City of Kentwood

Metro Health aims to educate the community on health inequities caused by COVID-19

Metro Health is educating the community on health inequities through a new video series.

By:Jamie Allen, Metro Health - University of Michigan Health

Chamber’s annual golf outing, set for mid-June, funds scholarships

Set for June 16 and co-sponsored by the Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce, this year’s outing will have adjustments to keep participants safe while still creating a fun and competitive golfing experience.

By:WKTV Volunteer

City of Kentwood seeks public input as Master Plan review, update nears completion

The current Master Plan update has involved numerous public interactions, and latest draft plan and associated documents are available for public review on the City’s website.

By:WKTV Staff

Understanding the numbers: Changes in state’s reporting of COVID-19 testing data

Both Michigan and Kent County report COVID-19 numbers routinely, but a big question these days is what specifically does those numbers mean.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood’s Public Works Department to bring big truck parade to community Friday

In addition to trucks touring around the all day, the city will be giving away free Red Maple tree seedlings Department of Public Works building.

By:WKTV Staff

From President Trump to Kent County Clerk, Secretary of State draws opposition for sending voters absentee ballot applications

According to the Secretary’s office, of the 7.7 million registered voters in the state, about 1.3 million are on the permanent absent voter list.

By:K.D. Norris

Like brothers, sisters around the world, local Muslims adapt to Ramadan in time of COVID-19

At-Tawheed Islamic Center and mosque has been empty since March 13, and local Ramadan traditions including its annual Eid Al Fitr community celebration have been cancelled.

By:K.D. Norris

The Right Place assists medical device packaging company with Kentwood expansion

Packaging Compliance Labs to add 27 jobs and invest $2.57 million in expanded operations.

By:WKTV Staff

State COVID-19 hotline now offers free, confidential emotional support counseling

resources, the State of Michigan is now offering confidential emotional support counseling through its COVID-19 hotline.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood commissioner to host ‘Celebrate the Small Victories’ discussion on Facebook live, WKTV on-demand

Community activist Emily Bridson will host guests Hanna Schulze of Local First, Tarah Carnahan of TreeTops Collective and Sagar Dangal, an activist in the Bhutanese community.

By:WKTV Staff

From the editor: In time of COVID-19, WKTV urges readers be informed, be personally responsible

Because of the ability for anyone to put anything up on the internet and social media and pass it off as legitimate, we also encourage caution when absorbing what you may read or see.

By:Tom Norton

Both Wyoming, Kentwood already have higher 2020 Census response than overall 2010 results

As of Monday, both the cities of Kentwood and Wyoming have exceeded their 2010 U.S. Census respond rate with the 2020 Census and there is still six more months to go.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Snapshots: WKTV healthy food stories you might have missed

Farmers markets, a European model for farm-to-table, and a diet for long life as much as that “stay-at-home” 10 pounds. … Bon Appétit!

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: Looking at Fall and Beyond

So what will the fall be like as students return to school? Local leaders explore that question plus Kent ISD’s Bright Beginnings program and a look at high school theater productions.

By:WKTV Staff

‘Happy calls’ help connect elderly to the world

Pooping birds and millionaire husbands are just some of the funny stories participants and staff of Care Resources PACE share during their weekly phone chats.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma