City of Kentwood

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

Defense shines in South Christian’s 1-0 victory over Wyoming-Lee in district soccer action

Lee finishes their season at 10-3-1, while South Christian (14-0-1) will meet Unity Christian in the District final at South Christian Thursday, Oct. 22.

By:Luke Schrock, WKTV Intern

Kentwood to host modified Trunk or Treat drive-through event Saturday

The free event will take place in the parking lot at the Kent District Library – Kentwood (Richard L. Root) branch, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

By:K.D. Norris

Kentwood volunteers battle strangling vines that endanger city parks

Kentwood residents saw the damage being done to trees in city parks by an invasive species of vine; enter the Kent Conservation District with ‘bittersweet’ news.

By:Tom Norton

Snapshots: Fall festivities to do this weekend.

Fall festivals, ghost hunting, donuts, oh my! Here’s some things to do this weekend to get in the fall spirit.

By:Faith Morgan, WKTV Intern

Ford Airport unveils statue of namesake, dedicates new welcome plaza

Gerald R. Ford son says the statute captures the former president’s warm and hospitable nature.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent County’s CARES Act dollars to fund community violence prevention grants

The Kent County Board of Commissioners and Sheriff’s Department are both supporting now-available grants for non-profits.

By:K.D. Norris

Woodland Mall to host family-friendly outdoor ‘Pop-up Fall Festival’ Oct. 17

Festival activities will take place from noon to 4 p.m. and will include a bounce house, corn maze, spinning strawberry, train rides and more. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.

By:K.D. Norris