City of Kentwood
Kentwood’s 62-B District Court debuts civil case ‘Alternative Dispute Resolution’ program
Added to existing mediation opportunities, the new program “will allow community members to resolve certain disputes outside the courtroom.”
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In Love and Health: Our local farmers markets provide a fresh outlook on health
Eating those fruits and vegetables does more than just keep the doctor away.
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Snapshots: We’ve got a lot to celebrate, so let’s light up the skies
Fireworks, parades, and more – this Fourth of July definitely looks different from last year.
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As Wyoming’s own Brann’s Steakhouse turns 50, businessman/legislator Tommy Brann looks back, forward with his ‘family’
Tommy Brann remembers his first day of family business at Brann’s Steakhouse and Grill. He is still surrounded by ‘family’.
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Ford Airport breaks ground on $7.7 million operations center, with expansion already planned
Construction is expected to be completed by the end of June 2022. In a second phase, the Ford Airport plans to expand the center to include its fire department at the site.
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State Sen. Brinks visits WKTV Journal In Focus to talk Lansing actions and inactions, local workforce housing
Discussion included changes to part of the healthcare industry due to the continuing rollout of the state’s no-fault insurance law, as well as possible changes to the state’s voting laws.
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Wyoming, Kentwood warn of a series of purse snatching incidents
Local agencies offer tips on how to prevent being a victim of a purse snatching.
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City of Kentwood gains state certification as ‘Redevelopment Ready Community’
The designation recognizes the city’s efforts to establish a “solid planning and economic development foundation” to attract private investment and facilitate community-driven economic development.
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WKTV Voices: 9/11 at 20: Kentwood Muslim American couple work for American dream, remember fateful day
The Ismails love the diversity of Kentwood and live here partially due to that diversity. But it does not mean they haven’t had to have “that talk” with their sons, a talk to prepare them in case they face any discrimination or other forms of bias.
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Snapshots: WKTV local ‘leaders’ in the news — stories you might have missed
There is something about leadership … not everybody has the ability, whether on the world scene or here in Kent County. Check out three local leaders.
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Kent County Board of Commissioners select Ottawa County leader as new county administrator
After an extensive search process, the Kent County Board of Commissioners today selected Al Vanderberg, who has work for Kent County previously, as the next county Administrator/Controller.
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YMCA of Greater GR awarded part of $2.3 M for expanded summer programs
The local YMCA, which operates the SpartanNash YMCA in Wyoming, has been awarded $189,000 by the state to provide summer learning opportunities for children.
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Kentwood’s Fourth of July celebration includes a full day of activities on Saturday, July 3
The City of Kentwood will host a pancake breakfast, a 5K race, a parade, and a carnival and live music — all leading up to fireworks at dusk.
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