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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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