City of Kentwood

Par-llo brings ‘old school’ to the Kentwood concerts

After a brief break for the Fourth of July holiday, the Kentwood Summer Concert Series returns this week with Par-llo Connection.

By:John D. Gonzalez, WKTV Contributing Writer

Miss Metro Cruise narrows the field down to 10

About 17 ladies came out for this year’s Miss Metro Cruise preliminary contest this past Saturday at the Wyoming Moose Lodge.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Secretary Buttigieg praises Ford Airport funding at local speech

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced an $8.7 million grant to the Ford Airport on Monday in Grand Rapids, as Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel looks on. (WKTV)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Possible Monkeypox case has been identified in Kent County

The patient is currently isolating and does not pose a risk to the public, according to the Kent County Health Department.

By:WKTV Staff

Dean Transportation is hosting a July 12 hiring event

Dean Transportation is looking for drivers for routes for the upcoming school year for the Grand Rapids Public Schools and Kent ISD.

By:WKTV Staff

Gerald R. Ford International Airport awarded $8.7 million for improvements

The FAA will award Gerald R. Ford International Airport nearly $8.7 million in federal funding to install 8 new passenger boarding bridges.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Training center helping more athletes through Midwest United Football Club

Local business Alpha Human Performance has been named the official Preferred Sport Performance Training Partner for the Midwest United Football Club.

By:By Philip Janowski, WKTV Contributing Writer

Miss Metro Cruise is about celebrating all people

Current Miss Metro Cruise, Dr. Jules Kelvin, gives us the scoop about life as a pinup in preparation for the upcoming Miss Metro Cruise preliminary contest this Saturday.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Cardiac program provides better quality of life, control over care

With care guidelines developed by the American Heart Association, Emmanuel Hospice professionals are helping patients living with end-stage heart disease achieve better quality of life and control over their care.

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Up next for Kentwood summer concerts is Soul Syndicate

The next Kentwood Summer Concert is set for this Thursday at 7 p.m.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Join Kentwood for its annual 4th of July celebration

Kentwood plans a full day of activities along with a list of other local July 4th celebrations taking place throughout the weekend.

By:WKTV Staff

How to keep pets safe during the July 4th holiday

Here are a few tips to minimize fear and protect your pet from becoming lost.

By:BISSELL Pet Foundation

Gonzo’s Top 5: Summer is supposed to be fun any day of the week

The summer heats up with Broadway shows, Cheer Live, lots of music and the Last Sundays Outdoor Market.

By:John D. Gonzalez, WKTV Contributing Writer

KDL designs award to find local literacy champions

The Kent District Library is looking to recognize those who have gone above and beyond to improve literacy within Kent County.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Local organization partners with Woodland Mall to encourage reading

Through June, Family Futures will be handing out the book “The Caring Me I Want to Be” at Woodland Mall.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma