City of Kentwood

Community invited to Kentwood’s The Vibe Fundraiser for Adaptive Recreation Sept. 8

Funds raised at The Vibe will go toward purchasing new equipment for Kentwood’s many adaptive recreation programs like waterskiing, held earlier this summer at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin.

By:WKTV Staff

Strength training key in South Christian’s 42-7 win over Grand Rapids Christian

South Christian outmuscled visiting Grand Rapids Christian Friday night. (File photo of the Sailors winning their second straight district championship with a 38-14 victory over Hastings.)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

28th Street Metro Cruise revs in for the weekend

This Friday and Saturday are made for cruising as the 28th Street Metro Cruise takes over the Miracle Mile with cars and lots of activities.

By:WKTV Staff

Activities, tours planned at GM plant as part of Metro Cruise

The Futurliner will be at Wyoming’s GM Component Holdings plant, which will be hosting tours, a job fair, and activities during Metro Cruise.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Tremendous times ahead; high school football is back this week

Get ready for high school football. The season opens this week on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 25 and 26. Look inside for all the details.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

Local team to help others with school supply giveaway

The Grand Valley Christian Patriots will host a school supply giveaway open to all students in need tomorrow (Aug. 24) at Blue’s Gym.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood Farmers Market Charcuterie Challenge returns Thursday, Aug. 25

A contestant prepares her board during last year’s Kentwood Farmers Market Charcuterie Challenge.

By:WKTV Staff

Kent County campaign aims to raise immunization rates

This month, the Kent County Health Department announced a new campaign to encourage residents and families to get their children immunized.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Kentwood Parks and Rec holds adaptive waterskiing clinic at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin

Kentwood Parks and Rec hosted an adaptive waterskiing and tubing clinic last Friday at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin in Middleville.

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributing Writer

Pine Rest, Spectrum South to be added to bus route

Starting Aug. 29, The Rapid’s Route 10 on south Clyde Park will change, adding stops to Pine Rest and Spectrum Health Pavilion South.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Grand Rapids’ Sweet Adelines join the DreamWheels TV show

The popular local chorus group will join some rare classic cars on the red carpet for the annual classic car production produced by WKTV.

By:Colleen Pierson, WKTV Community Contributor

Teeing off with the Kentwood Adaptive Golf League

Ryan Luchies prepares for a shot during the Kentwood Adaptive Golf League on Tuesday nights at the Scott Lake Golf & Practice Center.

By:Zach Fanko, WKTV Contributing Writer

How to give input on Ford Airport traffic study

The Grand Valley Metro Council is seeking input from residents on possible improvements to the traffic flow at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

By:By Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Kentwood to host first-ever Children’s Power Wheels Derby on Saturday, Aug. 20

By WKTV Staff Kentwood will host its first-ever Power Wheels Derby for children ages 1-7 on Saturday, Aug. 20.   The friendly races will begin [Read More]

By:WKTV Staff

Salvation Army Kroc Center hosts free block party

The Salvation Army Kroc Center will host the free event on Friday, Aug. 19, at its facility located off of Division Avenue near 28th Street.

By:WKTV Staff