City of Kentwood

Give it a shake! Prepare your mailbox for a Michigan winter

If your post moves when the mailbox is shaken and the box is not securely fixed to the post, then it needs to be repaired or replaced. (Courtesy, pxhere.com)

By:WKTV Staff

When trick-or-treaters should head out for the goodies

This year, Halloween is Monday with most municipalities planning on trick-or-treating activities being that day. Times do vary.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

South Christian QB Jake DeHaan guiding the Sailors into the playoffs

Jake DeHaan has a total of 32 touchdowns this year; 22 through the air and 10 on the ground for the Sailors. (Courtesy, Eric Walstra)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Kentwood partners with Great Lakes Disc to host Fall Fling Disc Golf Tournament Nov. 12

The disc golf tournament will be held at Kentwood’s Old Farm Park and also includes a food drive for the Little Free Pantry.

By:WKTV Staff

East Kentwood Golfer Elise Fennell takes second in state in Division 1

East Kentwood Golf Coach Mike Ketelaar and Elise Fennell at the MHSAA State Finals. (Courtesy, Josh Fennell)

By:Cris Greer, Managing Editor

Grandville defense stifles East Kentwood in 34-21 win in WKTV Game of the Week

East Kentwood awaits the playoffs after its 34-21 loss to Grandville on Friday.

By:Zach Fanko, WKTV Contributor

South Christian stays perfect at 9-0 with 56-22 win over FHE; Jake DeHaan tallies 8 TDs

South Christian is the No.1 seed heading into the Division 4 playoffs next week. (WKTV/Nathan Piers)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Shooting incident ends peacefully, no injuries

After receiving a “shots” fired complaint in a Kentwood neighborhood, local police were able to resolve the situation in a peaceful manner.

By:WKTV Staff

Organizations to offer some spooky family-friendly fun

Salvation Army is set to host its popular ‘Monster Mash’ while the Grand Rapids Ballet will host its ‘Spooktacular’ the weekend of Halloween.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Week 9 Football Playoff Listing: Top 40 in 11-player Divisions and Top 24 in 8-player Divisions

South Christian Quarterback Jake DeHaan and the Sailors (8-0 overall) hope to make a deep playoff run in Division 4, where they are currently ranked No. 2 in the state. (Courtesy, Eric Walstra)

By:Geoff Kimmerly, MHSAA.com senior editor

Kent County DPW hosting free tire collection event

This is the first tire collection event that the Kent County Department of Public Works since 2019, which was before the COVID pandemic.

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming looks for assault suspect, Kentwood makes theft arrest

Wyoming department is seeking information on an assault case while Kentwood Police make arrest in car theft involving 2-year-old.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

New, familiar faces seek to fill school board positions

There are 18 school board positions up for election in five school districts that cover the cities of Kentwood and Wyoming.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

We the People 2022: Kent County Commission Seats

Residents from the cities of Wyoming and Kentwood will be helping to decide the outcomes of seven Kent County commission races in the 2022 election.

By:WKTV Staff

South Kent Community Expo features 50-plus businesses, food and more Oct. 25

The free event is hosted by the City of Kentwood and takes place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 25 at the Kentwood Activities Center, 355 48th St. SE.

By:WKTV Staff