City of Kentwood
Kentwood names longtime Economic Development Planner Lisa Golder as Community Development Director
Golder was unanimously appointed to the director role by the City Commission during its March 24 meeting. She succeeds Terry Schweitzer, who is retiring in early April. Open for more details.
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Emmanuel Hospice shares four conversation starters for advance care planning
It is important to talk with loved ones about your health care wishes and designate someone to make decisions on your behalf when you are no longer able to do so.
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Exercise Snacking: The ‘little bit a lot’ approach to physical activity
Care Resources physical therapist Peter Vander Weide suggests a ‘little bit a lot’ approach to make regular exercise more achievable during aging.
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Don’t miss WKTV’s Friday Night Highlights Robotics edition featuring many local teams in action! Day 1
Take a look at these great highlights of local high school robotics teams at a recent FIRST In Michigan district championship at East Kentwood.
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Part 2: Don’t miss WKTV’s Friday Night Highlights Robotics edition featuring many local teams in action!
Check out highlights from the playoffs and finals of Day 2 of the recent FIRST In Michigan district championship at East Kentwood.
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City of Kentwood to host 26th annual Spotlight on Seniors Expo April 15
This free indoor event on Tuesday, April 15, features 60 vendors, health screenings and food. See more details inside!
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Restoration efforts wrap up for 390,000+ Michigan customers impacted by severe storms
Historic storms brought ice accumulation in northern Michigan and nine confirmed tornadoes to southern Michigan, impacting more than 390,000 Consumers Energy customers.
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In its 15th year, the growing Kentwood Public Schools robotics program has nearly 350 participants, with a waiting list of 91
When it comes to robotics, few schools in the state can match the size and talent of the robotics program at Kentwood Public Schools. (Pictured: East Kentwood High School’s Red Storm Robotics 3875 robot)
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East Kentwood and Wyoming robotics teams align to take second in district in a jam-packed gym last weekend; West Catholic wins trophy
Red Storm Robotics (pictured) aligned with the Wyoming Demons and Gull Lake Twisted Devils to finish second in the FIRST In Michigan District Kentwood Event presented by Dematic. (Photo Courtesy, FIRST Robotics, Phillip Place)
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Final restoration work underway for more than 900 Consumers Energy crews
Consumers Energy has approximately 900 crews engaged in the final restoration efforts for customers impacted by recent severe weather.
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PAWS highlights increasing need for service dogs for children with autism
Paws With A Cause highlights ways people can support the effort to place more dogs with the children who need them.
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Kent County Health Department vigilant as measles cases show up across the country
A disease more associated with the 20th century is showing up across America this past winter and early spring, and while cases are rare in Michigan, the public needs to be aware that measles is making a comeback. (Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)
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Puertas Abiertas celebrates six years of helping Latina women live free of domestic violence
Puertas Abiertas is breaking the cycle of domestic violence by providing women, men, children, and LGBTQ with support and resources.
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Spring Brush and Leaf Drop-Off Service available to Kentwood residents starting April 5
Residents may drop off brush, sticks, tree limbs, logs, loose leaves and grass clippings at the Public Works Department during new adjusted hours. Open for details.
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Woodland Mall to host Bunny & Friends Saturday, March 29
The free, entertainment-filled event will feature a special appearance by the bunny, Elsa and Spider-Man, as well as face painting and balloon twisting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Macy’s court.
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