City of Kentwood

Tips on how to avoid online scammers

Those deals that are too good to be true probably are as scammers ratchet up a notch, targeting shoppers during the holidays.

By:Tessa Schultz, WKTV Contributor

Aviators start strong, beat host Kalamazoo Christian 77-61

Junior Luke Riebel led West Michigan Aviation Academy with 25 points in the win.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Kentwood’s Vintage + More owner related to Yankees standout from the early 1900s

New store owner Kate Kemperman has deep roots in West Michigan.

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributor

Going home for the holidays; busy times at Ford International Airport

Gerald R. Ford International Airport is approaching record-breaking travel numbers similar to 2019.

By:WKTV Staff

Friday basketball scores and team leaders

Grand River Prep’s Kennedie Crawford led the Titans with 25 points, including four 3-pointers in a 52-48 win over Muskegon Catholic Central.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Kentwood Police Dept. hopes to hire at least 10-15 officers a year through recruit program

The Department met with several dozen potential recruit officer candidates at an open house in October. (Courtesy, City of Kentwood)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Kentwood students take top honors at political debate competition

The team was able to earn second place at the We the People District Finals and are now preparing to head to the State Finals in January.

By:WKTV Staff

All-State EK hurdler Joshua Hurt leads on and off the track

Joshua hurt was a member of East Kentwood’s track and field team that won a Division 1 regional championship in 2022. (Courtesy, Miles Postema)

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributor

Kentwood Tree Lighting highlighted by essay winner, parade and Santa visit

Kentwood Mayor Stephen Kepley and essay contest winner Clara Wells light the official Christmas tree. (Courtesy, DK Photography/City of Kentwood)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

The Ford Airport will be filled with holiday music

Area choirs will fill the Gerald R. Ford International Airport with music as travelers make their way to their holiday destinations.

By:WKTV Staff

Local twins defy the odds; become political and business leaders

Jessica Ann Tyson and Monica Sparks reveal how they survived a turbulent youth. (Courtesy, Douglas Johnson, Keepsake Photos)

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributor

Updates on Kentwood house fire deaths and homicide at apartments

Kentwood Fire Department’s preliminary investigation shows recent house fire that caused two deaths was accidental.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood school recognized for student achievement

Kentwood’s Challenger Elementary school was one of five in the state of Michigan to receive an award recognizing the school for its “above average student growth.”

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Kentwood Community Choir performs Dec. 2

(Courtesy, pxhere.com)

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood Holiday Light Display Contest Dec. 1-14

Last year’s winning house in the Kentwood Holiday Light Display Contest. (Courtesy, City of Kentwood)

By:WKTV Staff