City of Kentwood

Kentwood City Commission acts to alter regulations to support city businesses, local economic recovery

Effective immediately and through Nov. 1, the resolution suspends time limits on temporary sign display and waives business license fees.

By:WKTV Staff

2020 Metro Cruise cancelled, WKTV moves forward with Dream Wheels show

The popular car show Dream Wheels will be broadcasted and live streamed in August.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Bottle, can deposit returns to be phased back in as ‘limited’ facilities access starts June 15

Deposit bottles and cans can be simply recycled as glass or metal, but with the return process returning, there is probably some cash to be made.

By:WKTV Staff

Local suppliers, county work to fill PPE gap as businesses begin to open up

Wyoming and Kentwood manufacturers are listed in The Right Place’s PPE suppliers book and the county is looking to help small businesses with PPE needs.

By:WKTV Staff

City of Kentwood announces 40 miles of summer road projects, with detailed map

The City Commission has approved a resurfacing and maintenance program which includes improvements to 40 miles of major and local roads, at a cost of $695,982.

By:WKTV Staff

Got stuff to dump, recycle? Options are becoming available

Looking to get rid of all that trash? Kentwood’s Community Clean Up Day is just around the corner with Wyoming residents having to wait until fall.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kentwood announces Community Clean-up Day, brush and leaf drop-off

Community Clean-up Day is June 6, with brush and leaf drop-off available through July 11.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: WKTV ‘Good News’ stories you might have missed

Need a little uplifting news in dark days? Art and beauty online? A stroll down a lane of fresh veggies to brighten you day. WKTV’s with ya!

By:WKTV Staff

98-year-old Kentwood WW II veteran honored in special ceremony

A small group of residents gathered on Friday to celebrate the contributions of Aldean Mason who served as a nurse during World War II.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming, Kentwood area Secretary of State branch offices to reopen June 1 by appointment only

Beginning the week of June 1, all 131 branch offices in Michigan will be open for driver licenses and state ID transactions that must be done in person, and other services.

By:WKTV Staff

Woodland Mall, reopening June 1, prioritizes safety as it aids Kentwood area economic recovery

Some temporary restrictions will be in place, including limiting total number of visitors and not allowing unaccompanied children.

By:WKTV Staff

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