City of Kentwood
Woodland Mall’s new theater tenant brings high tech, soft seats and a family business outlook to Kentwood
The management of Phoenix Theatres, which plan to open this fall, say that at their “small” movie-theater company, families come first, in the office and with its customers.
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With serve storms heading to the area, Consumers Energy prepares crews, offers tips
Consumers Energy is preparing crews for outages and other safety hazards and reminds residences to stay away from down power lines.
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City of Kentwood’s National Night Out return features community gatherings, public safety interactions
Block parties and other neighborhood events on Tuesday, Aug. 3, are part of a nationwide annual effort which “promotes community-police partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.”
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As courts come out of pandemic restrictions, trial backlog exists but jury numbers may also be an issue
While smaller courts such as in Kentwood are beginning limited criminal trials, larger ones like the 63rd District Court may take a year to catch up.
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Ford Airport announces return of Runway 5K
Airport officials announced that the popular run on the runway will return this fall. Registration is now open.
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David Gerald, and his ‘Power Trio’, set to bring Detroit power sounds to Kentwood summer concerts
Gerald calls his beloved Detroit-sound music “blues-infused rock and soul hybrid,” with his lead guitar a central figure.
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Shapshots: Summer theater, beer pass, and keeping uninvited guests at bay
Raise your glass to the summer because there is about five months until Christmas. I on the bright side, the mosquitos will be gone by then!
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Diversity, equity and inclusion In Focus as Kent County’s new chief inclusion officer visits WKTV Journal
Teresa Branson, the county’s first Chief Inclusion Officer, talks about effort being part of county’s strategic priorities and her career passion.
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After reports of dead birds, West Nile virus infected mosquitoes confirmed in Kent County
While are reports in Kent County of dead birds with no obvious injury, today the county health department confirmed West Nile virus has been detected in tested mosquitoes — not in an infected human.
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Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum, 2021 Primary Election: Kentwood City Commissioner Ward 2
The Wyoming Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce hosts candidate forums for elections in the Wyoming and Kentwood area, produced through the facilities of WKTV Community Media.
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Kent County Veterans Services set to recognize often overlooked female vets with special night
The county office recently, and quite literally, opened its office doors to all county veterans and families in need of support and services. And the office is making sure the “all” in “all county veterans” includes female veterans.
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Dalmatian Stone, with a little stone soul rhythm, coming to Kentwood summer concerts
Dalmatian Stone — whose members make up the core of the The Stone Soul Rhythm Band — will be offering up a mix of sweet Motown soul, today’s hot funk and dance, “and a whole lot of recognizable fun in between,” Thursday, July 22.
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Residents sought for subcommittees for Kent County’s improvement planning process
The Kent County Health Department is looking for partnering agencies, organizations, and residents to join in developing and implementing its three-year strategic plan.
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