City of Kentwood

Kentwood Police Department to host recruitment event Oct. 13

The recruitment event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 13 and include two one-hour sessions at the Kentwood Police Department, 4742 Walma Ave.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood Glow in the Park features Fun Run, Costume Party, and much more on Oct. 15

Last year’s Glow in the Park event.

By:WKTV Staff

How to avoid falls while staying active when aging

Exercise and keeping you home safe is just a couple of things older adults can do to stay active without worrying about falling.

By:Emily Armstrong, Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan

Rockford remains unbeaten after 41-20 win over East Kentwood

Rockford’s defense key in victory over East Kentwood.

By:Zach Fanko, WKTV Contributing Writer

South Christian stays undefeated with 43-2 win over Thornapple Kellogg Friday

Cam Post led the Sailors with seven tackles to help his team improve to 5-0.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Mobile device parts supplier moves near Kentwood, Ford Airport

Mobile Defenders and eduPARTS recently moved into a new building off of East Paris Avenue heart the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

By:WKTV Staff

More Michigan communities strive to become age-friendly

The City of Grand Rapids has developed an age-friendly action plan while the City of Wyoming has included age-friendly concepts in its master plan.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma and Janelle James

Kentwood offers fall leaf and brush drop-off to residents starting Oct. 15

The City of Kentwood will again offer leaf and brush drop-off services to residents this fall. (Courtesy of pxhere.com)

By:WKTV Staff

Kent County has seven roads on the best Michigan roads for color list

Just in time for fall, the statewide roads for color tours has been released with Kent County having seven possible routes.

By:Liam Jackson, Capital News Service

Kentwood teacher only one in state to receive NEA fellowship

Art teacher Olivia Miller was the only Michigan teacher named a 2023 National Education Association (NEA) Global Learning Fellow.

By:Tim Hargis, Kentwood Public Schools

East Kentwood relies on defense in 16-0 shutout of Jenison in WKTV Game of the Week

Jenison lines up against a tough East Kentwood defense.

By:Zach Fanko, WKTV Contributing Writer

South Christian brothers strike early in team’s 28-6 win over Cedar Springs

South Christian QB Jake DeHaan threw a 76-yard TD pass to brother Charlie in the win. (WKTV)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Bike Night at the Kentwood Farmers Market

Marketgoers can test ride an e-bike, get a helmet fitting and learn how to fix a flat tire tonight at the Kentwood Farmers Market Bike Night.

By:WKTV Staff

Police Blog: Kentwood investigates shooting on Bowen Boulevard

The Kentwood Police is investigating a shooting that took place on Sept. 13 on Bowen Boulevard.

By:WKTV Staff

East Kentwood students earn honors from national program

Four East Kentwood High School students will standout to college admissions after earning honors for the College Board’s National Recognition Program.

By:WKTV Staff