City of Kentwood

Check out our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season (9-26-25)

Don’t miss these new and exciting highlights from several local football games from our latest Friday Night Highlights show of the season! Open here!

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor/Sports Director, greer@wktv.org

City of Kentwood to host fourth Adaptive Recreation Expo 

The Oct. 2 event will feature local programs and resources for individuals of all abilities.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Check out our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season (9-19-25)

Don’t miss these new and exciting highlights from several local football games from our latest Friday Night Highlights show of the season! Open here!

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor/Sports Director, greer@wktv.org

East Kentwood falls short at Rockford in OK Red football showdown

Division 1 football heavyweights East Kentwood and Rockford battled it out Friday in an OK Red game. (Photo Courtesy, Eli Reed)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood Commission approves Brownfield TIF for $30-million housing development, adding 216 single-family homes and Breton Ave. extension

The $30-million project will redevelop a 66.6-acre parcel at 2720 52nd St. SE, 2854 52nd St. SE  and 5491 Wing Ave. SE, creating 216 new single-family homes, including 69 townhome rentals, to the city. (Rendering Courtesy, City of Kentwood)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

East Kentwood opens conference play with offensive explosion at Jenison; Falcons total 500 yards

Senior quarterback Kayd Coffman completed 15-of-20 passes for 225 yards and three touchdowns. Look inside for game highlights! (Photo Courtesy, Falcon News Network)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Mobile food pantry schedule for Kent County, Sept. 12 – Oct. 10

Wyoming-Kentwood area organizations hosting mobile food pantries Sept. 12 – Oct. 10

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

Girls in Aviation Day: Sept. 20 at AVFlight “Sparking inspiration in aerospace careers among females”

“There is a significant gender gap in most aspects of aviation, and our goal is to increase the female representation in all aerospace occupations,” said Samantha Perry, president of the Great Lakes Chapter of Women in Aviation International (WAI). (Photo Courtesy, Luke K/PistonFly)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org

Check out our first WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season!

Don’t miss these exciting highlights from many of the local football games the past two weeks from our first Friday Night Highlights show of the season! Open here!

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor/Sports Director, greer@wktv.org

East Kentwood offense finds high gear in non-league win against Byron Center

Led by a potent passing game and a productive ground attack, the Falcon offense found the end zone six times as it defeated Byron Center 43-14 in their first home game of the season. Look inside for video highlights.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Hand2Hand celebrates new electric van at community/volunteer event with Consumers Energy

Consumers Energy joined the fight against hunger by donating an electric van that will help Hand2Hand deliver food to 15,000 children this school year.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

Kentwood to host The Vibe Fundraiser for Adaptive Recreation programs on Sept. 11 

The backyard party will run from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Kentwood Library Courtyard – Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch, 4950 Breton Ave. SE. It will include food, cocktails, live DJ, a silent auction, giving wall and more.  

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Ferris graduate’s internship at WKTV leads to television, film and family business

Former WKTV intern and aspiring filmmaker Alex Bernhardt makes waves with his work on Roger Rapoport’s recently released World War II film, “Old Heart.”

By:Karen Gentry, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

East Kentwood football team poised to hit next level behind MSU commit Kayd Coffman

“We have to stay healthy and continue to improve, if we can do that we have as good a shot as anybody to win the conference,” said EK Coach Tyrone Spencer.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

After a trip to the state semis, South Christian Sailors looking to keep momentum going

South Christian quarterback Austin Burgess has big shoes to fill taking over for standout Carson Vis, who signed to play basketball at WMU. (Greg Chrapek/WKTV Contributor)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org