City of Kentwood

Snapshots: Weekend news you can use

Oh my! Butterflies, flowers and more are just some of the many spring activities available for this weekend.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent County Health Dept. warns of increase in COVID-19 positivity rate

Kent County Health Department wants people to be aware that COVID cases, positivity rate and hospitalizations are all increasing within the county.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Ford Airport expands its rapid COVID testing program, receives award for expansion project

The airport announces its will expand its COVID rapid testing program and that it received the American Council of Engineering Companies’ 2021 Engineering Merit Award for its terminal apron reconstruction and expansion project.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Money available to help homeowners, business owners pay winter bills

The state and Consumers Energy are encouraging residents and business owners to take advantage of tens of millions in federal, state, and local dollars to help pay winter heating bills.

By:By WKTV Staff

The Rapid celebrates Transit Workers Appreciation Day

The Rapid is seeking positive stories to share on its social media to celebration the day.

By:Bill Kirk, The Rapid

Woodland Mall to host local artisans Spring Craft Bash on March 20

The event, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., will allow shoppers to browse for such items as books, games, artwork, skincare, home decor items, jewelry, succulents “and more” in the Von Maur wing of the mall.

By:WKTV Staff

WKTV featured game includes girls and boys basketball between Zion Christian, Grand River Prep

It will be an Alliance league showdown between the Zion Christian Mountaineers and the Grand River Preparatory Titans.

By:Ellington Smith, WKTV Intern

Local students are spreading a little kindness one letter at a time

The staff of Holland Home, which has facilities in Kentwood, were the recipients of some special letters of appreciation, in hopes they spread some “contagious kindness.”

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent County DPW announces temporary closure of Wealthy Street recycling station

The Wealthy Street recycling drop-off station and electronics drop-off site will be closed beginning March 26.

By:Kristen Wieland, Kent County Department of Public Works

City of Kentwood to resume spring brush and leaf drop-off for residents

Starting Saturday, April 3, residents may drop off brush, sticks, tree limbs, logs, loose leaves and grass clippings at the Kentwood Department of Public Works.

By:K.D. Norris

Kentwood Mayor Kepley visits WKTV to talk new Wi-Fi project, park stewards program, 2nd Little Free Pantry

The City of Kentwood’s mayor details how and why the Wi-Fi system came about, the importance of community “ownership’ of our parks, and the continuing need of some residents for a food pantry.

By:K.D. Norris

Kroc Center will offer limited spring break activities

The Kroc Center won’t be hosting thousands of people this spring break, but will have limited opportunities for groups.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Full closure of 32nd Street between Breton Avenue and Shaffer Avenue this week

The road is expected to reopen on the evening of Friday, March 12. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and seek an alternate route or follow the posted detour.

By:City of Kentwood

Snapshots: Busy week? WKTV Journal news stories you might have missed

We brought you news of Wyoming and Kentwood city government actions, Kent County battling lead exposure issues, and lowering the age requirement for the COVID-19 vaccine.

By:WKTV Staff

Kent County prepares for expanded vaccination eligibility

Beginning March 22, vaccine eligibility will further expand to include all Michiganders 50 years of age and older.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma