City of Kentwood
KDL expands library branch hours, printing and scanning services
All KDL library branches will return to normal hours Monday through Saturday starting today. Branches will be closed on Sunday.
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School News Network: Off and running
The renovated Wyoming High School is now open along with Kelloggsville having a new athletic director.
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It’s the final countdown for the 2020 Census as the end date of Sept. 30 draws near
Kentwood is hosting pop-up events and Wyoming is reminding people on Facebook to be counted.
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Ford Airport breaks ground on Phase I of Federal Inspection Station
The project is the first step in bringing direct international travel to West Michigan.
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WKTV Journal In Focus checks in with Kent County health on COVID-19, immunizations, health survey
First we catch up with the ongoing and extensive work by the department during this time of pandemic, but the department is also involved in more routine but non-the-less important activities.
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Local church encourages residents to celebrate grandparents with drive-thru event
This Sunday, Brighter Life Pentecostal Power Church will host a special drive-thru celebrating honoring grandparents.
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WKTV video captures local World War II ‘Greatest Generation’ celebration’s military plane flyover
The 75th anniversary of the end of World War II was commemorated locally Sept. 1-2 with local ceremonies including a socially distant Grand Rapids area flyover of war-era military aircraft.
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Virtual has been a written success for one of the area’s locally-owned bookstores
Based in Kentwood, Schuler Books has maintained a sense of community through virtual events and personal shopping.
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Chamber’s ‘Team Up Tuesday’ Wyoming community event set for Sept. 15
Hosted by Wyoming/Kentwood Chamber of Commerce, Family Network of Wyoming, and The Candied Yam, the outdoor event is open to the public to “hang out and connect with each other.”
By:The Salvation Army Kroc Center to reopen on Sept. 17
The Kroc Center will reopen in phases over the next several weeks.
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Can’t be in stands? WKTV to live broadcast, livestream featured prep football games
With in-stadium crowds limited in this shortened prep football season due to COVID-19 restrictions, WKTV’s sports coverage will expand to provide fans with live coverage of games.
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WKTV lets the Sun In
Starting this month, WKTV will be using the rays of the sun to help power its facility, reducing its electrical bill and carbon footprint.
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Coaches ready as local high school sports shift into high gear following Gov. Whitmer, MHSAA action
Fall sports that had been in limbo, including boys soccer and volleyball, can begin competitive action as early as Sept. 8. And high school football can begin Sept. 18.
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