City of Kentwood

South Christian uses big second half to defeat Hamilton en route to regional title; 14th straight win

Jake Vermaas led the Sailors with 28 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists in the win. (Courtesy, South Christian)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

After knocking off Niles Monday, South Christian boys in regional final tonight against Hamilton

Nate Brinks led the Sailors with 15 points in a regional semifinal win over Niles Monday. (Courtesy, Eric Walstra)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Bus service now available to Detroit

Starting on Thursday, FlixBus will be running a daily route, excluding Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from Grand Rapids to Detroit.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Boys Basketball: South Christian, Tri-unity advance to regional finals Wednesday

Jordan VanKlompenberg led Tri-Unity with 20 points in the Defenders 79-36 win over Baldwin in their regional semifinal Monday.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Stay-at-home parents help fill substitute teacher spots

As the need for substitute teachers increased after the pandemic, private placement companies have become more essential to grow school districts’ sub pools.

By:Morgan Womack, Capital News Service

Watch our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show HERE, March 10! Featuring boys basketball districts

Take a look at our final Friday Night Highlights show this season. We’ll be back with a weekly football FNH show this fall!

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

East Kentwood boys turn up the heat on defense to stop Byron Center in district final Friday

East Kentwood celebrates with the district trophy after defeating Byron Center 62-45 in the title game.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

Woodland Mall to feature Mad Hatter Tea Party and seasonal photo ops with Easter Bunny

Check out the Mad Hatter Tea Party on Saturday, March 18. Photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny are available March 18 through April 8.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood Traffic Alert for Thursday, March 9

On Thursday, March 9, the intersection of 32nd Street and Breton Avenue will have a temporary four-way stop in place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. while traffic signal maintenance is completed. (Image Courtesy, City of Kentwood)

By:WKTV Staff

Kent County Sheriff arrest seven connected purse snatchings, thefts

An observant Kent County Sheriff’s officer led to the arrest of seven individuals believed to be involved in thefts in Kent County.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

East Kentwood wrestler Corey Mitchell shows strength as leader, eclipses expectations

EK wrestler Corey Mitchell has excelled this year, securing 27 pins and a 36-8 record. (Photo Courtesy, Grand Haven Athletic Director Scott Robertson)

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributor

Update: Police investigating incidents at two local hotels

Police are reporting that while both incidents are under investigation there is no immediate threat to the public.

By:WKTV Staff

Library patrons save as KDL breaks records

KDL is breaking records for checkouts as area residents discover just how much money they are saving by having a local library.

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributor

Check out the local boys basketball district brackets for First Round and Semis

Take a peek inside at the local boys basketball district brackets for next week. First round games are on Monday and semifinals are Wednesday. (WKTV/Scott Baisden)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Watch our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show HERE, March 3!

Check out our local girls district tournament highlights here and our boys district bracket preview for next week!

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor