City of Kentwood

South Christian faces familiar playoff foe in Edwardsburg

The Sailors pose with their regional championship trophy after last Friday’s 28-21 win over Whitehall.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Don’t miss WKTV’s 22nd Annual Turkey Bowl

In a Sept. 16 WKTV Game of the Week, East Kentwood beat Jenison 16-0. This is one of the replays featured in the Turkey Bowl lineup on Thanksgiving Day.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Michigan farmers battle invaders as temperatures rise

As warmer-than-average growing seasons caused by climate change become more common, they bring new invasive species to Michigan.

By:Sarah Atwood, Capital News Service

Kentwood schools break ground for new early childhood center

Kentwood Public Schools’ new early childhood center has been designed specifically to meet the needs of the district’s youngest learners.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Kentwood winter street parking restrictions begin Nov. 15

From Nov. 15 through March 15, parking is not allowed on any public street from 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. (Courtesy, pxhere.com)

By:WKTV Staff

More money pumped into Michigan school board races

Conservative groups calling for more ‘parental rights’ over what schools are teaching donated thousands of dollars to Michigan school board races.

By:Sarah Atwood, Capital News Service

South Christian advances to D-4 semifinals; now 12-0

The Sailors won their first regional title since 2014 with a 28-21 win over Whitehall on Friday night. (WKTV/Zach Fanko)

By:Zach Fanko, WKTV Contributor

How to protect your pets from the cold this winter

As the weather turns colder, the Kent Count Animal Shelter is reminding residents that appropriate shelter for pets is part of the state law.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Kentwood hosts annual Holiday Tree Lighting and Parade Dec. 1

The free event includes carriage rides, food trucks, live music, a visit from Santa and much more.

By:WKTV Staff

How to navigate hospice services and access care

Emmanuel Hospice works to make it easier to make a connection to help navigate hospice care when that time comes for a loved one.

By:Emmanuel Hospice

Fitzgerald heads to state House

Rob Arnoys and Dr. Renee Hill join the Wyoming City Council and current council member John Fitzgerald moves on to the State House of Representatives.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

South Christian tangles with undefeated Whitehall in D-4 Regional Final Friday

The Sailors will lean on quarterback Jake DeHaan in their regional final. (Courtesy, Eric Walstra)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

A look at the candidates in tomorrow’s midterm election

With midterms on Tuesday, the WKTV Journal compiled a list of who is running for Wyoming City Council, Kent County Commission, and state elections.

By:WKTV Journal staff

South Christian advances to third-straight D-4 regional final

South Christian claimed its third-consecutive D-4 district title with a 35-20 win over Hudsonville Unity Christian.

By:Zach Fanko, WKTV Contributor

‘Best year’ in long time boosts Christmas farms

Ideal weather conditions have led to a great crop for Michigan’s Christmas tree industry as it rings in the 2022 season.

By:Liam Jackson, Capital News Service