City of Kentwood
With free face coverings coming soon, state offers COVID-19 ‘Mask Up, Mask Right’ advice
The MDHHS will be distributing 3.5 million free masks, some locally, as part of the state’s continuing efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Winter is here, do you know where to park
Winter parking rules are now being enforced. Also, remember to clean off those sidewalks.
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Kent County Community Action to hold food distribution for general public on Jan. 7
The distribution will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., near the KCCA offices, at 121 Franklin SE, in Grand Rapids. All Kent County residents are welcome.
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After resigning from state senate, new county treasurer MacGregor talks past, present and future
The local State Senator won a countywide election in November, was sworn in to the Kent County office in mid-December and officially resigned his 28th District seat on Dec. 31.
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Photo of the Week: Still Standing
Four years ago today came the announcement that Sears would be closing its store in Woodland Mall.
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Forget the snow, grab a book for KDL’s annual reading program
The Let It Snow reading program runs through March 31 and is open to adults and teens, 11 or older.
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Kentwood commissioner Bridson talks with ‘Wounds’ author Razel Jones in WKTV studios
The discussion focused on how communities faced with racial and social disparities can rise above their differences and find a “Common Unity”.
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KDL makes hotspots available at all locations, increases checkout time
The mobile wi-fi hotspots can now be checked out for up to four months.
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Hot Dog! The top story for 2020 is not about COVID
Pronto Pups, K9 Dutch, big trucks parade and the reopening of Pinery Park are just some of the WKTV Journal’s top stories for 2020.
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County Sheriff, top administrator visit WKTV Journal In Focus to talk body cameras, community violence prevention
Kent County, in recent months, has made two unique, and very different, expenditures as part of its public safety efforts. The two county leaders visit WKTV to fill us in on the details.
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County offices, testing sites closed for Christmas, New Year’s Eve
Offices and some testing sites will be closed Dec. 24 and 25 and Jan. 1.
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WKTV Sports Connection checks in with East Kentwood wrestling, hockey teams waiting for action
On the latest episode of WKTV’s local sports show, Falcon wrestling coach Foster and hockey coach Sweeney bring us news of their teams — both of which are dealing with pandemic-related restrictions and continued uncertainty.
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SpartanNash, Miller Poultry donate more than 24,000 pounds of chicken to food pantries
Access of West Michigan received 8,000 pounds of the more than 24,000 pounds of chicken distributed by the local grocery corporation.
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