City of Kentwood

South Christian completes perfect season with D-4 state title at Ford Field

The Sailors blanked Goodrich 28-0 Friday night at Ford Field to clinch a Division 4 state championship. (WKTV/Zach Fanko)

By:Zach Fanko, WKTV Contributor

The Rapid makes improvements to Silverline

The Rapid is adding on-board fare payments to the Silverline system as it prepares for contactless payments coming in 2023.

By:WKTV Staff

South Christian heading to Ford Field after 26-20 semifinal win

Sailors QB Jake DeHaan scored 4 TDs in Saturday’s semifinal win over Edwardsburg. (DeHaan pictured in an earlier game this season. Courtesy Eric Walstra)

By:Zach Fanko, WKTV Contributor

Several Kentwood-Wyoming area football players named to MHSFCA All-Region teams

South Christian QB Jake DeHaan was one of six Sailors selected to the MHSFCA All-Region team this season. (Courtesy, Eric Walstra)

By:Zach Fanko, WKTV Contributor

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