City of Kentwood
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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WKTV featured game coverage this week begins with state-ranked East Kentwood girls basketball
This week WKTV Sports features two high school girls basketball match-ups beginning Tuesday, March 2, with an OK Conference Red match-up as Grandville visits East Kentwood, the state’s No. 4 ranked team in Division 1.
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KDL celebrates year of change, resiliency and adaptability
The Kent District Library releases its 2020 annual report which reflects a year of drastic change and major accomplishments.
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Despite pandemic shutdown, Kent County Health Department reports progress on lead exposure reduction
The KCHD manages three lead programs including the Children’s Health Insurance Plan, the Multiple Elevated Blood Level list, and part of the county-funded Ready by Five effort.
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City of Kentwood, partnering with Kent County, offers public Wi-Fi at parks, City campus
Using federal CARES Act funding, Kentwood joins 16 other communities and Kent County Parks as part of the initiative to add free public Wi-Fi access across the county.
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Kent County to establish public, private internet broadband committee to ‘close service gaps’ in county
The Kent County Broadband Subcommittee will study barriers to broadband service throughout the county, develop strategies to break down the barriers, and identify federal, state and local funding sources.
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Woodland Mall initiative to help Black-owned businesses and brands all year long
Through its “Support Black-Owned Businesses and Brands 365” initiative, the Mall is highlighting Black-owned retailers as well as other products for sale at other retailers at the mall.
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Ford Airport named Airport of the Year by MDOT Office of Aeronautics
The award recognizes the Ford Airport’s Project Elevate that will help to welcome more international travel.
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Local event focuses on helping area businesses
A special Saturday event at English Hills puts the spotlight on local businesses and their products.
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Business Spotlight: The Pink Lounge, Dry Salt Therapy
Marking its first year, The Pink Lounge, Dry Salt Therapy, came to be after Jessica Ann Tyson’s daughter talked about how other cultures embraced the science of salt.
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