City of Kentwood
Kentwood Police Chief Roberts details force’s accountability, community involvement on latest WKTV Journal In Focus
The City of Kentwood Police Department will equip its entire force with body cameras in an effort to enhance both accountably and transparency during community interactions.
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Kent County Prosecutor Becker talks court trial backlog, videos as witnesses on latest WKTV Journal In Focus
WKTV recently had the county’s top attorney in to discuss a wide range of his office’s activities — including its goals, accomplishments and challenges.
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Kentwood Police Department taking applications for high school students to experience Youth Academy
This year’s four-day program will take place July 26-29, and is open to all graduating seniors and returning high school students — and not just from Kentwood. Applications are due May 14.
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Kentwood police, Lacks Enterprises team up again to support local restaurants, community
The two partners, last week, held another pop-up event when the they were able to surprise about 100 customers of El Ganadero Mexican Grille and Mr. Burger with $10 toward their lunch orders.
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‘Staycationing’ this Spring Break? Woodland Mall has out-of-the-house events planned
The mall will be returning to pre-pandemic operating hours, and several events are planned including a Small Business Expo and Pokémon Go opportunities.
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Snapshots: WKTV has some ‘good news’ stories you might have missed
Yes, there was some good news in the news this week: vaccines are on the upswing, restaurants are getting a break, and despite the year the 2020 was, life expectancy is still on the rise.
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Michigan launches free app designed to protect mobile devices from threats
The new app detects unsecured Wi-Fi network, check apps, and system tampering.
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More COVID vaccines pouring into state, more local vaccination opportunity available
This week, as the West Michigan Vaccine Clinic had a one-day record of 12,532 vaccinations, and the state announced next week’s shipment of federally supplied doses of vaccines would increase to a weekly record high.
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South Christian boys are district champions after a high-energy game against GR Christian
The crowd was limited but loud as the Sailors weathered a hectic fourth quarter and gained a 62-54 win and a Division 2, District 44 championship.
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DeVos COVID-19 vaccine clinic delivers more than 12,000 shots in single day
The total would not only be a single-day record for the local clinic but is about the same as a sold-out concert at the Van Andel Arena.
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Kent County, seeking to help hard-hit restaurants, waives 2021 food service licensing fees
For local restaurants struggling to keep the doors open, any financial help is valuable, including the about $500 Kentwood’s The Candied Yam will not be spending on the fee this year.
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Snapshots: Weekend Roundup
The John Ball Zoo official opens or take make time to check out one of the Grand Rapids museums.
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WKTV Journal In Focus talks ‘Labor and Economic Opportunity’ with state official
With us is the acting director of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, who details Futures for Frontliners and well as other programs to support workers.
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