City of Kentwood

South Christian tangles with undefeated Whitehall in D-4 Regional Final Friday

The Sailors will lean on quarterback Jake DeHaan in their regional final. (Courtesy, Eric Walstra)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

A look at the candidates in tomorrow’s midterm election

With midterms on Tuesday, the WKTV Journal compiled a list of who is running for Wyoming City Council, Kent County Commission, and state elections.

By:WKTV Journal staff

South Christian advances to third-straight D-4 regional final

South Christian claimed its third-consecutive D-4 district title with a 35-20 win over Hudsonville Unity Christian.

By:Zach Fanko, WKTV Contributor

‘Best year’ in long time boosts Christmas farms

Ideal weather conditions have led to a great crop for Michigan’s Christmas tree industry as it rings in the 2022 season.

By:Liam Jackson, Capital News Service

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