City of Kentwood

Return to (spooky) normal, Kentwood will host annual Trunk or Treat on Oct. 23

After a modified event last year due to pandemic precautions, the city is once again inviting trick-or-treaters to don their costumes and come have some fun.

By:WKTV Staff

New chef, local food, cold brews at Broad Leaf Brewery in Kentwood

With new executive chef Gabriel Araujo, Broad Leaf Brewing features a new menu designed to complete its artisan beers.

By:Amy Sherman, WKTV Contributing Writer

Harvest of Justice luncheon to honor clinic that vaccinated 500 migrant workers

A clinic in Sparta is recognized for its work to vaccinate migrant workers while WKTV helps create a video that dispels myths about the vaccine.

By:Sheila McGrath, WKTV Contributing Writer

Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum, 2021 General Election: Kentwood City Commissioner races

Replays of the candidate forums available in several ways are for the City of Kentwood City Commission At-large, Ward 1 and Ward 2 elections.

By:WKTV Staff

Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum, 2021 General Election: City of Kentwood Mayor race

The non-partisan candidates are incumbent Mayor Stephen Kepley and current Ward 1 Commissioner Emily Bridson.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood opens fall leaf and brush drop-off, continues work with local landscaping, disposal companies

Starting Oct. 18, residents may drop off loose leaves, brush, sticks, tree limbs, logs and grass clippings at the Department of Public Works.

By:WKTV Staff

A short day’s drive — Kent County showcases colors, natural beauty of the county with 2021 Color Tour

With the first two routes, one a tour of covered bridges and the other farmlands, announced and more coming, Kent County’s annual color tour guides travelers to the region’s peak fall colors.

By:By D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributing Writer

Kentwood Glow in the Park returns with fun run, Glow Dance Party and other themed activities

Running or not, community members are invited to “illuminate the night” by wearing brightly colored and glow-in-the-dark clothes and accessories.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: Things to do this weekend

A last look at ArtPrize 2021 as Pulaski Days takes over the westside. Just who is Pulaski? Read on to find out!

By:WKTV Staff

County animal shelter one of many local animal welfare groups part of Bissell’s ‘Empty the Shelters’ campaign

With reduced adoption fees available, and the need to adopt always present, eleven West Michigan shelters and rescues will be involved.

By:By D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributing Writer

County’s Sustainable Business Park, designed to avoid landfill use, gets $4 million in state funding

The Kent County plan to reduce use of landfills by enticing private business partnerships will now have initial funding for infrastructure improvements.

By:WKTV Staff

Kent County Health Department now offering COVID-19 Pfizer booster shots

Pfizer BioNtech COVID-19 booster shots are available to eligible individuals at all three health department clinic locations.

By:WKTV Staff

Sailors roll; Falcons, Rockets break out in WKTV’s Week 5 update of local teams’ prep football seasons

WKTV keeps fans up-to-date on all local high school football teams, with many 2021 games now available on-demand and more planned.

By:WKTV Staff

We the People 2021 General Election: City of Kentwood’s mayoral position

In the final of four WKTV We The People video packages for the City of Kentwood’s Nov. 2 election, the candidates for the position of Mayor of Kentwood.

By:K.D. Norris

Snapshots: Kentwood City Commission candidates, in their words and We The People videos

The City of Kentwood has an important election in November to elect city leaders. And the absentee ballots are in the mail. Do you know who is running for City Commission?

By:WKTV Staff