City of Kentwood

Locker Room by LIDS now open at Woodland Mall

Featuring everything from custom team gear to novelty sports items, the new Locker Room by LIDS store is open in Woodland Mall. (Courtesy, Woodland Mall)

By:WKTV Staff

South Christian playing for a D-4 district championship against Unity Christian Friday

Jake DeHaan and the Sailors are prepping for a district title game against Unity Christian. (Courtesy, Eric Walstra)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Outdoor Explorers program gets kids outside examining nature

Outdoor Explorer Kristofer shows off a bat he made with sticks and bark.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Contributor

Tuition help offered to aspiring teachers

To address the teacher shortage, Michigan will offer $10,000 in tuition help to 2,500 aspiring educators and pay student teachers $9,600 a semester.

By:Janelle James, Capital News Service

More days of rain, snow predicted for this winter

Kent County Road Commission officials are telling residents to allow more time for morning commutes for the upcoming winter season.

By:Janelle James, Capital News Service

Rockford advances to district final with 50-14 win over East Kentwood

Rockford advances to the Division 1 district final next week after Friday’s win. (WKTV/Zach Fanko)

By:Zach Fanko, WKTV Contributor

South Christian stays perfect at 10-0 with 42-7 win over Grand Rapids Christian in playoff opener

South Christian QB Jake DeHaan led the Sailors with four touchdowns through the air and one on the ground. (WKTV)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Museum celebrates Day of the Dead with exhibition

The Grand Rapids Public Museum explores the traditions and history of the Day of the Dead, which honors friends and family members who have died.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

South Christian, East Kentwood preparing for football playoffs; see other area teams that advanced as well

Jenison lines up against a tough East Kentwood defense during a WKTV Game of the Week in September. The Falcons beat Jenison 16-0.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Wyoming, Kentwood to participate in drug take back event

Fall Drug Take Back Day is set for this Saturday with both the cities of Kentwood and Wyoming having sites where medications may be disposed properly.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Chamber launches new initiative for BIPOC businesses

The new Wyoming Kentwood Chamber of Commerce initiative is designed to focus on business challenges that the chamber can help with.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Give it a shake! Prepare your mailbox for a Michigan winter

If your post moves when the mailbox is shaken and the box is not securely fixed to the post, then it needs to be repaired or replaced. (Courtesy, pxhere.com)

By:WKTV Staff

When trick-or-treaters should head out for the goodies

This year, Halloween is Monday with most municipalities planning on trick-or-treating activities being that day. Times do vary.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

South Christian QB Jake DeHaan guiding the Sailors into the playoffs

Jake DeHaan has a total of 32 touchdowns this year; 22 through the air and 10 on the ground for the Sailors. (Courtesy, Eric Walstra)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Kentwood partners with Great Lakes Disc to host Fall Fling Disc Golf Tournament Nov. 12

The disc golf tournament will be held at Kentwood’s Old Farm Park and also includes a food drive for the Little Free Pantry.

By:WKTV Staff