City of Kentwood

CANCELED: Consumers Energy National Night Out Kickoff held Aug. 6 at Grand Rapids Service Center, 4000 Clay Ave.

Everyone’s welcome to arrive as early as 6:15 a.m. There will be coffee, donuts and Consumers Energy bucket trucks.

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

Celebrate National Night Out in Kentwood and Wyoming Aug. 6; community-wide events featuring food, fun and festivities

Millions of neighbors across the U.S. take part in National Night Out annually on the first Tuesday in August. Look inside for the activities planned for Kentwood and Wyoming and watch our WKTV Soundbites show.

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

Sounds of Summer Series rocks on to Byron Center in August with three concerts

The Sounds of Summer Concert Series continues in Byron Center with three August shows at Bicentennial Park. Open for more details.

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Kent County voters to help decide on proposed 8,500-seat soccer stadium Aug. 6; $175 million estimated cost

The stadium will be designed as a multi-purpose, professional, high-performing venue driving economic growth and development in a vital urban district, according to the Grand Action 2.0 website.

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

WKTV Journal Chili and Cheers fundraiser Sept. 21 at Brann’s Steakhouse and Grille

Don’t miss our WKTV Journal Chili & Cheers fundraiser from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Brann’s Steakhouse and Grille, 4157 Division Ave. S, Wyoming. Open story to purchase tickets.

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

Dean Transportation hosts hiring events in Grand Rapids July 25

Dean Transportation is hosting hiring events at two locations in Grand Rapids Thursday, July 25, for interested applicants to learn about the company’s openings for school bus driver, school bus attendant and service technician positions.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

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