City of Kentwood

Hoping it’s just a start, Kentwood police and Lacks team up to support local business, take-out dining community

The police department and local company both understand the importance of small businesses, including local eateries, to the community. And that is as true in normal times as it is in this time of COVID-19 dining restrictions.

By:K.D. Norris

Kent County health leaders join to offer one-stop info website stop for COVID-19 vaccine

VaccinateWestMI.com is intended to be the “go to” site for information about vaccine availability, local distribution plans, and safety and efficacy.

By:K.D. Norris

Bethany Christian, part of Community Violence Prevention team, on new episode of WKTV Journal In Focus

During a visit to WKTV, we talked with Antonio (Tony) Evans, a vocational trainer for Bethany Christian Services of Michigan, about some of its West Michigan services — especially its upcoming work funded by a Kent County grant.

By:K.D. Norris

Food insecurity concerns increase as the holidays approach

As the trickle down effects of COVID continue to impact area residents, a Wyoming food pantry talks about continuing needs and the aid to help those in need.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Consumers Energy offers safety advice, savings tips for the winter season

With another Great Lakes winter already upon West Michigan, cold temperatures are already impacting local households.

By:K.D. Norris

In words and video, county health leaders urge COVID-19 community caution over holidays

While it may be difficult to miss traditional holiday celebrations, leaders recommend staying home and avoiding any kind of travel and group gatherings.

By:K.D. Norris

Exploring Michigan’s spooky side in the Grand Rapids Ghost Hunter’s podcast

Michigan measures very high on the mysterious meter with Bigfoot, Dogman, and lake monster sightings, significant UFO sightings, haunted ships and lighthouses, roads, cemeteries, libraries, and museums.

By:Wayne Thomas, Grand Rapids Ghost Hunters Paranormal Podcast

Ford Airport first airport in the county to have COVID-19 testing site

Starting this week, travelers can get tested at the airport, at their own cost, insurance is not accepted.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Changing of the judgeship in Kentwood coming, with public invited to attend virtually

The City of Kentwood’s 62-B District Court will have a gavel handover this month as Amanda Sterkenburg will be sworn into the post and will take over for retiring long-time Judge William G. Kelly on Jan. 1, 2021.

By:K.D. Norris

A year without the Santa Claus Girls, on this episode of WKTV Journal In Focus

On this holiday episode of WKTV Journal In Focus, we catch up with the Santa Claus Girls, a local non-profit which has been a Christmastime staple in West Michigan for more than 100 years. . . . Until this year.

By:K.D. Norris

County, aiding parents as well as children, allocates latest round of Ready by Five early childhood millage grants

The early childhood programs are funded by a countywide milage and provide services to children under age five — and their engaged parents.

By:K.D. Norris

Utah has its monolith, M-6 has its Christmas tree

A bush along the highway is bringing a little merriment to travelers.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Time of giving: Woodland Mall, retailer Vera Bradley, community giving to Feeding America

Through Dec. 13, the mall retailer is collecting nonperishable food items for local nonprofit Feeding American West Michigan, and Woodland Mall is matching each food item with a $1 donation.

By:K.D. Norris

Kentwood hosts several giving events to help make the holidays brighter

The Kentwood Parks and Recreation Department has a Holiday Hat and Mitten Tree and a Be a Santa to a Senior tree along with looking for donations for the Little Free Pantry.

By:Anna Johns, WKTV Intern

Kent County commissioners issue social media ‘Takeout Challenge’ to support local restaurants

The campaign encourages people to order takeout from local small businesses and publicly challenge three others to do the same. #KCTakeoutChallenge

By:K.D. Norris