City of Kentwood
Advocates say more work needed to maintain drop in homelessness
While the numbers show a drop in homelessness, local housing organizations say their shelters are full with a need for more affordable housing.
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U.S. Navy sailor from Kentwood pictured serving his country onboard USS Tulsa
Mineman 1st Class Jacob Klok is serving on a combat ship with the U.S. 7th Fleet. Do you have a photo of someone serving?
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Could be a big candy score as communities are split on which day for trick or treating
Since Halloween falls on a Sunday, it has been a mix bag as to when to have trick or treating with Kentwood encouraging Saturday and Wyoming leaving it up to the neighborhoods.
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City of Kentwood’s Trunk or Treat community celebration returns with long lines, lots — and lots — of candy
The free event went on for hours with hundreds of families taking part — WKTV was there and brings you some views of the spooky happenings.
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Salvation Army Kroc Center set to host Monster Mash
The Salvation Army Kroc Center is bringing back its “Monster Mash” Halloween event for this Friday.
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Gonzo’s Top 5: Weekend on the run
The Amway River Bank Run leads the weekend full or a few scares, some beer, and Opera Grand Rapids’ “Don Giovanni.”
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D.A. Blodgett-St. Johns closing annual toy drive early in hopes of beating shipping delays
Due to Covid-19-related supply chain issues and shipping delays, the local children’s agency is currently running its annual toy drive through Nov. 22.
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On Tap: Breakfast beers, sours and IPAs at Horrocks
Arvon, City Built and Speciation takeover at Horrocks Tavern this Friday.
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, WKTV partnership begins new ‘Hands On Health’ informational program
COVID health and vaccine information are the subjects of the first two episodes of a new program serving the Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing communities … and everybody, really.
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After $4 million appropriation, state official tours site of Kent County Sustainable Business Park
The tour included representatives from Kent County Department of Public Works, Allegan County and Dorr Township.
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Kentwood, Chamber set to host community and senior expo
The event will feature more than 35 businesses, health screenings, flu shots, food, and more.
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Kentwood artists take part in exhibit bringing healing to veterans
The 21 works in the Has Heart collection, displayed at the 2021 ArtPrize, were all created by military veterans, many of whom struggle with homelessness, PTSD, military sexual trauma, and thoughts of suicide.
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Michigan, especially Kent County, rolls out welcome mat for Afghan refugees
Michigan aid organizations are scrambling to provide housing and services for 1,300 Afghan refugees they’ve pledged to resettle, some of whom will be heading to Kent County.
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