City of Kentwood

Care Resources helps older adults enjoy health and wellness activities in Day Center and at home

Participant Janice smiles as she looks at produce growing in a raised garden bed. (Courtesy, Care Resources)

By:Care Resources

Kentwood to Host Food Truck Festival on Sept. 9 featuring 30 food trucks, live music and a beer tent

The free-to-attend community event will run 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 in the parking lot of the Kent District Library – Kentwood (Richard. L. Root) Branch, 4950 Breton Ave. SE.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

South Christian erupts for school-record 66 points in season-opener; Carson Vis tosses 6 TDs, runs one

South Christian quarterback Carson Vis completed 12-of-14 passes for 326 yards and six touchdowns. (Courtesy, Eric Walstra)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

East Kentwood downs Hartland 35-10 in weather-shortened opener

“To our credit we remained poised and confident in the game plan,” said East Kentwood Coach Tony Kimbrough.

By:Zach Fanko, WKTV Contributor

374K without power in Michigan after severe storms – safety tips for weathering a power outage

Safety tips on weathering a power outage after severe storms and possible tornados tear through Michigan.

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

Severe weather postpones two local football games; both Wyoming and Kelloggsville reschedule for Friday

First extreme heat and then a severe storm finally caused the postponement of two area team’s home football openers.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Metro Cruise is coming to 28th Street Aug. 25 and 26 with old favorites and new features

Woodland Mall and Rogers Plaza will provide a variety of events and activities for Metro Cruise eventgoers this weekend.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor

Veteran East Kentwood football team primed to contend for OK Red title

The left side of East Kentwood’s offensive line is handled by the Granderson brothers. Senior Rylan Granderson (6-3, 310) lines up at left tackle with junior Matthias Granderson (6-2, 264) stationed at left guard.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

Kentwood Welcomes Heather Visco as Human Resources Director

Visco will lead the City’s human resources functions and staff, including employee recruitment, team member development and employee and labor relations efforts.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood Police respond to shooting, seek information

The Kentwood Police Department responded to a shooting at 5:35 a.m. Aug. 18 in the 5200 block of Kalamazoo Ave.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Wyoming-Kentwood Business Diversity Council works to prepare local businesses for the “New American” workforce

Local businesses work to educate themselves on how to support an international workforce as diversity increases in Kent County.

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

South Christian football looks ahead after state title run in 2022

The Sailors pose with the Division 4 state championship trophy last year at Ford Field, where they finished a perfect 14-0 season. Look inside at our video of a recent South Christian practice.

By:Zach Fanko, WKTV Contributor

Coming Soon to this Space: Lots of WKTV Local Football Coverage

Our Friday Night Highlights show is coming soon, along with our in-depth Journal coverage of the Wyoming and Kentwood area football teams, as well as our Truck Games of the Week. Look inside for our WKTV GOW sked.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” play is a must see at Circle Theatre Grand Rapids

“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” can be seen through Aug. 26 at the Circle Theatre, 1703 Robinson Rd. SE Grand Rapids.

By:Colleen Pierson, WKTV Contributor

Woodland Mall to collect food donations for students at back-to-school event Aug. 19

Woodland Mall and The Salvation Army team up to host a back-to-school food drive with fun, family-friendly activities.

By:WKTV Staff deborah@wktv.org