City of Kentwood

Kentwood Leisure Club offers weekly recreation for members with disabilities

Kentwood Leisure Club members making cookies at the Kentwood Activities Center.

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributing Writer

Kentwood’s Senior Strong Fitness class quadruples, offers elders an active lifestyle

The Senior Strong Fitness class at Kentwood Parks and Rec shows their muscles.

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributing Writer

Kentwood city official hired as Kent County second deputy county administrator

Kentwood deputy city administrator Mark Rambo was hired by Kent County as the second deputy county administrator.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood voters approve funding for parks, trails and recreational improvements

Kentwood voters approved a permanent dedicated millage that provides funding to improve the parks, trails and recreational facilities and programming on Tuesday.

By:WKTV Staff

The Moxie Strings perform Aug. 4 as part of Kentwood Summer Concert Series

The Moxie Strings perform at 7 p.m. Aug. 4 behind Kentwood City Hall as part of the Kentwood Summer Concert Series.

By:John D. Gonzalez, WKTV Contributing Writer

Gonzo’s Top 5: Dragon boat races, summer concerts, garden tours, and much more

Dragon boat races are one of many features at the family-friendly Global Water Fest on Saturday, July 30 at Canal Park in Grand Rapids. (Courtesy)

By:John D. Gonzalez, WKTV Contributing Writer

Discover Tasty Gyro Coney Island: Your taste buds will thank you

“An explosion of flavors from all over the world,” WKTV’s John Gonzalez stops by the Tasty Gyro Coney Island in Kentwood.

By:John D. Gonzalez, WKTV Contributing Writer

BISSELL’s Empty the Shelters program helps pet crisis accelerated by pandemic

BISSELL Pet Foundation founder Cathy Bissell’s Empty the Shelters program runs through July 31.(Courtesy)

By:Philip Janowski, WKTV Contributing Writer

Michigan residents and business owners struggle with inflation

Continuing inflation is not only a Michigan concern, but a national and global one as well, say economists and local business leaders.

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributing Writer

The Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra has shared a stage with Pearl Bailey, Randy Brecker and others

The Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra will perform at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, behind Kentwood City Hall, as part of the Kentwood Summer Concert Series.

By:John D. Gonzalez, WKTV Contributing Writer

How to create a more Dementia friendly community

The Dementia Friends is a global social movement that is working to change the way people think, act, and talk about dementia.

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

Kentwood to celebrate National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 2

Neighborhood children take part in Kentwood’s National Night Out. This year’s event is Tuesday, Aug.2. (Courtesy)

By:WKTV Staff

A look ahead at some fun, local concerts and events by John “Gonzo” Gonzalez

Brena, a local band known for lively shows and Top 40 rock, performs on July 28 at Cutler Park and August 11 behind Kentwood City Hall. (Courtesy)

By:John D. Gonzalez, WKTV Contributing Writer

WOOD TV8 Meteorologist Terri DeBoer promotes her book about empty nesters on WKTV

WOOD TV8 meteorologist Terri DeBoer (right) stopped by WKTV Thursday to promote her first book on a show hosted by Pamela Keim (left). (WKTV)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Six seeking party nominations for Kent County Commission seats

Six candidates are seeking the Republican nominations for three Kent County Commission seats in Kent and Wyoming in the Aug. 2 primary.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor