City of Kentwood
City, state leaders clash (politely) at Chamber’s December WKTV Government Matters discussion
One of the unique aspects of the Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Government Matters meetings is that you sometimes get differing views on the same issue.
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Kentwood kicks off holiday season with tree lighting
The Friday night event will include caroling, a parade and lots of activities at the Kentwood Library.
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Kentwood Activities Center’s renovations start today
Kentwood Parks and Recreation staff has moved to city hall as renovations to the Kentwood Activities Center take place.
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School News Network: Districts scramble to find bus drivers
Area schools are experiencing the nationwide shortage of bus drivers, putting transportation departments in a pinch to get students on the bus in the morning and back home after the final bell at a reasonable time.
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Innovative new Kent County mental health court on latest WKTV Journal: In Focus
A new county Mental Health Court program involving law enforcement, courts and the county’s pubic mental health services provider, Network 180, aims to change the system for the betterment of all.
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Boys basketball debuts on high school sports schedule; WKTV coverage close behind
With Christmas and Christmas break this month, the December schedules are a bit thinner than a normal winter month, but boys basketball tips off this week.
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City of Kentwood now offers DWLS Resolution via Matterhorn
First-time offenders of Driving While License Suspended (DWLS) will now have the opportunity to use a free online program to restore their license.
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Annual Santa parade set to take place along Division this Saturday
More than 60 groups will participate in this year’s parade including five local bands.
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Metro Health’s Child Life Services hosts toy drive
Twistable color pencils, Matchbox cars and VTech items are just some of the things on this year’s wish list for Child Life Services at Metro Health: University of Michigan Health.
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After retirement of Kent County elections director, county clerk names replacement
Gerrid Uzarski, who served as a regional representative for ElectionSource, a company based in Grand Rapids, will take over for the recently retired Susan deSteiguer.
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Ginger Zee comes to Barnes & Noble to celebrate release of new book
The ABC meteorologist, who hails from Rockford, will be discussing her new book “Natural Disaster: I Cover Them. I Am One.”
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Update: Kent County leaders approve $417 million budget for 2018
The county budget funds the sheriff’s office and courts, social services, the county’s elections, and veterans services.
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Wyoming-Kentwood chamber happenings on latest WKTV Journal: In Focus
The Wyoming-Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce is busy this time of year, including advocating for business development in the area, its annual Santa Parade and its monthly Government Matters co-production with WKTV.
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