City of Kentwood

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

Kentwood Parks and Recreation Department earns two state awards

From Left: Ann Przybysz, recreation program coordinator, Kentwood Parks and Rec; Clay Summers, executive director, mParks; Katelyn Bush, recreation program coordinator, Kentwood Parks and Rec, holds one of the awards.

By:WKTV Staff

Michigan Golden Gloves Championships begin 91st tournament; Opening night April 1 at West Catholic High School

Local boxer junior Rios will be one of the top open division boxers to watch at this year’s Championships.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

Friday Night Highlights Special Edition: Host Zach Fanko interviews Tri-unity and South Christian teams after both finish second in state

Take a look at our boys basketball state finals special edition of WKTV Friday Night Highlights, where host Zach Fanko interviews Tri-unity and South Christian coaches and players.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

East Kentwood boys basketball team and Coach Thomas turn things around; OK Red and district champs

The Falcons pose with their district trophy after defeating Byron Center. East Kentwood also claimed the OK Red title this season. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Kentwood’s Red Storm advances to state, hosts local competition this weekend

Red Storm Robotics qualifies for the state competition just before it hosts its annual FIRST Robotics competition this weekend.

By:Troy Best, Red Storm Robotics

Preserving Native American burial grounds is important for historical, spiritual reasons

Distributing burial sites may lead to distributing sprits with those souls possibility seeking vengeance for unrest in the afterlife.

By:Wayne Thomas, Grand Rapids Ghost Hunters

‘Terence,’ the Red Storm Robot gets rolling March 31

Red Storm Robotics prepares for its home competition which kicks off Spring Break, running March 31 and April 1 at East Kentwood High School.

By:Troy Best, Red Storm Robotic

Local Jaycees group hosts Easter Egg Scramble

JCI South Kent will host the Easter Egg Scramble April 8 at Lamar Park with a special guest, the Easter Bunny, hopping in for an appearance.

By:WKTV Staff

South Christian falls to Ferndale in Division 2 state championship game

The Sailors pose with their runner-up trophy after losing to Ferndale 44-38 in the Division 2 state final Saturday at the Breslin Center. (Photo Courtesy, South Christian)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor