City of Kentwood
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.
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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: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: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: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: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: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: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.
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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: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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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