City of Kentwood
High school students invited to apply for Kentwood Police Department Youth Academy; deadline extended to June 15
The Kentwood Police Department’s Youth Academy takes place July 24-27.
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Grand River Prep senior Jacob Pewee lighting up the track, uplifting his teammates
Grand River Prep’s Jacob Pewee recently won the 100-meter dash and long jump at his conference championship. He also broke the school record in the 100m and 200m.
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Senior Expo returns to the Meijer Gardens
A variety of local organizations will participate in the Michigan Senior Expo which will come to the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture May 24.
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Kevin Brewster Quartet performs on WKTV Jazz Works show
The quartet performed recently on the WKTV Jazz Works show in our studio. Look inside for the entire show.
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Local man’s memoir features never heard stories of WWII 1st Infantry Division
Grand Valley State University Professor James Smither recently published the memoir or Grand Rapids resident and infantryman Joe Olexa.
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Hospice surfaces as special gift on Mother’s Day
Emmanuel Hospice helps families collect and share memories, bringing more meaning to those special celebrations such as Mother’s Day.
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KDL hosts free preview of Ebony Road Players’ ‘Alabama Story’
A play about the 1950s Alabama controversy to ban a book focuses a lens on to topic of banning books and the freedom to read.
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Kentwood, Wyoming show off their big trucks during Public Works open houses
The public works departments of both the cities of Wyoming (May 15) and Kentwood (May 18) will be hosting open houses next week.
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East Kentwood boys lacrosse team making big strides
Currently at 8-7, the Falcons are hoping to win their final three games to finish with the most wins in a season in program history.
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Kentwood to host Bark for the Park May 18 to benefit Kellogg Woods Dog Park
The free annual event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 275 Kellogg Woods Park Drive SE.
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Wyoming investigates crash, Sheriff recovers stolen vechiles
Wyoming police investigate an early morning crash and Kent County Sheriff’s Department reminds everyone to not store valuables in their cars.
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Kentwood Announces Summer Road Projects on nearly 28 miles of roads
Work is expected to begin this month and be completed by the end of October on the $9.7 million reconstruction, resurfacing and maintenance program.
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Trinity Health first in the area to offer Aquablation Therapy
The new image-guided, heat-free therapy offers long-lasting relief and fewer irreversible complications.
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