City of Kentwood

Election 2020: Local state representatives gain re-election in 77th, 72nd districts

Republican state representatives Tommy Brann in the 77th district and Steve Johnson in the 72nd will be returning to Lansing for their third terms.

By:K.D. Norris

No surprises in county elections, Burrill, McCloud take commission seats

Dan Burrill will replace Harold Voorhees as the 8th District Kent County Commissioner while Michelle McCloud won the 13th District Kent County Commission seat.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Election 2020: Sterkenburg gains City of Kentwood 62 B District Court Judge position

City of Kentwood voters supported the local private attorney to replace Judge William G. Kelly and hold the non-partisan position.

By:K.D. Norris

KDL Wyoming, Kelloggsville branches closed until Nov. 9

An employee who works at both locations has tested positive for COVID-19 with KDL officials closing the locations for cleaning.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

After three years of work, Kentwood City Commission approves update of city’s land-use master plan

The updated master plan will serve as the city’s long-range vision for growth, land use, development and open space conservation.

By:K.D. Norris

Can you trick-or-treat? It is up to individuals, neighborhoods to decide

The City of Wyomig leaves trick-or-treating decisions to the neighborhoods and Kentwood is encouraging activities take place between 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

With pandemic still impacting Kentwood small businesses, city extends temporary zoning allowances

The City Commission has extended changes to small business requirements and procedures — including temporary use of outdoor space and the suspension of some sign restrictions.

By:K.D. Norris

With local high school football MHSAA playoff match-ups set, WKTV crew will head to Godwin Heights

The Wolverines drew a home game, as did South Christian (hosting Kelloggsville), while East Kentwood and Wyoming high drew tough road assignments.

By:K.D. Norris

DTE offers assistance and tips to offset rise in winter heating costs

If Michigan experiences a typical winter, DTE Energy natural gas customers will spend, on average, $65 more over the six-month heating season compared to last year.

By:Amy LeFebre, DTE Energy

School News Network: Helping students cope through creative lessons

From making PPE for essential workers to breaking glass to make art, area students are learning how to find their place in the COVID-19 landscape.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent County board prepares for administration leadership without Wayman Britt in mid-2021

The county has hired a new Deputy County Administrator and formed an Administrator/Controller Search Committee comprised of county commissioners and community leaders.

By:K.D. Norris

Kentwood Public Schools’ East Kentwood 9th grade, high school students to go virtual for a week due to COVID-19 outbreak

In the past week on the East Kentwood campuses there has been seven positive cases and currently 123 individuals are in quarantine.

By:K.D. Norris

We the People 2020 General Election: Michigan’s 2nd Congressional District

The 2nd Congressional District U.S. House of Representative seat covers several West Michigan counties including portions of Kent County, including the cities of Wyoming and Kentwood.

By:WKTV Staff

Woodland Mall puts the spotlight on Black-owned businesses in weekend showcase

To help mark Robinson Popcorn’ second anniversary, Woodland Mall will host its first Black-Owned Business Showcase Saturday, Oct. 24.

By:Anna Johns, WKTV Intern

WKTV featured game: South Christian undefeated heading into ‘home away from home’ clash with Catholic Central

The game is important in several ways: an outright OK Gold title, seeding for the upcoming state playoffs, and, of course, that rivalry thing.

By:K.D. Norris