City of Kentwood
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Utah has its monolith, M-6 has its Christmas tree
A bush along the highway is bringing a little merriment to travelers.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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