City of Kentwood
Gerald R. Ford International Airport breaks passenger record for fifth straight year
The Gerald R. Ford International (GFIA) Airport has set a new all-time milestone, marking the fifth straight year that the Airport has seen record-setting growth and recording the best year in airport history.
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Kentwood names first female police captain at Commission ceremony
The Kentwood Police Department has welcomed its first female police captain, Stephanie Morningstar, when she took the oath of office on January 16 at a City Commission meeting.
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Migrant Legal Aid program, State Sen. MacGregor on latest WKTV Journal: In Focus
On the latest episode of In Focus, the Grand Rapids based Migrant Legal Aid organization discuss their group’s work to protect migrant workers’ legal rights.
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Godwin boys hoops, EK swim action on WKTV featured games schedule
WKTV has also added to its January coverage schedule with a Tuesday, Jan. 30, basketball game at Wyoming Potter’s House.
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Kentwood resident helps bring the story of the Civil Rights Act to life in Civic Theatre production
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre takes a look at how politics is played on Capital Hill in its current production of “All the Way,” the story of Lyndon B. Johnson, Martin Luther King, Jr., and the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
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County’s mental health services being cut as state distances itself from funding shortfall problem
Department of Health and Human Services says funding shortfalls for Kent County’s community mental health provider is part of agreed “contract”.
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School News Network: Getting Real with Straight Talk
As part of a recent Student Council-designed Culture Week, East Kentwood High School students gathered on two days for Straight Talk during lunch periods.
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State Sen. MacGregor, Migrant Legal Aid program featured on latest WKTV Journal: In Focus
Michigan State Sen. Peter MacGregor (R-28th District, which includes the City of Wyoming) is working on a problem often faced by the state’s foster care providers.
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OK Red boys basketball showdown on WKTV featured games schedule
WKTV’s sports crew will be on the road early this week with an OK Red conference boys basketball showdown as West Ottawa visits East Kentwood on Jan. 16.
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Kentwood community celebrates MLK day with food drive, special program
City collects food for little free food pantry which has been so successful, Mayor Stephen Kepley indicates Kentwood may add a second location.
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School News Network: Limbs lost, she gives back with her heart
With the help of East Kentwood High School engineering students, social worker Pam Buschle made it possible to literally give a hand –- a 3-D-printed prosthetic one — to a child in need.
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Local leaders start new year at Chamber’s January WKTV Government Matters meeting
Discussion ranging from national security to local mental health care were presented Jan. 8 as part of the Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting.
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Responding to funding shortfall, Kent County’s mental health provider begins cuts, service reviews
Network180 has already made internal staffing reductions and will likely cut funding from several community-service groups.
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