City of Kentwood

Change coming in local county commission seats, state senator looking toward future, after candidate filing deadline

As the candidate deadline for the filing for partisan positions on the fall primary and November ballots passed today, April 21, at 4 p.m., a review of the Kent County Elections Office list also includes three local developments of special note.

By:K.D. Norris

In a time of social distancing, one Kentwood family found a way to share a hug

Through a some creativity and armed with Duct tape, a Kentwood family creates a barrier that allows them to give a hug to their mom/grandmother.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Start Garden awards more than $300,000 to 68 entrepreneurs experiencing financial strain

Sixty-eight entrepreneurs have been selecting to receive $300,000 from the 100 Comeback Fund.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: The kind of (good) news we need right now

Love in the time of coronavirus, a band that can’t wait to be on the run, a walking tour Down Under, and a classic funny bit from George Carlin. Good news for cold spring days.

By:WKTV Staff

State offers a way to help shut-in seniors with food needs through a ‘virtual food bank’

Kent County seniors who need extra support at this time can sign up for assistance by contacting the Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan.

By:WKTV Staff

WKTV celebrates its volunteers at March banquet

Before the Stay Home, Stay Safe order, more than 100 people gathered at the WKTV station to chat, check out the station, and celebrate.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

State of Michigan reports: expanded COVID-19 testing, with new location assistance

The State of Michigan, like most governmental agencies, puts out press releases to media sources on a wide-range of issues almost daily. WKTV brings you the daily highlights, headlines.

By:WKTV Staff

COVID-19 could not stop the wedding bells from ringing for one West Michigan couple

With their employer – Metro Health – as the venue, Melanie Bork and Bradley Wernette tied the knot at the hospital’s chapel.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

County health department launches home screening app to spot COVID-19 hotspots

The survey app will provide health officials with “valuable data that could potentially identify future COVID-19 areas” to focus on.

By:WKTV Staff

State of Michigan reports: COVID-19 history project started; medical insurance to cover costs

The State of Michigan, like most governmental agencies, puts out press releases to media sources on a wide-range of issues almost daily. WKTV brings you the daily highlights, headlines.

By:WKTV Staff

Part of the solution: Feeding America WM, National Guard, Woodland Mall join forces to distribute food

Hunger is not new, including in the Wyoming and Kentwood communities. But during the COVID-19 crisis, groups are stepping up their efforts to make a difference.

By:K.D. Norris

Snapshots: Things to do during the Stay Home, Stay Safe Order

With an extension on the Stay Home, Stay Safe order, here are a few new online items to check out.

By:WKTV Staff

Kelloggsville, Godwin Heights school district voters to face ‘confusing’ ballot process in May

The May 5 school funding ballots will “primarily” use a mail-in voting system by expanding the state’s existing absentee ballot process but there will be limited ability to vote in person.

By:K.D. Norris

Cyber-scammers taking advantage of COVOD-19 online searches to steal identities

Using posts about “miracle cures” or phony charity donation offers, even COVID-19 case information, cybercriminals are targeting Americans who are at home and spending more time online.

By:WKTV Staff

Several healthcare plans available to Michigan residents out of work due to COVID-19

With many employers having laid off workers due to COVID-19 restrictions, many Michigan workers are now without employer-provided healthcare coverage.

By:WKTV Staff