City of Kentwood

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

Kent District Library and The Rapid launch Books on the Bus

The program provides a collection of books for all ages that are conveniently placed on buses for riders to enjoy.

By:Kate Zuidema, KDL

Santa Claus Girls keep tradition alive helped by Kentwood business

Dating from 1909, these days they operate out of the Knoll Inc. building on 36th in Kentwood.

By:WKTV Staff

South Christian girls basketball hosts Hamilton in final game on 68th St. floor

The Sailors dropped their season opener to visiting Hamilton, but the story of the game wasn’t really who won or lost.

By:Micah Cho, WKTV Sports Intern

Award-winning Sweet Adelines set to take the stage Saturday, Dec. 15

The Grand Rapids Sweet Adeline Chorus, which includes members from Wyoming and Kentwood, will be performing Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Grandville High School Auditorium.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Three millionth passenger surprised at Ford Airport

Sue Diehl had no idea when she stepped off her flight at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) that she would be walking into cheers, applause, gifts, and surprises.

By:Tara Hernandez, Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Wyoming, Kentwood kick off the holiday season in a big way

This weekend, locals say, begins the Christmas holiday season the area; make one or all three events.

By:WKTV Staff