City of Kentwood
Woodland Mall hosts Annual Unity Walk and African American Live Museum to honor Black History Month Feb. 22
Woodland Mall will once again recognize Black History Month with community events in partnership with Kentwood and New Hope Baptist Church. Click here for all the details. (Photo Courtesy, Woodland Mall)
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New initiative aims to bring in new hunters and address crop damage in Michigan
The Hunt Michigan Collaborative, National Deer Association and National Wild Turkey Federation aim to address crop damage on Michigan farms. Click here for all the details. (Photo Courtesy, Davin Harsila)
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Ford International Airport to feature Jerry Gretzinger’s Iconic Art Installation ‘Jerry’s Map’
Gretzinger’s renowned work will be displayed in the new Consolidated Rental Car Facility, expected to open in Spring 2026. (Photo Courtesy, Charles Giuliano, Massachusetts, 2012)
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JUST IN! WKTV Friday Night Highlights Basketball: FEB. 6
Click here to see our latest edition of WKTV Friday Night Highlights featuring many recent basketball games from local boys and girls teams.
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Kent District Library celebrates Black History Month; Mark your calendar for these interesting, informative programs
Take a look inside at a few upcoming Black History Month events at Kent District Library. (Image Courtesy, freepik.com)
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Ford International Airport announces record-breaking 4 million passengers for 2024
To celebrate this achievement, the Airport is hosting a variety of festivities throughout the terminal today, including live music, a yoga class, free swag, a visit from the West Michigan Therapy Dogs and more.
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Kentwood to host Valentine Family Formal on Saturday, Feb. 8
Kids of all ages and their adult chaperones are invited to a night out featuring dancing, crafts, food and more in the Community Room at the Kent District Library – Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch, 4950 Breton Ave. SE.
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Care Resources welcomes Chinese New Year with traditional Chinese costumes and dances
Care Resources participants usher in the Year of the Snake with costumed dancers and traditional Chinese music and food:
“Even when you’re older, you can still learn something new,” said Nicole Steed of Care Resources. “The learning and the fun never actually stops.”
JUST IN! WKTV Friday Night Highlights Basketball: Jan. 30
Click here to see our latest edition of WKTV Friday Night Highlights featuring many recent basketball games from local boys and girls teams.
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South Christian uses strong second half to turn back Catholic Central 50-40 Tuesday
South Christian’s Carson Vis (11) led with 24 points despite some strong defense from Catholic Central. (WKTV Greg Chrapek)
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Kentwood and Great Lakes Disc host 10th Annual Freeze Fest Disc Golf Tournament and Food Drive Feb. 15
Donations from the Doubles Disc Golf Event will stock shelves at Kentwood’s Little Free Pantry.
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Voices of Freedom: Liz Midkiff – Part 4
Hard Truths: Survivor Liz Midkiff reveals dangerous misconceptions about human trafficking.
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Ford International Airport FLITE Program selects companies to pilot Air Travel Technology Solutions
More than $200K in grants have been awarded to Innovative Air Travel Solutions. Look inside for more details.
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JUST IN! WKTV Friday Night Highlights Basketball: Jan. 23
Click here to see our latest edition of WKTV Friday Night Highlights featuring many recent basketball games from local boys and girls teams.
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Kentwood to Host Valentine’s Dash 5K on Saturday, Feb. 8
The timed Fun Run will benefit Kentwood’s Little Free Pantry. Look inside for more details.
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