City of Kentwood

City of Kentwood confirms Tesla planning a vehicle service center and gallery facility in the city

With only two such facilities currently in the state, the city today announced it has issued a building permit for a Tesla project.

By:K.D. Norris

Local Feeding America non-profit celebrates 40-year history with the public invited to share stories

Feeding America West Michigan is celebrating four decades of fighting hunger alongside its partners and supporters through its “40 Years 40 Faces” series.

By:K.D. Norris

Kent County, state announce expanded registration available for COVID-19 vaccinations

The local health department and health systems have received authorization from the state to begin COVID-19 vaccination of an expanded population starting Jan. 11.

By:K.D. Norris

The Rapid adds new route to Metro Health

The new route to Metro Health will come from Division Avenue down 54th Street/Gezon Parkway to Metro Health.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

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.

By:K.D. Norris

Winter is here, do you know where to park

Winter parking rules are now being enforced. Also, remember to clean off those sidewalks.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

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.

By:K.D. Norris

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.

By:K.D. Norris

Photo of the Week: Still Standing

Four years ago today came the announcement that Sears would be closing its store in Woodland Mall.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

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.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

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”.

By:K.D. Norris

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.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

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.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

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.

By:K.D. Norris

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.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma