City of Kentwood

Shop Small, Support Big: Shop and dine small at local businesses on Saturday, Nov. 25

Support local Wyoming and Kentwood businesses by shopping and dining small Nov. 25.

By:SBA, Geri Sanchez Aglipay and Laketa Henderson

Kentwood offers holiday tree and string light recycling to residents

These recycling services will be available to residents this winter at the Department of Public Works, 5068 Breton Ave. SE. Look inside for more details. (Courtesy, pxhere.com)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood inviting community to participate in Holiday Giving; hosting four programs to benefit neighbors in need

The Be a Santa to a Senior program, hosted in partnership with Home Instead Senior Care, is one way to participate in Holiday Giving.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Sailors stop Portland in state semis; going for back-to-back titles Saturday at Ford Field

Look inside for two cool videos of South Christian touchdowns.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

Ford Airport anticipates record-breaking Thanksgiving week; 154,000 passengers expected through Nov. 27

Some top Thanksgiving destinations are New York, Orlando, Clearwater/Tampa and Punta Gorda. (Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood Annual Holiday Tree Lighting and Parade set for Dec. 7; student essay winner will serve as Grand Marshal

Clara Wells (left) was last year’s essay winner and grand marshal of the parade on Kentwood Mayor Stephen Kepley’s float.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Don’t miss WKTV’s 23rd Annual Turkey Bowl on Thanksgiving Day!

If you missed a WKTV Game of the Week, or want to watch one again, be sure to see our 23rd Annual Turkey Bowl with 14 hours of local high school football replays on Thanksgiving Day.

By:Cris Greer, greer@wktv.org

Kindness Unwrapped: Woodland Mall celebrates holiday season with charitable activities and festive events

Santa will take photos with guests and listen to holiday wishes Nov. 18 through Dec. 24. Look inside for more festive events and charitable opportunities.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Kentwood Police respond to stabbing incident on 5800 block of Ridgebrook Drive SE; no further threat to public

Officers located a 43-year-old male with multiple stab wounds to his body. First responders rendered aid and he was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

South Christian uses fast start to beat Big Rapids 55-35 for regional title; “Probably best half we’ve played all year,” said Coach Brown

The Sailors scored 41 points in the first quarter on their way to another regional crown.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

Unofficial Results: David Moore II edges incumbent Ron Draayer by four votes in Kentwood City Commission Ward 2 race; incumbent Maurice Groce keeps At-Large seat

All results are currently unofficial until the completion of the County Canvass when results will be certified and deemed official. Look inside for more details on the close vote. David Moore II (pictured)

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor

The evidence is in: Youth engaged in their communities become critical thinkers

U of M study and a local community organization showcase how youth community engagement positively impacts young people and their communities.

By:Rachel Rickman, WKTV Contributor

Ford International Airport joins the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program

The Ford International Airport is proud to announce its participation in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, a global initiative aimed at providing support and assistance to travelers with hidden disabilities.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Defense proves key as South Christian tops Forest Hills Eastern to win fourth-straight district title

South Christian quarterback Carson Vis delivered the game-winning touchdown to Noah Funk, a 23-yard play that gave the Sailors a 22-14 win over the Hawks.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7: Take a look inside at your choices for Kentwood City Commission

Watch our WKTV We the People videos here.

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