City of Kentwood

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

More than 200 attend inaugural adaptive rec expo

The Kentwood Parks and Recreation Department hosted its inaugural Adaptive Recreation Expo, connecting residents to local services.

By:Nathan Slauer, WKTV Contributor

Watch our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights Show HERE, and don’t miss our Feb. 10 show!

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

Friday night basketball scores and team leaders, Feb. 3

South Christian’s Jake DeHaan led the Sailors with 25 points in a 73-61 win over Forest Hills Eastern. (Courtesy, Eric Walstra)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Kent County partners with Vicinity Energy to operate Waste-to-Energy facility

Vicinity Energy will operate the facility in Grand Rapids, reducing annual operating costs and increasing the local workforce.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood Police Department to host recruitment event Feb. 15

No prior law enforcement experience is required to apply and selected police recruit applicants will get a full scholarship to attend the GVSU Police Academy or another approved program.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood Valentine’s Dash 5K set for Feb. 11; to benefit Little Free Pantry

Kentwood’s sixth annual Valentine’s Dash 5K will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. (Courtesy, City of Kentwood)

By:WKTV Staff

South Christian knocks off Caledonia 44-36 in girls hoops Tuesday

Ashley Thomasma (pictured) led the Sailors with 15 points, while Ashley Raredon added 13 and 11 rebounds.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Tuesday night basketball scores and team leaders, Jan. 31

Maxi Morales (No. 3) led Wyoming with 24 points and 6 boards in a win against Holland Christian Tuesday. (From an earlier game this season.)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

An evening of fellowship as the chamber celebrates award winners

Wyoming Kentwood Chamber of Commerce honors leading businesses and community members at annual meeting and awards banquet.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Watch our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights Show, Jan. 27

Don’t miss it! Every Friday, we’ll bring you great high school boys and girls basketball highlights from the Wyoming and Kentwood areas.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Friday night basketball scores and team leaders, Jan. 27

Alyjah Chandler led Wyoming with 23 points and 6 steals.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor