City of Kentwood

Don’t miss WKTV’s 24th Annual Turkey Bowl featuring our local football Games of the Week

Our 15-Hour Thanksgiving Day Special features most of our WKTV Football Games of the Week this season. Look inside for more details! (Image Courtesy, pxhere.com)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor/Sports Director, greer@wktv.org

Celebrate the holiday season with charitable activities, festive events and shopping at Woodland Mall

Santa will make his grand return to Woodland Mall with an indoor parade beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 16. Afterwards, the mall invites children to take photos with Santa and meet Anna and Elsa from Disney’s Frozen.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood invites community to participate in Holiday Giving Programs to help neighbors in need

The City of Kentwood is encouraging community members to bring joy to neighbors in need by participating in one of four holiday giving programs. (Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

East Kentwood falls 25-23 in playoff thriller with Hudsonville on final play of game 

Check out our WKTV Friday Night Highlights of this thriller! East Kentwood running back Elijah Jones (pictured) led the Falcons this season with 1,208 yards rushing and 12 touchdowns.

By:Greg Chrapek, greer@wktv.org

Fatal car/pedestrian accident Nov. 3 in Kentwood

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentwood Police Department at 616-656-6580.  Anonymous tips can be submitted through Silent Observer at 616-774-2345 or SilentObserver.org.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Helping older loved ones prepare for winter weather

Severe weather preparation is critically important to ensure the health and safety of older Michiganders, especially those who live alone. (Courtesy, Adobe Stock)

By:By Care Resources, greer@wktv.org

Stabbing incident on 200 block of Majestic St. SE in Kentwood on Halloween

Officers responded to the area and located a 27-year-old victim with a serious injury that was not life-threatening.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood to Host Fall Fling Disc Golf Tournament and Food Drive Nov. 9

Donations will stock shelves at Kentwood’s Little Free Pantry.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Check out our WKTV Friday Night Highlights show from Week 9

Don’t miss these exciting local high school football clips from Oct. 25!

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor/Sports Director, greer@wktv.org

Tips for preparing children with autism for Halloween

Dr. Candice Lake of Wedgwood Christian Services’ Autism Center for Child Development provides a tip sheet to help parents of autistic children prepare for the trick-or-treat season.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Big Apple Bagels in Grand Rapids to host open house and food drive for Kentwood’s Little Free Pantry

See the new Big Apple Bagels décor and receive a free coffee and $0.75 bagel when you donate a non-perishable good.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

East Kentwood, South Christian heading to MHSAA football playoffs 

Quarterbacks Kayd Coffman (East Kentwood, pictured) and Carson Vis (South Christian) will lead their teams into the MHSAA playoffs.

By:Greg Chrapek, greer@wktv.org

Rockford defeats host East Kentwood 45-27; both teams headed to Division 1 playoffs

Look inside at our WKTV Friday Night Highlights of this game!

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor/Sports Director, greer@wktv.org

“The Thirteenth Child”: Erin A. Craig reveals inspiration behind new fantasy novel, shares love of the macabre

Local author’s fourth foray into the fantasy realm is inspired by a classic tale – but with her trademark twist.

By:Deborah Reed, WKTV Managing Editor, deborah@wktv.org

East Kentwood routs Jenison Friday, clinches playoff berth

New East Kentwood Coach Tyrone Spencer is no stranger to the MHSAA playoffs. Having spent the last eight seasons at Detroit Martin Luther King, he made the playoffs each year and is now taking the Falcons this year.

By:Ty Marzean, greer@wktv.org