of a recent practice with coach and player interviews.
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South Christian football team reloading after trips to Ford Field
Returning standout quarterback Carson Vis passed for 2,972 yards and threw 34 TD passes last fall. He also rushed for 939 yards with 16 TDs. Click open this story to see our WKTV video at the Sailors practice.
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Back-to-School Jitters: Tips to help your child prepare for school
Katrina Newman of Wedgwood Christian Services has developed a 10-point tip sheet to help parents and children prepare for the upcoming school year.
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Asian American Small Business Association: From dangerous journeys to America to business success
Kentwood Mayor Stephen Kepley, second from right, cuts the ribbon at the AASBA Office Grand Opening on Aug. 19 at 4140 Division Ave. S. (WKTV, Cris Greer)
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28th Street Metro Cruise returns with more activities and fun
The popular car event kicks off this Thursday with the 14th annual Cascade Metro Cruise Warm Up, located in the parking lot of the Cascade Retail Center.
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Summer Surge: Is COVID-19 here to stay?
According to infectious disease specialists, COVID-19 cases are starting to rise because the virus has evolved to be a very good spreader.
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Preliminary examination ruling for Brian Keely takes place Aug. 22, available via Zoom
Judge Amanda Sterkenburg to decide whether there is probable cause to bind the matter over to the 17th Circuit Court for trial.
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Back-to-Cafeteria: How to help kids who struggle with eating as new school year begins
For some children heading back to school this fall, their biggest challenge may be eating meals at school.
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Preliminary Examination for Brian Keely takes place today at 1:30 p.m., available via Zoom
To observe the preliminary examination, use the Meeting ID: 428 094 0961 on the Zoom mobile app or at Zoom.us. The direct link is available on the 62-B District Court’s website.
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Nearly 100,000 student-athletes set to start MHSAA fall practices next week
The fall season includes the most played sports for both boys and girls; 35,174 football players and 19,119 girls volleyball players competed during Fall 2023. (Image Courtesy, pxhere.com)
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Unofficial Primary Election Results for Kentwood and Wyoming
Look inside for local primary results to see who advanced to the Nov. 5 General Election.
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MHSAA sports participation continues upward trend for third-straight year
A total of 270,664 participants were counted across the 28 sports for which the MHSAA sponsors postseason tournaments – a 0.97-percent increase from 2022-23 and despite a 1.8-percent decrease in MHSAA member school enrollment. (Image Courtesy, pixabay.com)
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Fifth Annual Black-Owned Business Showcase slated for Aug. 10 at Woodland Mall
Approximately 20 regional businesses will showcase their goods and services during the fifth annual Black-Owned Business Showcase at Woodland Mall Saturday, Aug. 10, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Clinic addresses medical needs now, not later
Erna Bajgoric gives a shot to Florine G. at the clinic inside the Care Resources day center in Grand Rapids.
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