City of Kentwood

Kentwood to again offer brush and leaf drop-off programs to city residents

Both sites will run from Oct. 17 through Dec. 6, from noon to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

By:K.D. Norris

The Rapid to host public outreach sessions on proposed Wyoming, Kentwood service changes

The Rapid’s Mobility for All planning process will continue its public outreach efforts this week with a series of virtual meetings on proposed service changes that may take effect in 2021.

By:K.D. Norris

We the People 2020 General Election: State House of Representative candidates

WKTV brings you video segments and other information on many the candidates for the Michigan House of Representatives for Wyoming and Kentwood districts 72 and 77.

By:K.D. Norris

On Tap: AlePrize on the walls of local pubs, beer and anti-racism, and Belgian Tripel

As part of the AlePrize effort, Broad Leaf Local Beer is showing the work of Ty Davis and David Ruggeri, and Ryan Crowley. Railtown Brewing Company is showing the work of Dave Battjes.

By:K.D. Norris

Lane closures at 44th and Breton to start Tuesday; alternative travel routes advised

Lasting about a week, the work will require closures of east and westbound 44th Street lanes approaching the intersection, as well as one northbound lane on Breton Avenue.

By:K.D. Norris

Kentwood’s newest park set to host a ‘Halloween’ cross country 5K on Oct. 17

The ‘socially distant’ cross country running/walking race will be Saturday, Oct. 17, at Covenant Park and will be a fundraiser for improvements at the park.

By:Zachary Cantalice, WKTV Intern

Woodland Mall to host Employment Expo on Oct. 15 with ‘hundreds’ of jobs available

The mall will host an event Oct. 15 featuring nearly 30 West Michigan employers seeking to fill hundreds of positions in the mall and local businesses.

By:K.D. Norris

East Kentwood, with offense revved up, looks for defensive improvement against Jenison

WKTV’s Featured Game crew will be at the 7 p.m. game and will broadcast the game live on our cable television channels as well as live-steam it at WKTV.org.

By:K.D. Norris

We the People 2020 General Election: Kent County countywide office candidates

WKTV brings you video segments and other information on many of the candidates for Kent County clerk, sheriff, district attorney, treasurer and drain commissioner

By:K.D. Norris

We the People 2020 General Election: Kent County Commission Races

There are five Kent County Commission seats that represent the cities of Kentwood and Wyoming. Here is a look at the candidates looking to serve in those positions.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent County clerk, WKTV team to provide voter information in support of ‘Kent County Votes’ effort

With election day now less than four weeks away, the clerk’s office announced this week a voter education effort so county voters can “vote safely and securely.”

By:K.D. Norris

WKTV football Week 3 wrap for Wyoming, Kentwood games Oct. 2

South Christian ran its record to 3-0, and both East Kentwood and Wyoming high’s offense kicked into high gear with the playoffs looming and three games remaining on the shortened regular-season schedule.

By:K.D. Norris

County Health Department: COVID-19 isolation, quarantine orders not impacted by supreme court decision

The Kent County Health Department will “continue to use public health orders and enforcement actions as appropriate under law,” according to the health department director.

By:K.D. Norris

We the People 2020 General Election: Kentwood 62 B District Court judgeship

The judgeship candidates in the non-partisan election to be decided by City of Kentwood voters are Amanda Sterkenburg and Joe Jackson.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshot: Things to get you out of the house this weekend

Become a warrior by fighting invasive species or be a visionary by attending a Division Avenue event or celebrate diversity by listening to a local podcast.

By:Faith Morgan, WKTV Intern