City of Kentwood

Kent County’s strategic planning process continues with county profile, bilingual survey

After three community meetings — one in Kentwood in mid-December, an extensive “profile” of the county and a current bilingual survey, the Kent County administration is in the final stages of information collection for its current strategic planning process.

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Popular KDL adult reading program returns in January

The program will kick off on Jan. 2 and run through March 31.

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: On fire for choir in Kelloggsville

While other students were heading to recess, a group of Kelloggsville students stayed put and returned to their seats, where they eat lunch every Tuesday as members of the school’s newly formed choir.

By:Bridie Bereza, School News Network

Carole Hunnes-Nielsen Exhibit opening at Pine Rest Leep Art Gallery Jan. 3

A new exhibit titled, “Changing Seasons,” by local artist Carole Hunnes-Nielsen, opens at the Leep Art Gallery on Jan. 3.

By:Colleen Cullison, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services

Wyoming schools new superintendent, county Friend of the Court on WKTV Journal In Focus

Discussion includes Wyoming schools plans following the recent passage of a bond measure, and how county is serving domestic relations better.

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School News Network: Home for the Holidays in Kelloggsville

Kelloggsville students got quite the thrill when teachers from the district came to their homes bearing gift bags.

By:Bridie Bereza, School News Network

School News Network: A gift fit for knights

Brookwood Elementary School students were declared official Knights of the Realm for their respectfulness, responsibility, kindness and other traits that follow the Code of Chivalry, a moral system from the Middle Ages.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Stay off the naughty list with Kent County DPW’s holiday waste guide

Wrapping paper, bubble wrap and Christmas lights are just a few items that should not go in recycling bins this holiday season.

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For some, holiday memories, traditions centered around the mall

For many who were born in the late 1960s, their holiday memories and traditions centered around visiting Santa at the mall.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Local youth dancer talks to WKTV about GR Ballet ‘Nutcracker’ performance

The Grand Rapids Ballet is in the midst of its annual run of “The Nutcracker”, with final performances Dec. 21-23.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood’s Holiday Greetings brings heartfelt words from dignitaries, citizens

The annual service of WKTV community media was part of the Kentwood Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: Wyoming and Kentwood news (10 days before Christmas edition)

Christmas is coming fast and here are a story and two fun-to-do things you might have missed.

By:WKTV Staff

Recreational marijuana legalities discussed at Chamber’s WKTV Government Matters meeting

The meeting brings together representatives from the cities, the county, state elected leaders, as well as often representatives of Michigan’s U.S. senators and U.S. congressman.

By:WKTV Staff

City of Kentwood announces Winter Concert Series lineup

The series features three West Michigan bands: Eric Engblade Trio, Bello Spark and the Sookie J Trio.

By:City of Kentwood

Local prep sports schedule includes WKTV featured basketball, hockey coverage

Be sure to support your local schools by watching a game in person if you can, but then also catch the games on WKTV.

By:WKTV Staff