City of Kentwood
As state rolls out school COVID-19 testing effort, local schools using proven Kent County program
Local school districts, including Wyoming Public Schools, either are already using or plan to use a testing plan proved successful during a pilot testing program at Godfrey-Lee Public Schools.
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WKTV volunteer producer receives recognition during Black History Month
Documentary chronicles the story of the Idlewild resort north of Grand Rapids and one of the largest African American resorts in the nation.
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Return of prep winter sports comes with warnings, restrictions and local athletic director concerns
Many high school basketball teams are hitting the courts this week, but most will be wearing masks on the court unless they can arrange COVID-19 rapid test options.
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WKTV Journal In Focus hosts First Steps Kent, latest on Kent County early childhood support efforts
Continuing WKTV’s coverage of the program and how early childhood millage funds are being spent, we will talk with a Kentwood parent active in the effort as well as First Steps Kent’s president.
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Woodland Mall to host ‘LOVE.ART.HISTORY.’ exhibit, local documentary film during Valentine’s weekend
In honor of Black History Month, Woodland Mall will host the art exhibit as well as free screenings of “In Between the Trees,” a documentary about African American history in the Michigan, Feb. 12-14.
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Snapshots: WKTV local COVID-19 vaccination stories you might have missed
WKTV has been keeping you up-to-date on local COVID-19 vaccination news — when and where you can get one. Just in case you missed something …
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High school basketball, hockey teams could return to action early next week
The state health department and the MHSAA announced Feb. 4 that high school winter contact sports could begin full activities. But there will be mask and/or testing restrictions.
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Kent County Black Caucus hosts scholarship competition
There are two scholarships of $250 available.
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Kent County Commissioner Brieve appointed to Ford Airport Board
In her new role, Brieve will join six other board members in the general oversight of the Ford Airport.
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Kentwood’s Freeze Fest disc golf tournament, pantry food drive coming Feb. 20
The city and Great Lakes Disc will again partner to host a doubles disc golf tournament open to all levels of golfers and supporting Kentwood’s Little Free Pantry.
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Volunteers sought for West Michigan Vaccine Clinic, can get vaccine if accepted
A bonus to volunteering for the West Michigan Vaccine Clinic is a volunteer who commits at least 20 hours will be able to get the vaccine as soon as available.
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Business Spotlight: Tommy Brann’s Steakhouse and Grille
For 49 years, Tommy Brann has been operating Tommy Brann’s Steakhouse and Grille, located at 4157 S. Division Ave.
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Kentwood’s Valentine’s 5K run to benefit Little Free Pantry returns Feb. 13
A winter run for a good cause with costumes — sounds like another fun day in Kentwood as the city hosts its 4th annual Valentine’s Dash 5K, with Valentine’s-themed costumes encouraged.
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