City of Kentwood

Cardiac program provides better quality of life, control over care

With care guidelines developed by the American Heart Association, Emmanuel Hospice professionals are helping patients living with end-stage heart disease achieve better quality of life and control over their care.

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Up next for Kentwood summer concerts is Soul Syndicate

The next Kentwood Summer Concert is set for this Thursday at 7 p.m.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Join Kentwood for its annual 4th of July celebration

Kentwood plans a full day of activities along with a list of other local July 4th celebrations taking place throughout the weekend.

By:WKTV Staff

How to keep pets safe during the July 4th holiday

Here are a few tips to minimize fear and protect your pet from becoming lost.

By:BISSELL Pet Foundation

Gonzo’s Top 5: Summer is supposed to be fun any day of the week

The summer heats up with Broadway shows, Cheer Live, lots of music and the Last Sundays Outdoor Market.

By:John D. Gonzalez, WKTV Contributing Writer

KDL designs award to find local literacy champions

The Kent District Library is looking to recognize those who have gone above and beyond to improve literacy within Kent County.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma, WKTV Managing Editor

Local organization partners with Woodland Mall to encourage reading

Through June, Family Futures will be handing out the book “The Caring Me I Want to Be” at Woodland Mall.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Support Sheldon House by donating your items for upcoming sale

Items are being accepted for a community sale in support of Cherry Health’s Sheldon House.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Local group to host Black Men and Mental Health program

The program is set for tonight with the final event scheduled for July 21.

By:WKTV Staff

City of Kentwood welcomes new fire engine

The new fire truck will be housed at Fire Station 3 on Eastern Avenue.

By:WKTV Staff

Kent County to restructure animal shelter, animal control operations

The Kent County Animal Shelter will become a stand-alone department while animal control operations will move to the sheriff’s department.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kentwood to host informational meetups on Aug. 2 millage

Representatives will be at three of the city parks to answer questions and share information about the upcoming millage proposal.

By:WKTV Staff

East Kentwood graduate receives $15,000 scholarship from Northwood

Kelsey Depault received the scholarship which is valued up to $15,000 per year for four years.

By:WKTV Staff

Walma Avenue in Kentwood closed for sanitary sewer installation

Walma Avenue will be closed Friday between Breton Avenue and 44th Street.

By:WKTV Staff

Division Avenue hosts first annual festival on June 18

The family-friendly event will celebrate the diversity of the area with dancing, live music, craft vendors, interactive art and more.

By:D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributing Writer