City of Kentwood

Kentwood Public Schools breaks ground on state-of-the-art Multipurpose Indoor Facility

The 107,000-square-foot facility will serve as a hub for athletics, recreation, educational programming, and large community and school gatherings.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

884 measles cases confirmed across the United States; Michigan and Kent County health officials react to the arrival

In Michigan, there have been nine confirmed cases of measles, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. (Image Courtesy, pxhere.com)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Ford International Airport introduces first-ever mascot, Jerry the Jet

Jerry the Jet™ will enhance the airport experience for guests and promote aviation in the community.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood Police Department invites community to Prescription Drug Take Back Event on April 26

The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kentwood Police Department, 4742 Walma Ave. SE.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Golden Gloves produces plenty of high-level bouts

Floyd Santiago of the Michigan Golden Gloves Association Gym in Grand Rapids won the 187-pound Elite Novice title after an eight-year layoff from boxing. Look inside for a highlight of the great boxing action that night! (WKTV, Greg Chrapek)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood names longtime Economic Development Planner Lisa Golder as Community Development Director

Golder was unanimously appointed to the director role by the City Commission during its March 24 meeting. She succeeds Terry Schweitzer, who is retiring in early April. Open for more details.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Emmanuel Hospice shares four conversation starters for advance care planning

It is important to talk with loved ones about your health care wishes and designate someone to make decisions on your behalf when you are no longer able to do so.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Exercise Snacking: The ‘little bit a lot’ approach to physical activity

Care Resources physical therapist Peter Vander Weide suggests a ‘little bit a lot’ approach to make regular exercise more achievable during aging.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Don’t miss WKTV’s Friday Night Highlights Robotics edition featuring many local teams in action! Day 1

Take a look at these great highlights of local high school robotics teams at a recent FIRST In Michigan district championship at East Kentwood.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org

Part 2: Don’t miss WKTV’s Friday Night Highlights Robotics edition featuring many local teams in action!

Check out highlights from the playoffs and finals of Day 2 of the recent FIRST In Michigan district championship at East Kentwood.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org

City of Kentwood to host 26th annual Spotlight on Seniors Expo April 15

This free indoor event on Tuesday, April 15, features 60 vendors, health screenings and food. See more details inside!

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Restoration efforts wrap up for 390,000+ Michigan customers impacted by severe storms

Historic storms brought ice accumulation in northern Michigan and nine confirmed tornadoes to southern Michigan, impacting more than 390,000 Consumers Energy customers.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

In its 15th year, the growing Kentwood Public Schools robotics program has nearly 350 participants, with a waiting list of 91

When it comes to robotics, few schools in the state can match the size and talent of the robotics program at Kentwood Public Schools. (Pictured: East Kentwood High School’s Red Storm Robotics 3875 robot)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

East Kentwood and Wyoming robotics teams align to take second in district in a jam-packed gym last weekend; West Catholic wins trophy

Red Storm Robotics (pictured) aligned with the Wyoming Demons and Gull Lake Twisted Devils to finish second in the FIRST In Michigan District Kentwood Event presented by Dematic. (Photo Courtesy, FIRST Robotics, Phillip Place)

By:Greg Chrapek, greer@wktv.org

Final restoration work underway for more than 900 Consumers Energy crews

Consumers Energy has approximately 900 crews engaged in the final restoration efforts for customers impacted by recent severe weather.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org