City of Kentwood
City of Kentwood confirms Tesla planning a vehicle service center and gallery facility in the city
With only two such facilities currently in the state, the city today announced it has issued a building permit for a Tesla project.
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Local Feeding America non-profit celebrates 40-year history with the public invited to share stories
Feeding America West Michigan is celebrating four decades of fighting hunger alongside its partners and supporters through its “40 Years 40 Faces” series.
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Kent County, state announce expanded registration available for COVID-19 vaccinations
The local health department and health systems have received authorization from the state to begin COVID-19 vaccination of an expanded population starting Jan. 11.
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The Rapid adds new route to Metro Health
The new route to Metro Health will come from Division Avenue down 54th Street/Gezon Parkway to Metro Health.
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With free face coverings coming soon, state offers COVID-19 ‘Mask Up, Mask Right’ advice
The MDHHS will be distributing 3.5 million free masks, some locally, as part of the state’s continuing efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Winter is here, do you know where to park
Winter parking rules are now being enforced. Also, remember to clean off those sidewalks.
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Kent County Community Action to hold food distribution for general public on Jan. 7
The distribution will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., near the KCCA offices, at 121 Franklin SE, in Grand Rapids. All Kent County residents are welcome.
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After resigning from state senate, new county treasurer MacGregor talks past, present and future
The local State Senator won a countywide election in November, was sworn in to the Kent County office in mid-December and officially resigned his 28th District seat on Dec. 31.
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Photo of the Week: Still Standing
Four years ago today came the announcement that Sears would be closing its store in Woodland Mall.
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Forget the snow, grab a book for KDL’s annual reading program
The Let It Snow reading program runs through March 31 and is open to adults and teens, 11 or older.
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Kentwood commissioner Bridson talks with ‘Wounds’ author Razel Jones in WKTV studios
The discussion focused on how communities faced with racial and social disparities can rise above their differences and find a “Common Unity”.
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KDL makes hotspots available at all locations, increases checkout time
The mobile wi-fi hotspots can now be checked out for up to four months.
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Hot Dog! The top story for 2020 is not about COVID
Pronto Pups, K9 Dutch, big trucks parade and the reopening of Pinery Park are just some of the WKTV Journal’s top stories for 2020.
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County Sheriff, top administrator visit WKTV Journal In Focus to talk body cameras, community violence prevention
Kent County, in recent months, has made two unique, and very different, expenditures as part of its public safety efforts. The two county leaders visit WKTV to fill us in on the details.
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