City of Kentwood

Kentwood police promotes 20-year force veteran Stephanie Morningstar to deputy police chief

She has served the city as a patrol officer, detective and sergeant before becoming the department’s first female captain.

By:WKTV Staff

In love and health: Handling grief through the holidays

When a loved one dies, we experience a great amount of stress. Not only are hearts broken, but disruptions to daily routines and holiday celebrations can take a huge emotional toll.

By:Dr. Erik Johnson, Love and Health Chiropractic

Kentwood, Wyoming have open sites for storm yard waste debris

The brute force winds that came through West Michigan now has many residents looking for places to discard the yard waste. Fortunately, for those living in cities of Kenwood and Wyoming, they have options.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

After weekend storm, Kent County Health Dept. offers a few safety reminders

Generators should never be operated inside a home and when it comes to food, “if in doubt, throw it out.”

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent County Animal Shelter offers tips, warning to protect pets in cold weather

While Michigan law does not prohibit dogs from being left outside in the cold, it does require dogs who spend time outside have access to adequate shelter, fresh water, and dry bedding,

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood City Commission approves appointment of Bryan Litwin to rank of Police Chief

Deputy Chief Litwin, who has 22 years service to the city, will succeed Police Chief Richard Roberts, who is retiring.

By:WKTV Staff

Local businesses continue to be impacted by COVID-19, supply chain issues

As the holidays shopping continues, local West Michigan businesses find acquiring merchandise for shoppers more challenging than usual due to far-reaching economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributing Writer

Santa appearances in Grand Rapids area

Looking to let Santa know your wish for the season? Well he has a number of visits planned this weekend.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

A familiar face on East Kentwood courts, Roelofs takes varsity helm of Falcons boys basketball

Coach Roelofs has served as the junior varsity coach since 2015, and led the girls varsity team in the early 2000s.

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming-Kentwood chamber’s Santa Parade reruns to Division Avenue, and WKTV, Saturday, Dec. 11

Starting at about 10 a.m., about 50 entrants are expected on a route running down South Division Avenue from 33rd Street to just before 44th Street.

By:WKTV Staff

Retiring Kentwood Police Chief Roberts reflects on decades of service, community involvement, career of police work

As he prepared to end a career of four decades in police work and 30 years with the City, he reflected on what has changed and what has not.

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming, Kentwood officers join others to help spread some holiday cheer

On Dec. 7, officers from the Wyoming and Kentwood police departments joined other law enforcement officials to deliver toys to the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

WKTV’s Feature Game crew to visit Lee, WM Aviation Academy as local prep basketball season takes flight

WKTV cameras will be at Kentwood and Wyoming area high school basketball games — and a hockey match or two — starting this week. And we have your schedules and scores too!

By:WKTV Staff

World AIDS Day is Dec. 1 — if you don’t know for sure, Kent County hosts day of free, walk-in tests

Dec. 1, 2021, marks 40 years since the beginning of the HIV epidemic. Since then, more than 700,000 people in the U.S. have died from the virus.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood’s holiday festivities kick off this week with Holiday Tree Lighting, Light Parade

The family-friendly night of all-outdoor events will take place from 6-8 p.m., Dec. 2, at and around the city’s Kent District Library.

By:WKTV Staff