City of Kentwood
Children of all ages invited to annual Cookies with Santa on Dec. 14!
Children of all ages are welcome at the South Kent Junior Chamber’s free, family-friendly event.
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Strengthening our cities: iCI Nation builds bridges between community and local law enforcement
A local nonprofit provides a healthy environment for the community to build trust with law enforcement as they unite to protect and serve local cities.
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WKTV Voices receives grant to continue storytelling by local veterans
WKTV is proud to announce receiving a grant from the Wyoming Community Foundation to help continue its mission of sharing stories of local veterans in West Michigan. Look inside for more details.
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Kentwood to host Community Center Groundbreaking Ceremony Thursday, Dec. 5
The event takes place at 4 pm. at the construction site, 4755 Walma Ave. SE, and features remarks from Mayor Stephen Kepley and special guests. (Rendering Courtesy, City of Kentwood)
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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.
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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!
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“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)
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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)
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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.
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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)
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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.*
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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.
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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)
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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.
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