City of Kentwood
Local government leaders look ahead to 2020 at Chamber’s WKTV Government Matters meeting
The mayors of Wyoming and Kentwood, a county commissioner and state legislators, and representatives of federal officials took part of a wide-ranging inter-governmental leaders meeting Monday, Jan. 13.
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U.S. Census focuses on hard to reach communities, offers guides in 59 languages
Local groups are stepping up to help educate residents about the U.S. Census.
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WKTV In Focus podcast of Community Conversation on Immigration available on-demand
The conversation included discussion on current immigration policies as well as proposed Michigan governmental action to change the state’s driver’s license laws.
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School News Network: ‘I would love to have a house that I own where my kids could play outside’
Data shows one in seven African American children in Kent County is in homeless system.
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WKTV has Wyoming, Kentwood high school sports schedules, featured game coverage
WKTV’s featured games this week will be basketball games at Wyoming high and East Kentwood.
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Working well with other generations can serve as a win in the workplace
Generational differences in the workplace can be a challenge or an opportunity. What can you do to make it a great match?
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Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood weekend news you ought to know
What’s a little snow and ice when there is so much to do and see? We have a list of fun activities for the weekend.
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School News Network: Shooting for a greener school
Students at Kentwood’s Discovery Elementary School get creative about recycling.
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School News Network: Blessed by Brooklyn supports GRPS elementary school athletics
An East Kentwood teacher and her family turns a painful tragedy into making a positive impact on their community.
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Bello Spark’s Americana/rock fusion leads off Kentwood’s winter concert series Jan. 16
Bello Spark will lead off the annual Kentwood Winter Concert Series, where not only great music but also great food-trucks will be available.
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Low unemployment has U.S. Census looking for applicants
To attract more applicants, the U.S. Census has increased pay rates with a range of $14 to $25 for the State of Michigan.
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Recreational marijuana, county animal shelter discussed on latest WKTV Journal In Focus
Topics include the implementation of the state’s recreational marijuana law — and licensing of facilities approved to sell the now legal product — as well as how Kent County handles the difficult job of animal control.
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Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood news you need to know
Have your pie, and while eating it, check out the stories of 2019 and a look at what is ahead for 2020.
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