City of Kentwood

State of Michigan reports: AG says craft stores not ‘essential’; there are jobs to be had

The State of Michigan, like most governmental agencies, puts out press releases to media sources on a wide-range of issues almost daily. Some make the news and some do not.

By:WKTV Staff

KDL Staff Picks: Going Online

Music, movies and or course eBooks and audiobooks are all at your fingertips through the KDL.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Self-employed, low-wage earners to also benefit from Michigan’s new unemployment aid rules

The State of Michigan has changed the rules for unemployment benefits to not only increase and expand benefits for workers now unemployed by COVID-19’s economic impact but to include other workers.

By:K.D. Norris

Treetops Collective’s work for new American women detailed on WKTV Journal In Focus

The local non-profit’s past and present and future — including why they use the name “Treetops Collective” — is both informative and important; one client’s personal story is nothing short of inspiring.

By:WKTV Staff

WKTV concerts — Sounds of Summer to return; WKTV has Brena Band on-demand

If you’re feeling a little cooped-up — and who isn’t? — and longing for a community concert featuring local talent, we have good news and good news.

By:WKTV Staff

To keep employees safe, county recycling center to temporarily close March 27

The Kent County Recycling Center in Grand Rapids will close to all inbound loads of recyclables at 5:00 p.m. on Friday to limit exposures to COVID-19 to Kent County staff and workers.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: Things to do at home

Live streaming, virtual tours, and helping the hospitals – people get creative while staying at home.

By:WKTV Staff

KDL Staff Picks: A Mixed Bag

This week, we offer up a mixture of books to help you get through the stay-at-home order.

By:Kent District Library

Area health facilities accepting donations of personal protective supplies

The Grand Rapids Public Museum donated more than 4,000 gloves to Spectrum Health. Donation sites are now open for others to help local hospitals.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Essential services includes grocery stores, gas stations, others

No need to panic buy as grocery stores as well as pharmacies and gas stations will remain open.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

62-B District Court closed to the general public

The court will be open for essential functions involving health and safety and constitutional rights.

By:WKTV Staff

Kent County treasurer’s office closed for walk-in services

The closure of the Kent County Treasurer’s Office to the public follows the closure of several other county offices.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: Feeling isolated? Well here’s some things you can do this weekend

We found book options, movies, music, yoga, and thanks to Eatgr, lots of restaurants offering curbside options. We got this West Michigan!

By:WKTV Staff

2020 Census underway despite coronavirus

There have been some delay when follow-ups will start, but invitations to participate have been sent out.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

SpartanNash retail stores reserve time for at-risk population to shop

Effective immediately, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 7 an 9 a.m. will be set aside as reserved hours for vulnerable populations.

By:Lauren DeVol