City of Kentwood

Kentwood’s The Vibe offered inspiration, information about unique adaptive recreation

The city’s Parks and Recreation Department hosted a talk by a local ‘differently abled” athlete at its annual celebration and fundraiser. WKTV was there.

By:K.D. Norris

We the People 2021 General Election: City of Kentwood’s City Commissioner Ward 2

In the third of four WKTV We The People video packages for the Nov. 2 election, the candidates for one of the City Commission’s Ward 2 seats. Coming soon: City of Kentwood mayor.

By:K.D. Norris

Dutton Elementary School named a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School

Dutton Elementary was the only school from the Greater Grand Rapids area to receive the honor this year.

By:WKTV Staff

We the People 2021 General Election: City of Kentwood’s City Commissioner Ward 1

In the second of four WKTV We The People video packages for the Nov. 2 election, the candidates for one of the City Commission’s Ward 1 seats. Coming soon: Ward 2 seat and mayor.

By:K.D. Norris

East Kentwood Falcons looking for week-to-week improvement after tough start to season

Coach Kimbrough credits many of his seniors as helping to keep the team focused on improvement and getting wins after 0-4 start.

By:K.D. Norris

GR YMCA’s Veggie Vans bring fresh food, healthy ideas to Kentwood, West Michigan residents

On Monday, Sept. 27, residents of Kentwood’s Tamarisk Apartments will gain the opportunity for both healthy food and healthy ideas when they get a visit.

By:K.D. Norris

We the People 2021 General Election: City of Kentwood’s City Commissioner At-Large

In the first of four WKTV We The People video packages for the Nov. 2 election, the candidates for one of the City Commission’s At-Large seats. Coming soon: Wards 1 and 2 seats, and mayor.

By:K.D. Norris

Running for a cause: Runway 5K returns to Ford airport Saturday, Sept. 25

Register is still available to be one of the 1,200 walkers and runners given the rare opportunity to compete on an actual airport runway.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: Things to do this weekend

No need to go in circles this weekend to find things to do, there is ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, new restaurants at Gun Lake Casino, and the first-ever Public Market in the City of Wyoming.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Decriminalization of magic mushrooms introduced in State senate

Hudosnville’s Sen. Roger Victory, who chairs the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee, said there is ore research and clinical testing needed before the bill can be considered.

By:Cameryn Cass, Capital News Service

An effort to make 988 for suicide prevention means West Michigan will be dialing 10-digit phone numbers

In preparation for the new 988 phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, starting Oct. 24, West Michigan residents will need to dial the full 10-digit number to make a local call.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

This week’s theme is get active, especially on your work commute

Through Friday it is Active Commute Week, a time to help residents become more aware of more echo-friendly modes of transportation.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood’s adaptive recreation celebration (and support) night to have more ‘casual vibe’ this year

There are many reasons to attend this week’s “The Vibe” community event to raise awareness and funds for the city’s Adaptive Recreation Programs — having fun being one of them.

By:K.D. Norris

WKTV Voices: 9/11 at 20 — The stories of local Muslim Americans, in their own words

Preparing for the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, WKTV has been interviewing local Muslim Americans. Our goal was to let them tell their own stories.

By:K.D. Norris

South Christian hosts familiar foe Middleville in WKTV’s Feature Game

As Grand Rapids South Christian prepares to play its first OK Conference Gold game its coach just wants the 1-1 Sailors to continue to improve when they host Middleville T-K.

By:K.D. Norris