City of Kentwood
COVID-19 vaccinations to be available at Metro Health’s community clinic
Metro Health promotes access to underserved groups hit hardest by the pandemic.
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The Rapid discontinues paper tickets, riders can exchange for Wave cards
As of March 1, riders will need to use the electronic Wave card. Riders can exchange paper tickets for the Wave card next week.
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Expanded programs of Kent County Veterans Services on latest episode of WKTV Journal In Focus
From a focus on reaching veterans and the families, to making sure veterans have other veterans to “walk with them,” the county office ready to help.
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Snapshots: Icy fun and Chinese New Year traditions
Love is the air with many planning to celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend. There is also a lot of other activities going on including the Valent-ICE exhibit, Chinese New Year, and Black History Month events.
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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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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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