City of Kentwood

Kentwood hosts first Adaptive Recreation Expo on Thursday, Jan. 26

The free event features a variety of local programs and resources for people of all abilities and provides opportunities for community members and vendors alike.

By:WKTV Staff

Partnership provides free, easy access to Narcan

A partnership with the Grand Rapids Red Project has provided free access to life-saving Narcan in vending machines located in Grand Rapids.

By:Maggie Carey, WKTV Contributor

Check it out! Our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights Show, Jan. 20

Every Friday, we’ll bring you an abundance of great local high school boys and girls basketball clips from the Wyoming and Kentwood areas, as well as highlighting some top performers and giving a snapshot of the latest conference standings.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Kentwood resident nominated for prestigious military academy

Addison Turk, a senior at West Michigan Aviation Academy, was one of six students nominated by U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow.

By:WKTV Staff

Let It Snow: Mystery and Thriller book suggestions

Alex Michaelides’ page-turner “The Silent Patient” is just one of many books under the KDL’s mystery and thriller section for the Let It Snow program.

By:Kent District Library

WKTV Friday Night Highlights: Watch the latest show right here!

Check out our latest edition of Friday Night Highlights, where WKTV brings you exciting boys and girls high school basketball clips from the Wyoming and Kentwood areas every week.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Kentwood police investigating Jan. 13 shooting

The Kentwood Police is asking anyone with information on a Jan. 13 shooting in the 4600 block of Breton Avenue to contact the department.

By:WKTV Staff

Ford International Airport President and CEO to serve on North America Airports Council Board of Directors

Ford International Airport Authority’s President and CEO Tory Richardson will serve on the North America Airports Council.

By:WKTV Staff

East Kentwood takes home top honor at We the People competition

East Kentwood We the People team brought home their first state championship since 2010 and are now heading on to nationals in April.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Caledonia Community Schools is recognized by MDE with REWARD status

The Michigan Department of Education recently named seven of the eight eligible Caledonia Community Schools Reward schools.

By:WKTV Staff

East Kentwood boys win last-second thriller at Rockford

East Kentwood’s Marshaun Flakes scores 13 points to help the Falcons in the come-from-behind win.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

Tri-unity boys come alive in the second half to beat Western Michigan Christian 78-50

Senior Roy Fogg led the Defenders with 15 points..

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

KDL Let It Snow: Going local on the local indie/Michigan author book list

Looking for something local to read? How about Angeline Boulley’s debut novel “Firekeeper’s Daughter,” which was a New York Time’s bestseller.

By:Kent District Library

Stauffer opened for weekend, will close again on Monday

Pavement replacement on Stauffer will result in the northbound lane being closed for a few hours on Monday.

By:WKTV Staff

Two-car crash in Kentwood places 4-year-old in critical condition

Two young children were transported to a local hospital.

By:WKTV Staff