City of Kentwood

Kentwood Commissioner Clarkston Morgan promotes Little Free Pantry at WKTV

Commissioner Clarkston Morgan (right) joined WKTV Managing Editor Cris Greer in the studio to discuss the Kentwood Little Free Pantry.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Kentwood Parks and Rec Department soccer leagues remain popular

The Kentwood Parks and Recreation soccer leagues have been going strong for over 20 years, with four leagues taking place in the summer totaling 23 teams.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

East Kentwood grad Judah Guerra a definite melomaniac

Judah Guerra, a jazz studies major at Michigan State University, hosts a podcast at WKTV called Great Lakes Music.

By:Colleen Pierson, WKTV Contributor

Kentwood’s adult softball league is all about fun — and maybe a little competition

The Creamsicles are all smiles after getting their first win of the summer in Kentwood’s adult softball league.

By:K.D. Norris, WKTV Contributor

Kentwood parks; a growing, all-season ‘launch pad’ for disc golfers

While known for annual Fall Fling and Freeze Fest fundraisers, Kentwood and business partner tout local course improvements and new course plans.

By:K.D. Norris, WKTV Contributor

West Michigan under Air Quality Alert due to Canadian wildfires; air labeled “unhealthy”

With 483 active fires across Canada and that smoke infiltrating the United States, an Air Quality Alert has been issued for all of Michigan through June 28. (Image Courtesy, IQAir)

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributor

Kentwood Fourth of July Celebration features pancake breakfast, parade, carnival, 5K race, fireworks show and more

Look inside for all the fun details about the Kentwood Fourth of July Celebration next Tuesday and a listing of other local fireworks celebrations as well.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Woodland Mall helps local charity with ‘dress for success’ clothing

It was like “kids in a candy store,” as Wyoming Resource Center representatives shop J. Jill with Woodland Mall picking up the bill.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Cabildo takes the stage at both Wyoming and Kentwood

The popular West Michigan Latin Alternative band will perform in Wyoming on Tuesday followed by a Thursday performance in Kentwood.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Ford Airport holds Full-Scale Exercise June 20 featuring 19 local and state agencies

The International Airport Authority training exercises were designed to simulate an emergency event in order to evaluate emergency response plans.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Don’t miss Judah Guerra’s latest WKTV podcast, where he jams with a former American Idol Golden Ticket winner, Nathan Walton

Great Lakes Music podcast host Judah Guerra (left) and guest Nathan Walton having some fun at WKTV.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

250 Project: helping small business with passion to grow, support community

Spring GR’s focused program to support, mentor minority entrepreneurs accepting applications for next session.

By:K.D. Norris, WKTV Contributor

Kentwood Welcomes Keyla Garcia as Finance Director

Garcia will serve as the city’s chief financial officer and lead all aspects of the Finance Department’s functions and staff.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Ford International Airport unveils newly expanded Concourse A

Phase 1 features eight new gates to accommodate larger aircraft, new concession and retail concepts, a greater variety of seating options, and more.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Check out local talent Judah Guerra’s first WKTV podcast called Great Lakes Music

Look inside at Michigan State University student Judah Guerra’s new podcast, where he interviews and performs with MSU percussion instructor Kevin Jones (left).

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor