City of Kentwood

South Christian prevails in battle of OK Gold football unbeatens; check out the video

This time, the Sailors got the best of a final play Hail Mary to improve to 3-1. Look inside for our WKTV highlights of the game.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

WKTV Friday Night Highlights is back! You don’t want to miss these local high school football clips from Friday

Look inside to watch our latest Friday Night Highlights show of the season, where we covered many of the local teams.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

WKTV Friday Night Highlights is back! We have all your local Kentwood and Wyoming high school football clips from Friday

Look inside to watch our first Friday Night Highlights show of the season, where we covered all the local teams.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

South Christian offense rolls in conference opener against Kenowa Hills in WKTV Game of the Week

Behind the offense of Carson Vis and Jake Vermaas and defense of Cam VanSolkema, the Sailors knocked off Kenowa Hills 49-28 Friday.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

12th annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest inspires creativity in all ages

Kent District Library offers writers of all ages a chance to have their work published and to win cash prizes with their annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Kentwood to host The Vibe Fundraiser for adaptive recreation programs on Sept. 14

Community members are invited to the Tropical Backyard Party featuring food, music and more from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Kent District Library.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Ford International Airport Finalist for Best Small Airport by USA TODAY

The public is invited to vote at 10best.com/awards/ through Oct. 2.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Solar Power: Small businesses, non-profits turning to solar to meet needs, bottom line

Home panels and huge fields are becoming common place, but now there is technology, funding resources for more medium-scale projects.

By:K.D. Norris, WKTV Contributor

South Christian falls to East Grand Rapids 23-21 on last play in thriller Friday

The South Christian defense meets with coaches on the sidelines during Friday’s game.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

Byron Center knocked off East Kentwood 33-16

Take a look inside at our WKTV highlight clip from the Falcons game Thursday.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

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