City of Kentwood
Michigan’s Adventure now hiring for 2026 season
Parent company Six Flags to celebrate National Hiring Week Feb. 14-22 with Coast-to-Coast Hiring Blitz to fill a wide variety of roles with competitive wages and perks.(Photo Courtesy, Michigan’s Adventure)
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Red Door still open at Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids; celebrating 25 years
For 25 years, Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids has remained committed to making emotional support accessible to all, at no cost. That commitment is only possible because of the generosity of our community. (Image Courtesy, Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids)
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WATCH THIS! WKTV Friday Night Highlights (Feb. 16, 2026)
DO NOT MISS our new and exciting WKTV Friday Night Highlights featuring hosts Bill Rohn and Tom Conquest. CLICK OPEN TO VIEW OUR SHOW!
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GVSU celebrates Black History Month with multiple events throughout February
GVSU Night at the Museum: As We Rise. One of many events in February celebrating Black History Month. CLICK OPEN TO SEE SCHEDULE (Image Courtesy, GVSU)
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Woodland Mall to host 12th Annual African American Live Museum
The New Hope Baptist Church will present its 12th African American Live Museum, “Echoes of Greatness,” throughout the mall from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. CLICK OPEN FOR MORE DETAILS (Photo Courtesy, Woodland Mall)
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GVSU data shows region’s economy sluggish for third straight month
The West Michigan economy began the new year much as it ended in 2025, sluggish, with many local firms still struggling to gain momentum, according to a report by GVSU researcher Brian Long. (Image Courtesy, pxhere.com)
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Planet Rock opens in Wyoming; 50-foot climbing walls, family-friendly programs
Grand Rapids resident Mike Powell practicing bouldering at the Planet Rock grand opening. CLICK OPEN TO SEE THE COOL ROCK CLIMBING VIDEO. (Photo Courtesy, Ruth Thornton/WKTV Contributor)
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YMCA Veggie Van returns to Care Resources, provides access to healthy food
The Veggie Van visits Care Resources’ Grand Rapids location twice a month year-round.
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WKTV Friday Night Highlights (Feb. 9, 2026)
CLICK HERE! WKTV Friday Night Highlights featuring host Tom Conquest.
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Enter the Write Michigan Teen Poetry Contest by Kent District Library
The contest is open to teens in grades 6-12 living or attending school in Kent County. CLICK OPEN FOR MORE INFO
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WKTV Friday Night Highlights (Feb. 2, 2026)
DO NOT MISS our new and exciting WKTV Friday Night Highlights featuring hosts Bill Rohn and Tom Conquest. CLICK OPEN TO VIEW OUR SHOW!
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East Kentwood Boys stay unbeaten in Red after two more wins; ranked second in state
The Falcons, 13-1 overall and ranked second in state, continued their winning ways with a come-from-behind 54-52 win Friday over Grandville. CLICK OPEN FOR VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS!
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Bojangles to debut famous Carolina flavor with first Michigan restaurant on Feb. 3 in Wyoming
Bojangles is officially in Michigan. The new restaurant, located at 1730 28th St. SW in Wyoming, opens it doors Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 5:30 a.m. (Photo Courtesy, Bojangles)
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Economic outlook shows slower growth for West Michigan
A year-long analysis of the West Michigan economy by a Grand Valley State University economist points to a clear trend — growth is slowing.
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