City of Kentwood

Golden Gloves opening night highlights local talent; “large, enthusiastic” crowd Saturday at 4 Mile Showplace 

Hedaytullah Amarkhail (blue trunks) won the first bout of his boxing career Saturday with a decision over Brandon Luis. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

One lane of Eastbound 44th Street SE at Grantwood Avenue will be closed March 11-15

The portion of Grantwood Avenue between 44th Street and Marshall and Blaine avenues will be closed for road maintenance.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Area boxers set to shine as Michigan Golden Gloves action begins; state champ Junior Rios and Lee alum Michael Carbajal return

Wyoming Lee alum Michael Carbajal (pictured) made his boxing debut at last year’s tournament. Look inside for WKTV’s Golden Gloves coverage schedule!

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

East Kentwood girls open state tournament with semifinal win over Hudsonville Wednesday; get 20th win

East Kentwood senior Harmonie Belton (1) drives the lane during the Division 1 district semifinal against Hudsonville. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

City of Kentwood will host hiring event for seasonal positions March 12

March 12 event to spotlight Parks and Recreation, Public Works opportunities.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Spring Brush and Leaf Drop-Off Service available to Kentwood residents starting April 6

This drop-off service will be offered from April 6 through May 24 for Kentwood residents only, and proof of residency is required.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood’s 62-B Court recognizes March 1-10 as Judicial Outreach Week

National Judicial Outreach Week acknowledges the important role fair and impartial courts play in upholding the law.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Check out our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show (March 1) featuring many cool clips

Click here to see our latest show featuring many area high school teams in action the week of Feb. 26 though March 1, including boys district action, final conference standings and a look ahead at both boys and girls state tourney brackets.

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

Scam ads prey on patients seeking mental health treatment through local Pine Rest organization

Those seeking mental health and/or substance abuse treatment are being targeted with fraudulent scam ads, delaying needed care.

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

It’s back! Golden Gloves begins airing again on WKTV Saturday, March 9; check it out

There’s no more waiting! Golden Gloves is back. Look inside at our TV schedule!

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

Woodland Mall to Host Bunny Book Bash Saturday, March 9

The event marks the return of bunny photos and celebrates reading month. The first 50 kids in line to see the bunny will have the opportunity to make their own “reading buddy,” a stuffed rabbit.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

South Christian takes advantage of fast start to take out Godwin Heights in D2 district opener Monday

South Christian junior standout Carson Vis scored 29 points in the tournament opener against Godwin Heights. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

MHSAA Girls Basketball Tournament: Vicksburg defeated South Christian 49-34 in Regional 12 Final

Check out the complete story on South Christian’s great tournament run.

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

MHSAA Boys Basketball Tournament: Tri-unity boys win second state championship in three years

Jordan VanKlompenberg led with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 4 steals in the 73-37 win over Kalamazoo Phoenix. Tri-unity advances to the state quarterfinals vs. St. Joseph Our Lady of the Lake Catholic at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 at Portage Northern.

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

Check out our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show (Feb. 23) featuring many cool clips

Click here to see our latest basketball highlights show featuring many area high school teams in action the week of Feb. 19-23. Also check out the boys district brackets.

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