City of Kentwood
Ford International Airport expecting busy spring break; ‘pack your patience’
Ford International Airport is anticipating more than 150,000 passengers between March 30 and April 11. (Courtesy, Ford Airport)
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South Christian leans on defense to beat Unity in Division 2 state quarterfinals; advances to MSU Friday
The Sailors advanced to the Division 2 state semifinals with a 61-38 win over Hudsonville Unity Christian Tuesday at Calvin University. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
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Kroc Center brings back popular spring break event
After three years of limited offerings during the COVID pandemic, family–friendly activity options are again available at The Kroc Center during Spring Break.
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UPDATE: Kent County recycling center temporarily closed
Due to structural damage caused at the Kent County Recycling and Education on Monday, the facility has been temporarily closed.
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Two Kentwood teams bring home top honors
EK Falcon Odyssey of the Mind took home a state title and the Falcon News Network snagged its first Michigan Association of Broadcasters Award.
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Spring brush and leaf drop-off service available to Kentwood residents beginning April 1
The City of Kentwood will once again offer its brush and leaf drop-off service for residents starting on Saturday, April 1.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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