City of Kentwood

Kentwood Holiday Tree Lighting and Light Parade enjoyed by many residents

Kentwood Mayor Stephen Kepley with the essay contest winner and grand marshal of the parade, Aileen Jaurez. Look inside for a video interview with Mayor Kepley.

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

Check out the Woodland Mall holiday gift guide

Cross everything off your list in one convenient location.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Pack Your Patience: Holiday travel expected to break a record at Ford Airport; 190,000 passengers anticipated

Be patient and arrive early for your flight this busy holiday travel season.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Check out the Meijer Gardens Christmas & Holiday Traditions Exhibition through Jan. 7

For the 29th consecutive year, Meijer Gardens is holding the annual University of Michigan Health-West: Christmas & Holiday Traditions Exhibition. This immersive experience takes guests on a journey showcasing worldwide cultures and lifestyles through trees and displays throughout the Gardens.

By:Adam Brown, WKTV Contributor

WKTV Friday Night Highlights is Back! Check out our first show of the basketball season featuring local high schools

Click here to see our first Friday Night Highlights show of the basketball season featuring many local boys and girls teams.

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

Local author Chavonne Mateen reveals heart behind fantasy novel set to be released Dec. 19

Strong family connections, powerful themes, and diverse characters set a local author’s debut novel apart in the fantasy genre.

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

Holiday festivities kicked off with the annual holiday light parade in Kentwood on Dec. 7!

By WKTV Staff deborah@wktv.org The City of Kentwood invited community members to celebrate the holiday season with an annual tree lighting ceremony and holiday light [Read More]

By:WKTV Staff

Recount Results: David Moore II edges incumbent Ron Draayer by eight votes in Ward 2 race; incumbent Maurice Groce keeps At-Large seat

David Moore II (pictured) defeated incumbent Ron Draayer for a Kentwood City Commissioner Ward 2 seat.

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

Alliance League champion Lee faces strong non-conference schedule; loses to OK Red champ East Kentwood 80-48 Friday

Last year, the Lee boys basketball team won its first conference title in 43 seasons.

By:Ty Marzean, WKTV Contributor

Nice start for new South Christian girls basketball Coach Erika Brown; replaces 28-year veteran Kim Legge

“I am excited to continue building off the success Coach Legge established over her many years of coaching,” Brown said.

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

Ford Airport hosts local schools in Holiday Music Festival from Dec. 4-8; featuring 14 West Michigan school choirs

Local school choirs are set to fill the Airport with festive cheer for passengers and guests. Look inside for the complete schedule of performances.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Join Kentwood’s third-annual Holiday Light Display Contest; sign up online

Show off your holiday decorating skills for a chance to win one of three cash prizes. (Photo of last year’s winner)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Shelter beds for homeless in Kent County exceed capacity, organizations submit public plea for support

Non-profit leaders plead with community to address the current homelessness crisis as winter approaches.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Join Kentwood’s Police and Fire Departments competition to restock the Little Free Pantry Dec. 1-31

The Kentwood Police and Fire Departments are asking community members to join them for a friendly competition to collect donations for Kentwood’s Little Free Pantry.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Ford Airport hosting Operation Handshake today to welcome active military and veterans to West Michigan

Honored travelers will be greeted all day long with words of thanks and patriotic songs.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org