Luxury pet hotel taking over former TGIF’s at Woodland Mall

K9 Resorts to open first Michigan location this summer.

FREE shows highlight Gilda’s 15th annual LaughFest, March 5-9

The 2025 LaughFest Festival will feature 45 free and ticketed events March 5-9, including a new LaughFest kickoff event, several LaughFest favorites, and a variety of family-friendly shows.

Check this out! Our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights: FEB. 20

Click here to see our latest edition of WKTV Friday Night Highlights featuring many recent basketball games from local boys and girls teams.

Strong start key for South Christian in OK Gold showdown

Carson Vis led the way for South Christian with 28 points. (WKTV, Greg Chrapek)

JUST IN! WKTV Friday Night Highlights Basketball: FEB. 13

Click here to see our latest edition of WKTV Friday Night Highlights featuring many recent basketball games from local boys and girls teams.

Consumers Energy providing $5 Million to help customers with heating bills

On the heels of last month’s cold snap, Consumers Energy is pledging $5 million in contributions to Michigan nonprofits to help at-risk customers pay their heating bills starting in February. (Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)



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)

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)

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)

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.