City of Kentwood
State COVID-19 Racial Disparities Task Force interim report shows progress in protecting communities of color
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today praised the work of the task force, chaired by Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II and including a local member from Spectrum Health.
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Local chamber urges small businesses to apply for just announced state relief grants
Governor Whitmer announced this week a $10 million grant program to provide up to $15,000 grants to small businesses “disproportionately” impacted the COVID-19 virus,
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Kentwood’s mayor, city planners talk small business support, master plan on WKTV Journal In Focus
Mayor Kepley talks about helping small businesses in these difficult times, and then he and city planners bring into focus the city’s new Master Plan.
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Head down memory lane with a look at West Michigan’s premiere car event, Metro Cruise
Since COVID prevented this year’s annual Metro Cruise event, WKTV will present a special celebrating the iconic car show’s past 15 years.
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Degage seeks donations, volunteers for annual Christmas store
The Center for Physical Rehabilitation locations in both Wyoming and Kentwood are accepting donations for the Degage Christmas Express store through Dec. 9.
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School News Network: No ‘bad’ apples here
Even in a pandemic, area schools continue to provide creative programs. Also essential workers can still qualify for the Futures for Frontliners program.
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Woodland Mall prepares for a busy shopping season
Mall officials are expecting traffic to be “brisk” at the mall with plenty of options for shopping safely.
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Local restaurants help with Chamber Foundation scholarship program
Three Wyoming Kentwood Chamber member restaurants have agreed to give a portion of their Tuesday sales to the scholarship.
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Kent County offices, COVID-19 testing sites closed for Thanksgiving
By Joanne Bailey-Boorsmajoanne@wktv.org Most Kent County offices and COVID-19 testing sites will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27. in observance of the [Read More]
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New Kent County ad campaign calls on residents to stay home for the holidays
The ad campaign is encouraging residents to stay home for the holidays and connect with friends and family through technology.
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WKTV’s 20th Annual Turkey Bowl cable channel fest returns Thanksgiving Day
High school sports fans can get their football fix this year as WKTV will broadcast 15 hours of games on our cable Channel 25. (Oh, ya. They are on demand as well!)
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Wyoming, Kentwood nonprofits among first to receive county violence prevention grants
Bethany Christian Services and the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids have received Kent County grants funded by the federal CARES Act .
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Kent County certifies general election results
Kent County clerk reaffirms confidence in accurate, secure, and transparency in the 2020 election process.
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