City of Kentwood
With lessons learned, Kentwood Public Schools eyes future, seeks bond approval on May 4
The bond proposal would fund 10-plus years of improvements to district infrastructure and educational technology, that “would provide programs, technology, and facilities for current and future needs.”
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Chamber golf outing set for June 11
The annual event helps raise money for the high school scholarship program.
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Wyoming city planner, Kentwood mayor featured in KDL series
Wyoming’s Nicole Hofert and Kentwood Mayor Stephen Kepley will part of KDL’s Community Resilience series that runs this month.
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Snapshots: Things to do this weekend
Live theater returns at the Grand Rapids Civic Theater and a free virtual performance offered by the Grand Rapids Ballet. Plus the Canadian contribution to the McDonald’s menu.
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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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