City of Kentwood

CHECK THIS OUT: Watch our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season (10-10-25)

Don’t miss these new and exciting WKTV Friday Night Highlights from local football games! OPEN HERE!

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

Hudsonville squeaks past East Kentwood with touchdown on final play of game

It was a showdown for first place in the OK Red Friday when East Kentwood traveled to Hudsonville. The contest lived up to all the hype and then some as the Eagles edged the Falcons 43-42. (Photo Courtesy, Eli Reed)

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

Mobile food pantry schedule for Kent County, Oct. 11 – Nov. 7

Wyoming-Kentwood area organizations hosting mobile food pantries Oct. 11 – Nov. 7

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

LOOK at our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season (10-03-25)

Don’t miss these new and exciting highlights from several local football games from our latest Friday Night Highlights show of the season! Open here!

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

Helping homeless KPS students: a low-budget, challenging, yet rewarding endeavor

The number of Kentwood Public Schools students qualifying for services was 359 last year district-wide. The numbers have increased since COVID, and Sarah Weir, Student Services Liaison for KPS, estimates around 10 percent of students could qualify for services. (Supply room for KPS students/families in need. Photo Courtesy, Kentwood Public Schools)

By:Karen Gentry, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

East Kentwood starts fast, scores often against West Ottawa; showdown with Hudsonville next

There was no looking ahead to this Friday’s key OK Red showdown with Hudsonville for the East Kentwood football team as the Falcons struck early and often to defeat West Ottawa.

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

Wimee the Robot empowers millions of children through creativity and storytelling

Wimee the Robot is a children’s PBS character that has been inspiring youth to be creative, use their imaginations and learn through technology since 2016.

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

Check out our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season (9-26-25)

Don’t miss these new and exciting highlights from several local football games from our latest Friday Night Highlights show of the season! Open here!

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

City of Kentwood to host fourth Adaptive Recreation Expo 

The Oct. 2 event will feature local programs and resources for individuals of all abilities.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Check out our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season (9-19-25)

Don’t miss these new and exciting highlights from several local football games from our latest Friday Night Highlights show of the season! Open here!

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

East Kentwood falls short at Rockford in OK Red football showdown

Division 1 football heavyweights East Kentwood and Rockford battled it out Friday in an OK Red game. (Photo Courtesy, Eli Reed)

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

Kentwood Commission approves Brownfield TIF for $30-million housing development, adding 216 single-family homes and Breton Ave. extension

The $30-million project will redevelop a 66.6-acre parcel at 2720 52nd St. SE, 2854 52nd St. SE  and 5491 Wing Ave. SE, creating 216 new single-family homes, including 69 townhome rentals, to the city. (Rendering Courtesy, City of Kentwood)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

East Kentwood opens conference play with offensive explosion at Jenison; Falcons total 500 yards

Senior quarterback Kayd Coffman completed 15-of-20 passes for 225 yards and three touchdowns. Look inside for game highlights! (Photo Courtesy, Falcon News Network)

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

Mobile food pantry schedule for Kent County, Sept. 12 – Oct. 10

Wyoming-Kentwood area organizations hosting mobile food pantries Sept. 12 – Oct. 10

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

Girls in Aviation Day: Sept. 20 at AVFlight “Sparking inspiration in aerospace careers among females”

“There is a significant gender gap in most aspects of aviation, and our goal is to increase the female representation in all aerospace occupations,” said Samantha Perry, president of the Great Lakes Chapter of Women in Aviation International (WAI). (Photo Courtesy, Luke K/PistonFly)

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