City of Kentwood

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

A Kentwood business joins others in support of state’s climate controls

Broad Leaf Brewery owner Kris Spaulding said he wanted to show that business are in support of the government taking action to address climate change.

By:Lindsay M. McCoy, Capital News Service

Three seek Wyoming mayor position along county and state candidates

The filing deadline for the 2022 elections was Tuesday. WKTV breaks down the races and candidates for the Aug. 2 primary.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

A Wyoming wedding vendor, like others in the industry, struggle to keep up with demand

Across the state, vendors, like Wyoming’s Adeline Leigh Catering, are preparing for a frantic 2022 season as the number of weddings is up 15 percent nationally.

By:Lindsay M. McCoy, Capital News Service

Kentwood to again celebrate Arbor Day, Tree City USA Designation with event and free seedlings

On April 29, there will be an Arbor Day proclamation, a tree planting and a half-mile guided tree identification walk.

By:WKTV Staff

Resources available for those processing the recent Patrick Lyoya tragedy

As people wait the results of the investigation of the April 4 shooting of Patrick Lyoya, several organizations share resources to help the community heal.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Real estate market still red hot, but could slow down

According to a local expert, the combination of low interest rates and a smaller-than-traditional supply has lead to increases housing prices.

By:Sydney Bower, Capital News Service

Local non-profit, long an advocate for persons with disabilities, gains grant to expand service coverage

A federal grant will enable the organization to make “safety and functional home modifications” to meet the needs of low-income senior homeowners.

By:K.D. Norris

Reading program designed to get parents and children reading

The One Book, One County initiative is another tool that parents can use to help their children be successful at school.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Inspirational stories run deep as City of Kentwood, Hanger Clinic host Limb Loss Awareness 5K April 30

“Our Limb Loss Awareness 5K is more than a typical race,” Katelyn Bush, Kentwood recreation program coordinator, says

By:K.D. Norris