City of Kentwood

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

Harriet Stanaback celebrates 99th birthday at park she helped establish in Kentwood

Harriet Stanaback (center) and two of her granddaughters look at the tree planted in her honor at a birthday celebration for Harriet Saturday at Stanaback Park.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

Kentwood free summer concerts begin with Azz-Izz Band Thursday, June 15 and Wity Sound Band, June 22

The Azz-Izz Band kicks off the Kentwood Summer Concert Series on Thursday, June 15 at 7 p.m. on the lawn behind City Hall. Free admission.

By:K.D. Norris, WKTV Contributor

Walk, bike, or share rides during Active Commute Week

Active Commute Week is underway in the Grand Rapids area with commuters having the chance to win prizes for their “green” commutes.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Kentwood Farmers Market and Summer Concert Series kick off on June 15

The Farmers Market runs from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Thursday through Sept. 7 behind Kentwood City Hall and the Summer Concert Series from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on select Thursdays on the lawn behind City Hall.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood kicks off Summer this Saturday, June 10, with Food Truck Festival: live music, food trucks and beer tent

The popular community event offers free admission and features more than 25 food trucks in the parking lot of the Kent District Library.

By:WKTV Staff