City of Kentwood
School News Network: Why Pre-Labor Day? The Details
Ron Caniff, superintendent of Kent ISD, says he did what 20 local superintendents asked him to do when he filed for a waiver in January with the Michigan Department of Education to start school before Labor Day.
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WKTV sports, news community volunteer crews looking for few good men (and women)
WKTV will be heading out on the road this fall for high school sports coverage, and for all events volunteer crews are being welcomed and trained.
By:Many of the private schools also are starting before Labor Day
Tri Unity Christian is one of the few private schools starting on Sept. 5 with most starting on or around Aug. 28.
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WKTV has your list of high school live action available Aug. 21-28
WKTV’s coverage of high school sports begins this week with the Holland at Wyoming football game on Thursday, but most local high school teams are in action.
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Kent County health official visits WKTV, talks vaccinations for youth, college kids
“WKTV Journal: In Focus” offers discussion with a Kent County Department of Health official detailing why vaccinations are important for all ages.
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Metro Health hosts Aug. 18 community resources fair for homeless vets
Wyoming campus of Metro Health – University of Michigan Health will host a Stand Down event coordinated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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WKTV has your list of high school live action available this week
WKTV’s broadcast crew’s coverage of high school sports will begin in a couple weeks, but local high school sports has already begun.
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Chamber’s August WKTV Government Matters meeting mixes city-to-federal voices
The Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Government Matters meetings brings together government leaders of all levels often discussion the same topic.
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State Rep. Brann talks life in Lansing, issues of interest on WKTV’s ‘In Focus’
In the discussion with Rep. Tommy Brann, the businessman and legislator talks about his new “part-time” job in state government.
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County Commissioner from Wyoming one of three to meet with White House Officials
Kent County Commissioner Stan Ponstein, who represents part of Wyoming, was among 50 county commissioners from across Michigan to attend a White House Conference this month.
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Rep. Huizenga talks nation, local on special edition of ‘WKTV Journal: In Focus’
Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-Zeeland) delves into the balance of local and national politics in a special edition of WKTV’s new public affairs show.
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Kent County expands Kentwood landfill methane mitigation, ‘indefinite’ testing
The county will step up testing for and mitigation of methane migration outside the boundaries of the inactive Kentwood landfill site — and free residential testing is available.
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Celebrating Kentwood is what this upcoming weekend event is all about
The community-wide ‘Celebrate Kentwood’ event takes place Friday and Saturday with lots of food, fun, and fireworks.
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