City of Kentwood

East Kentwood grad and other local boxers capture titles at West Michigan Golden Gloves finals Saturday at West Catholic

EK grad Justin Lacey-Pierce (left) defeated Jason Jackson in the 165-pound Elite Open class final at the West Michigan Golden Gloves.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

The masks come off at many local health providers

By Monday, many local health organizations will have lifted masks requirements for visitors and patients.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Kentwood’s 62-B Court to host Law Day Celebration on May 1

The Law Day event will take place 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Kentwood Justice Center, 4740 Walma Ave. SE. 

By:WKTV Staff

Golden Gloves: Area boxers clear hurdles to the West Michigan Finals Saturday

Boxer Junior Rios (left) advanced to the West Michigan Finals this Saturday at West Catholic. WATCH HIS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH WKTV INSIDE.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

Kentwood and Hanger Clinic to host annual Hanger Limb Loss Awareness 5K April 29

A photo from last year’s Hanger Limb Loss Awareness 5K. (Courtesy, City of Kentwood)

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood to celebrate Arbor Day with community event and tree seedling giveaway April 28

A photo from last year’s Arbor Day event in Kentwood. (Photo Courtesy, City of Kentwood)

By:WKTV Staff

State Rep. Skaggs pushes for redesign of state’s flag

Rep. Phil Skaggs said he believes that a redesigned flag would better reflect how unique Michigan is along with bringing Michigan residents together.

By:Andrew Roth, Capital News Service

Kentwood, Wyoming police to host Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22 

The annual spring Drug Take Back Program will be on Earth Day, April 22, with Kentwood and Wyoming police along with U of M Health West participating.

By:By WKTV Staff

Golden Gloves: Junior Rios looking to cap amateur career in a big way

Local fighter Junior Rios (second from left) is aiming for a fifth state title this year and is carrying on the legacy of the Wyoming Pride gym that included from left: Coach Alex Fernandez, Junior, Coach Anbrocio Ledesma and Coach Dominic Marsiglia.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

Care Resources promotes healthy independence for West Michigan seniors

Care Resources is making “aging at home” an easier option for seniors by providing a number of services including day center programs.

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributor

Pure Michigan updating brand to reach younger audiences

The state’s Pure Michigan tourism campaign gets a fresh, modern look that includes highlighting West Michigan and its businesses.

By:Andrew Roth Capital News Service

Spotlight on Seniors Expo set for this month

The annual event, set for April 18, focuses on connecting the community with senior-focused resources.

By:WKTV Staff

Upcoming forum looks at the future of mobility in West Michigan

A Kent County Transportation Forum will be held Monday at the Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports and Inclusion Center.

By:WKTV Staff

East Kentwood hosts annual FIRST robotics competition

Area teams build more than just robots, but life skills and a community that reaches beyond the competition on the field.

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributor

Localized flooding possible over next 48 hours

The National Weather Service is expecting several rivers to be at, or near flood stage, by the end of the day on Friday, April 7.

By:WKTV Staff