City of Kentwood

Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan partners with GRCC for Senior Dental Day

The two organizations will be hosting a Senior Dental Day on Monday, March 20.

By:Emily Armstrong, Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan

MPACT task force makes an impact on countywide crime spree

Through the Metro Pattern Crimes Task Force, about 12 individuals were arrested with 12 stolen cars and four stolen handguns recovered.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Red Storm Robotics poised for success after qualifying tournament in St. Joseph

Red Storm Robotics had a strong start to its season with the team’s robot, Terence, doing well in the autonomous port of the competition.

By:Troy Best, Red Storm Robotics

Providing physical comfort in hospice requires attention to cues, team approach

A turn of the hand, the way they’re sitting, a look on their face — these are just some of the cues that a hospice practitioner listens for.

By:Emmanuel Hospice

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