City of Kentwood

Snapshots: Yes, there really is something to do this weekend

Yes Virginia, places are starting to open up including the beach at Kent County’s Millennium Park.

By:WKTV Staff

WKTV video: Kentwood’s Public Works Department brings big truck parade to community

In this time of social distancing, and in lieu of a traditional open house for National Public Works Week, city vehicles and crews gave the community a parade of big trucks — and smiles.

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: Game changers

A breakfast cart to learning how to teach online, area schools are changing the way we educate and play sports as a new esports program emerges as well.

By:School News Network

Kent County Health Department’s free COVID-19 testing available in Wyoming, Kentwood

Locations include Wyoming’s The Potter’s House school and, in Kentwood, at the Kent County Health Department South Clinic.

By:WKTV Staff

Kentwood City Commission acts to alter regulations to support city businesses, local economic recovery

Effective immediately and through Nov. 1, the resolution suspends time limits on temporary sign display and waives business license fees.

By:WKTV Staff

2020 Metro Cruise cancelled, WKTV moves forward with Dream Wheels show

The popular car show Dream Wheels will be broadcasted and live streamed in August.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Bottle, can deposit returns to be phased back in as ‘limited’ facilities access starts June 15

Deposit bottles and cans can be simply recycled as glass or metal, but with the return process returning, there is probably some cash to be made.

By:WKTV Staff

Local suppliers, county work to fill PPE gap as businesses begin to open up

Wyoming and Kentwood manufacturers are listed in The Right Place’s PPE suppliers book and the county is looking to help small businesses with PPE needs.

By:WKTV Staff

City of Kentwood announces 40 miles of summer road projects, with detailed map

The City Commission has approved a resurfacing and maintenance program which includes improvements to 40 miles of major and local roads, at a cost of $695,982.

By:WKTV Staff

Got stuff to dump, recycle? Options are becoming available

Looking to get rid of all that trash? Kentwood’s Community Clean Up Day is just around the corner with Wyoming residents having to wait until fall.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kentwood announces Community Clean-up Day, brush and leaf drop-off

Community Clean-up Day is June 6, with brush and leaf drop-off available through July 11.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: WKTV ‘Good News’ stories you might have missed

Need a little uplifting news in dark days? Art and beauty online? A stroll down a lane of fresh veggies to brighten you day. WKTV’s with ya!

By:WKTV Staff

98-year-old Kentwood WW II veteran honored in special ceremony

A small group of residents gathered on Friday to celebrate the contributions of Aldean Mason who served as a nurse during World War II.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Wyoming, Kentwood area Secretary of State branch offices to reopen June 1 by appointment only

Beginning the week of June 1, all 131 branch offices in Michigan will be open for driver licenses and state ID transactions that must be done in person, and other services.

By:WKTV Staff

Woodland Mall, reopening June 1, prioritizes safety as it aids Kentwood area economic recovery

Some temporary restrictions will be in place, including limiting total number of visitors and not allowing unaccompanied children.

By:WKTV Staff