City of Kentwood

Kentwood Valentine’s Dash 5K set for Feb. 11; to benefit Little Free Pantry

Kentwood’s sixth annual Valentine’s Dash 5K will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. (Courtesy, City of Kentwood)

By:WKTV Staff

South Christian knocks off Caledonia 44-36 in girls hoops Tuesday

Ashley Thomasma (pictured) led the Sailors with 15 points, while Ashley Raredon added 13 and 11 rebounds.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Tuesday night basketball scores and team leaders, Jan. 31

Maxi Morales (No. 3) led Wyoming with 24 points and 6 boards in a win against Holland Christian Tuesday. (From an earlier game this season.)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

An evening of fellowship as the chamber celebrates award winners

Wyoming Kentwood Chamber of Commerce honors leading businesses and community members at annual meeting and awards banquet.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Watch our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights Show, Jan. 27

Don’t miss it! Every Friday, we’ll bring you great high school boys and girls basketball highlights from the Wyoming and Kentwood areas.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Friday night basketball scores and team leaders, Jan. 27

Alyjah Chandler led Wyoming with 23 points and 6 steals.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Ford International Airport announces third round of FLITE grants

More than $170,000 will be awarded to companies shaping the future of the aviation industry, including two from Michigan.

By:WKTV Staff

Catholic Central boys outlast South Christian 71-67 in Gold heavyweight matchup

South Christian goes down to the wire with host Catholic Central Tuesday night. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

Tuesday basketball scores and team leaders, Jan. 24

Quincy Winkle led Potter’s House to victory with 32 points Tuesday, Carson Vis (pictured) scored 31 in a tough loss to Catholic Central, and Alyjah Chandler gets 14 for Wyoming in a win.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Saw the made for TV series or movie? Now read the book

Books turned into movies always make a good read and there are plenty of options for the KDL Let It Snow Adult Reading program.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood hosts first Adaptive Recreation Expo on Thursday, Jan. 26

The free event features a variety of local programs and resources for people of all abilities and provides opportunities for community members and vendors alike.

By:WKTV Staff

Partnership provides free, easy access to Narcan

A partnership with the Grand Rapids Red Project has provided free access to life-saving Narcan in vending machines located in Grand Rapids.

By:Maggie Carey, WKTV Contributor

Check it out! Our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights Show, Jan. 20

Every Friday, we’ll bring you an abundance of great local high school boys and girls basketball clips from the Wyoming and Kentwood areas, as well as highlighting some top performers and giving a snapshot of the latest conference standings.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Kentwood resident nominated for prestigious military academy

Addison Turk, a senior at West Michigan Aviation Academy, was one of six students nominated by U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow.

By:WKTV Staff

Let It Snow: Mystery and Thriller book suggestions

Alex Michaelides’ page-turner “The Silent Patient” is just one of many books under the KDL’s mystery and thriller section for the Let It Snow program.

By:Kent District Library