City of Kentwood

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

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