City of Kentwood

Three residences and a vehicle damaged in May 4 shooting in Kentwood

At approximately 3:10 p.m. Saturday, the Kentwood Police Department responded to the area of 48th St. and Victoria Ave., on reports of a shooting. No victims were located, and no injuries were reported.

By:Kentwood Police Department, greer@wktv.org

Woodland Mall to host Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Sunday, May 5

The community is invited to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage at this Woodland Mall event.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

With Police and Fire millage increase on the upcoming May 7 ballot; WKTV looks back at “A day in the life of a Kentwood firefighter” series

“You work here and you start to see the impact that you make, and it kind of gives you satisfaction. This is the greatest job in the world,” said Kentwood Fire Department Lieutenant Jeff Bouwkamp (right). (Firefighter Andy Biederman, left)

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

East Kentwood boys track and field team ranked No. 1 in the state

East Kentwood sophomore Reece Emeott, ranked No. in the state in the pole vault, is one of many youngsters leading the top-ranked boys track team. (Photo Courtesy, Nuha Hussein)

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributor

49th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon revisits tragedy, heartbreak and courage

Look inside for the personal heartbreak and struggles of two West Michigan residents that escaped the Fall of Saigon. (From left: Lee Ly, Bieu Duong and Phil Nguyen, in front of The Saigon Staircase exhibit at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributor

Kentwood Commissioner Maurice Groce announces plans to resign for family reasons

After an eight-year tenure on the Kentwood City Commission, Commissioner Maurice Groce has announced his plans to resign for family reasons.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Prom night safety: Tips on encouraging teens to prioritize safety and make responsible choices

Encourage prom attendees to take the Prom Promise to prioritize safety and responsible behavior.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Kentwood’s Community Cleanup Day set for Saturday, May 4

Residents can drop off household trash, general debris and yard waste for disposal and electronics for recycling from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kentwood Department of Public Works, 5068 Breton Ave. SE.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

City of Kentwood to host community forum for police and fire millage increase proposal on April 29

The community forum will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, April 29 at the Kentwood Police Department’s training room at 4742 Walma Ave. SE.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Ford International Airport breaks ground on $8.5 million snow removal equipment building

A rendering of the Snow Removal Equipment building. The expansion will add 60,000 square feet, enhancing snow removal operations. (Photo Courtesy, Ford International Airport)

By:Ford Airport, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood to celebrate Arbor Day with community event and tree seedling giveaway

Kentwood Mayor Stephen Kepley (far right) at last year’s Arbor Day celebration. This year’s event begins at noon on Friday, April 26 at Pinewood Park, 1999 Wolfboro Drive SE. (Photo Courtesy, City of Kentwood)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

A Flying Jewel: Two artists share love of art and science through seven-foot “Pixels of Life” mosaic

This seven-foot hummingbird mosaic, made of 10,000 hand-painted LEGO bricks, and its 10-foot hand-painted backdrop can be found at KDL’s Wyoming Branch.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor

Spring Migration in Michigan is On! Which Birds to Expect?

The Scarlet Tanager is one of many beautiful birds migrating back to Michigan in the spring. (Courtesy, pixabay.com)

By:Patrick O'Donnell, WKTV Contributor

Ford International Airport breaks ground on $135 Million Terminal Enhancement Project

Michigan’s second largest airport will expand by 175,000 square feet. Pictured is a rendering of the Terminal Enhancement Project.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

City of Kentwood and Mary Free Bed partner to host Limb Loss Awareness 5K on Saturday, April 27

The all-ages, all-abilities event will kick off with packet pickup at 9 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 355 48th St. SE, followed by a “Show Your Mettle” photo at 9:45 a.m. The race begins at 10 a.m.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org