City of Kentwood
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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U.S. Navy sailor from Wyoming pictured in action on USS Theodore Roosevelt
WKTV brings you a photo, supplied by the U.S. Navy Office of Community Outreach, showing a local serving his country. Do you have someone currently serving? We’d like to know.
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Photo of the Week: Kentwood Pioneer
William Hardy, one of the most prominent African American settles in Kent County, moved to Paris Township in 1844. He would become good friends with [Read More]
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COVID-19 vaccinations to be available at Metro Health’s community clinic
Metro Health promotes access to underserved groups hit hardest by the pandemic.
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The Rapid discontinues paper tickets, riders can exchange for Wave cards
As of March 1, riders will need to use the electronic Wave card. Riders can exchange paper tickets for the Wave card next week.
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Expanded programs of Kent County Veterans Services on latest episode of WKTV Journal In Focus
From a focus on reaching veterans and the families, to making sure veterans have other veterans to “walk with them,” the county office ready to help.
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Snapshots: Icy fun and Chinese New Year traditions
Love is the air with many planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend. There is also a lot of other activities going on including the Valent-ICE exhibit, Chinese New Year, and Black History Month events.
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As state rolls out school COVID-19 testing effort, local schools using proven Kent County program
Local school districts, including Wyoming Public Schools, either are already using or plan to use a testing plan proved successful during a pilot testing program at Godfrey-Lee Public Schools.
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