City of Kentwood

Rains didn’t damper summer fun kickoff in Kentwood as first Food Truck Festival returned

The “kickoff” of the Summer Food Truck Festival’s two-event schedule will wrap up the summer season with another food truck festival scheduled on Saturday, Sept. 11.

By:K.D. Norris

Kentwood, Kent County seeking local help with ‘Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz’ biodiversity effort

The Kentwood and Wyoming community is invited to be part of a “Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz” program, running June 21 to July 6 in conjunction with National Pollinator Week, June 21-27.

By:K.D. Norris

Snapshots: WKTV has two ideas for a fulfilling weekend in Kentwood, Wyoming

Looking for little food for the body and food for the soul this weekend? Events in Wyoming and Kentwood should keep you close to home — and the home cookin’.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood’s South Clinic one of three to have pop-up vaccine drive in honor of Juneteenth

The Kent County Health Department South Clinic will be hosting a pop-up vaccine clinic June 17.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Two US spacewalks to air on WKTV this week

NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough will be one of two astronauts who will be taking a spacewalk to help install a solar array.

By:Kelly Taylor, WKTV Program Manager

Kent County Gates for Growth looking for Welcome Plan coordinator

The Welcome Plan is designed to help make Kent County a more welcoming place for immigrants and refugees.

By:Lori Latham, Kent County

Snapshots: Things to do this weekend

For this weekend, how about a trip to the John Ball Zoo to check out the BRICKLIVE exhibit or your local park to see if KDL’s Curi is there. Looking to stay cool? Than the Grand Rapids Public Museum might be the place for you.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

‘Where’s Curi’ latest summer adventure by Kent District Library

As part of its Summer Wonder program, the Kent District Library and the Kent County Parks Department are hosting a summer scavenger hunt.

By:Katie Zuidema, Kent District Library

It’s back to summer fun in Kentwood as the Food Truck Festival returns to library parking lot

The City of Kentwood and GR8 Food Trucks aren’t waiting until the end of summer to offer the annual Food Truck Festival this year – they’re kicking off the season later this month with the first to two planned food truck events.

By:K.D. Norris

New CEO of The Rapid talks mobility spectrum, community development on latest WKTV Journal In Focus

Ms. Prato also details what drew her to West Michigan from the East Coast, and the similarities of services and differences of scale she now faces at The Rapid.

By:K.D. Norris

How an anti-racist art project in a neighboring community may have an impact on Wyoming, Kentwood

There are many people in the Wyoming and Kentwood area with connections and roots in the 49507 neighborhood where a new radical art project is giving that neighborhood a chance to change its narrative.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Responding to community interest, Kentwood’s Thursday Farmers Market returned for summer of food, fun (and music!)

In addition to the range of “farmers market” items for purchase, the market will also offer free classes and special events before or after shopping … including concerts.

By:K.D. Norris

Snapshots: Things to do this weekend

This weekend certainly won’t be as hot as Venus, but it might be a good day to cool down at a splash pad or venture into Grand Rapids for some cool music and art. This and more fun facts about Venus are only a click away!

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent District Library presents Summer Wonder

Join the 30-day challenge of reading while exploring the Kent County Parks.

By:Katie Zuidema, Kent District Library

Lee high, East Lee grads share special night, stories of overcoming, with family and friends

Lee High School and East Lee Alternative School seniors celebrated but also looked ahead to the next chapter in their lives.

By:K.D. Norris