City of Kentwood

City of Kentwood celebrating start of summer with Food Truck Festival

Event will take place June 4 and feature food trucks, live music, and beer tent.

By:WKTV Staff

Final users transition to new Kent County Digital Radio System

The final users of the new countywide digital radio system for police, fire and emergency response personnel have transitioned to the system.

By:WKTV Staff

East Kentwood varsity dance team gets noticed nationally

The East Kentwood varsity dance team earned two trophies this winter at the 2022 Dance Team Union National Championship.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Local foster agencies make plea for public assistance during foster home crisis

On Sunday, there will be a workshop at Wyoming High School focused on the foster home need.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Feeding America West Michigan launches new campaign with $2 million gift from Meijer

The campaign aims to raise $6 million for the nonprofit’s new facility to nearly double its food distribution efforts.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Kentwood Department of Public Works to celebrate National Public Works Week with open house

Interactive event with Kent County Road Commission to include up-close look at equipment, hands on activities, live demonstrations, and giveaways

By:City of Kentwood

City of Kentwood’s Bark for the Park set for May 19

Attendees and their canine companions can explore a variety of local pet vendors and community booths, from local pet stores to pet resorts.

By:City of Kentwood

Another way to offer love: Art Legacy helps hospice patients create lasting memories

Art Legacy is designed to encourage self-expression while assisting with symptom management, supporting memories and providing connection.

By:Emmanuel Hospice

A picture perfect day brought the cars out for Metro Cruise’s annual dust off

The parking lot of the Wyoming Moose Lodge was packed this Saturday as car owners and car lovers came out to enjoy some new and old classics.

By:Aaron Robins, WKTV Community Contributor

Metro Cruise Dust Off set for this Saturday

It’s the first classic car event of the season with lots of information up this year’s Metro Cruise and the Miss Metro Cruise competition.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

City of Kentwood’s community cleanup day set for Saturday, May 7

Residents can drop off yard waste, trash and general debris for disposal and electronics for recycling 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Kentwood Department of Public Works.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood Police Department invites high school students to youth academy

The Kentwood Police Department is taking applications for its youth academy which takes place in July.

By:WKTV Staff

Ford International Airport celebrates beam raising on $110 Million expansion of Concourse A

The Elevate Program is the cornerstone in nearly $500 million in capital expansion projects, one of the largest in any small hub airport in the U.S.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood school makes top one percent of top Michigan schools

West Michigan Aviation, along with six other Kent Intermediate schools, rank in the top one percent of top Michigan schools.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent County official praises plan to repair state bridges

By Sydney BowlerCapital News Service LANSING – From 2017 to 2021, the number of bridges in poor condition in Michigan increased from 1,146 to 1,240, [Read More]

By:Sydney Bowler, Capital News Services