City of Kentwood

Ford International Airport welcomes local school choirs for 28th Annual Holiday Music Festival

The Holiday Music Festival takes place the week of December 2-6 in the Airport Grand Hall, located just before the TSA checkpoint. Daily performances run between 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood Residents: Sign up for the Holiday Light Display Contest through Dec. 12

The City of Kentwood is in search of its very own Clark Griswold, inviting residents to enter their festive homes in the contest. Look inside for more details!

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

“On the Same Page” – KDL announces books for community-wide reading initiative

On the Same Page will feature “Wandering Stars” by Tommy Orange and “Martyr” by Kaveh Akbar (Courtesy, KDL)

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

UPDATE: Kentwood Police say two missing juveniles found safe on Nov. 29

At that time, Kentwood Police were working to reunite them with family. (Photo Courtesy, Kentwood Police Department)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

UPDATE: Kentwood Annual Holiday Tree Lighting and Parade moved to Friday, Dec. 6

The event features a visit from Santa, hot chocolate, a snow globe photo booth and more, and runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kent District Library – Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch, 4950 Breton Ave. SE.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

East Kentwood quartet earns All-Region football honors 

East Kentwood offensive lineman Andrew Durr is one of four East Kentwood football players named to the Division 1 All-Region team by the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association. Kayd Coffman, Elijah Jones and James Jones also were chosen. (Photo Courtesy, Falcon News Network)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Allegiant announces new routes to South Carolina and Florida with One-Way Fares as low as $59* 

The new routes from Ford Airport include Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, beginning May 22, 2025, and Jacksonville, Florida, beginning May 23, 2025 with one-way fares as low as $59.*

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood Holiday Light Parade signup for businesses and organizations by Dec. 1

The Kentwood Parks and Recreation Department is looking for businesses or organizations to be part of the annual Holiday Light Parade on Thursday, Dec. 5. Open story for more details.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

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