City of Kentwood

Local employment agency offers free webinar to help local businesses

The webinar, set for 9 a.m. Friday, March 20, is designed to help answer some of the questions businesses have as the coronavirus situation contuse to unfold.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent County encourages residents to call 211 for food, utility, other assistance

The United Way’s 2-1-1 provides resources for food, shelter, utility, and other disaster needs.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Recycling Center to reopen following upgrades

The center is scheduled to open on Monday, March 16.

By:WKTV Staff

Kent County elections leaders discuss busy voting season on WKTV Journal In Focus

WKTV’s guests offer a review of how the State of Michigan in general — and Kent County in specific — provide voter accessibility, ballot security and accurate results.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: What you should know in a time of (corona)virus

WKTV brings you two LOCAL expert telling it to you straight.

By:WKTV Staff

SpartanNash introduces Kids Crew to help kids make healthy choices

The new mascots represent MyPlate food groups, making the USDA’s current nutrition guide fun and interactive.

By:Lauren DeVol, SpartanNash

Kent County Health Department offers video on traveling, coronavirus safety

In today’s video, county health officials discuss what you need to know and how COVID-19 may impact your travel plans.

By:WKTV Staff

East Kentwood boys win in double overtime at Caledonia to advance in basketball Districts

The Falcons, now 12-9, will face the 19-2 Wyoming Wolves at Middleville T-K, Wednesday, after Wyoming defeated the host Trojans Monday, 93-49.

By:Mike Moll, WKTV Sports Director

Kentwood Women’s Club to host discussion with ‘Rosie the Riveter’

Angie Morthland-Timan will channel “Rosie the Riveter” Wednesday, March 18, as part of Women’s History Month.

By:WKTV Staff

Flashfood to pilot new mobile app at SpartanNash, Family Fare

The Kentwood FamilyFare is one of five stores where the Flashfood is available.

By:Lauren DeVol, SpartanNash

Retired Kentwood Police Officer Kelly Baldwin remembered after battle with cancer

Her true character was evident by her daily display of thoughtfulness and generosity to everyone she came in contact with.

By:Kentwood Police Department

Ford Airport unveils art program highlighting local artists

For its debut, the program will feature two live muralists, Grand Rapids artists Nick Nortier and Kyle DeGroff.

By:Tara Hernandez, Gerald R. Ford International Airport

WKTV’s girls basketball district coverage begins at East Kentwood, moves to South Christian

WKTV has jumped into our prep March Madness featured game coverage this week as the state playoffs begin with local girls District tournaments.

By:WKTV Sports Staff

Kent County Health Department offers first videos on coronavirus facts, safety recommendations

There is a lot of information flying around the internet and the airwaves about the COVID-19 virus (coronavirus). The Kent County Health Department tells it straight.

By:K.D. Norris

Open houses focus on building vision for Division Avenue corridor

Residents and business owners were asked their views about Division Avenue and what they would like to see along the corridor.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma