City of Kentwood
Audiophiles, vinyl fans eagerly await Record Store Day releases
We asked record stores and all-around audiophiles their most anticipated vinyl music releases, and we got something for everyone.
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East Kentwood student makes her acting debut in Civic’s ‘Akeelah and the Bee’
Ania Powell can relate to Akeelah Anderson challenges of stepping out of your comfort zone in “Akeelah and the Bee,” Grand Rapids Civic Theatre’s upcoming production running April 20-29.
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Vet needed to fill vacancy on Kent County Veterans’ Affairs Committee
The new committee member would fill a mid-term vacancy ending Dec. 31, 2021
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Weather woes: WKTV coverage of GVSU Lubbers Cup cancelled; high school sports schedule in flux
We have this week’s complete high school sports schedule, but many events have been delayed or cancelled.
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Be In the Know: Top Headlines for the Week
Community-wide clean ups continue in both Wyoming and Kentwood; Koster named new public safety chief; TwoGuys Brewing now open; Kentwood offers a brush drop-off site; and how to avoid asbestos.
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City of Kentwood to open brush drop-off site as part of community clean-up
Residents of the city will be able to dispose of sticks, branches and logs at the Kentwood Department of Public Works from May 7 to June 2.
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Federal representatives talk gun control, student protests at Chamber’s April WKTV Government Matters meeting
Sen. Peter’s West Michigan Regional Director Peter Dickow and Rep. Huizenga’s District Director Greg VanWoerkom expressed not only their bosses’ stand on the issue but, subtly, their own.
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WKTV begins spring high school sports (and more) with girls water polo
The WKTV sports crew will be busy outside of the local high school scene as well when they cover the GVSU Lubbers Cup, along with coverage of the Golden Gloves boxing.
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Kelloggsville to host Kindergarten Round Up event
Residents with children who will be 5-years-old by Sept. 1, 2018 may register their child for kindergarten at the April 10th event.
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Grandville team nabs top honors at FIRST Robotics event, Potter’s House named top rookie team
More than 800 students from around West Michigan, and as far away as Troy and Milan, competed at the two-day event in hopes of landing a spot in the state competition set for April 12-14 at Saginaw Valley State University.
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County to start monthly tornado/high winds warning sirens on Friday
Starting Friday, April 6, and continuing on the first Friday of every month at noon through October, tornado alarm testing should be heard in Kent County homes and businesses.
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Kent County’s MLK event holds special meaning to attendees, new top administrator
“Honoring the Dream” memorial event was held in memory of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the 50th Anniversary of his assassination.
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Kent County to honor the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on April 4
Kent County’s Board of Commissioners, Administrator’s Office and Cultural Insight Council will host an event in memory of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the 50th Anniversary of his assassination.
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Kentwood Police Department seeks trail patrol volunteers
Trail Patrol Volunteers patrol parks and trails in the City of Kentwood by providing assistance to trail users and reporting problems.
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Kent County’s new top administrator (and Wolverine), woman’s health advocate on WKTV Journal: In Focus
Given this week’s Wolverine return visit to the Final Four, In Focus just had to ask Wayman Britt about the lessons he learned on the basketball court and how that impacts his management style today.
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