City of Kentwood

Friday night basketball scores and team leaders, Feb. 17

Lee’s Joe Russau led the Legends with 26 points, 15 rebounds and 4 blocks in an 83-63 win Friday over Fruitport Calvary Christian. Lee improved to 6-0 atop the Alliance League, 16-1 overall.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

‘Five weddings and an engagement’ all on Valentine’s Day

Kentwood business owner Britney Hoskins helps wedding dreams come true by hosting Mini-Mony Day Feb. 14 at Morenas Event Venue.

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributor

West Michigan consumers have watched egg prices skyrocket, and wonder why

More than 58 million birds have been affected by the avian flu outbreak countrywide, according to the USDA. (Photo courtesy, pxhere.com)

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributor

Take a sneak peek at this week’s Friday Night Highlights show, Feb. 17

Check out our interview with Lee Coach Dominic Shannon and high scorer Marc Whitfield after their win over Muskegon Catholic Central Tuesday, including some game highlights.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

East Kentwood overcomes early deficit to stay atop OK Red

Christian Humphrey came off the bench to hit 3 three-point shots in a big win for the Falcons. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

Tuesday night basketball scores and team leaders, Feb. 14

South Christian’s Sam Medendorp scores a career-high 28 points in the Sailors 87-34 win over Kenowa Hills Tuesday. (Courtesy, Eric Walstra)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Woodland Mall to host Unity Walk to honor MLK and African American Live Museum during Black History Month

Kentwood Mayor Stephen Kepley (red scarf) takes part in a previous Woodland Mall Unity Walk to Honor Martin Luther King Jr. (Courtesy, City of Kentwood)

By:WKTV Staff

Watch our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights Show HERE, Feb. 10!

Every Tuesday and Friday, our crew is out working hard to bring you tons of local high school basketball clips for our Friday Night Highlights show.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

East Kentwood boys use big second half to stop Grandville in OK Red showdown Friday

East Kentwood’s Marshaun Flakes (No. 5) and Jamell Hatchett led with 19 points apiece. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

Friday night basketball scores and team leaders, Feb. 10

Marc Whitfield led Lee with 21 points in a 62-59 win over Tri-unity Christian Friday. The Legends are 4-0 in the Alliance League, West Michigan Aviation 5-1. (Courtesy, Lee High School)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Take a sneak peek at our Friday Night Highlights show

Get an early look at our WKTV Tuesday Game of the Week highlights: Mona Shores at Wyoming Boys. And check out our interview with Coach Thom Vander Klay and Alyjah Chandler.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Local artist shares her gratitude to healthcare workers through film

Local artist Kim Johnson’s short film, “If My Paintings Were On These Walls,” will premiere on WKTV Feb. 17 on Comcast Channel 25.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Eighth Annual Freeze Fest disc golf tourney (Feb. 18) sponsored by Kentwood and Great Lakes Disc

The doubles disc golf tournament and food drive takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Manager

South Christian Boys knock off Ottawa Hills 73-51 Tuesday

Sam Medendorp led the Sailors with 20 points in the win. (Courtesy, Eric Walstra)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Tuesday night basketball scores and team leaders, Feb. 7

WKTV announcer Ty Marzean interviews Wyoming’s Alyjah Chandler after our Tuesday Game of the Week. The Wolves beat visiting Mona Shores 71-58. Check out this interview and the Wolves highlights on our upcoming Friday Night Highlights show.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor