City of Kentwood
WKTV Sports Connection checks in with East Kentwood wrestling, hockey teams waiting for action
On the latest episode of WKTV’s local sports show, Falcon wrestling coach Foster and hockey coach Sweeney bring us news of their teams — both of which are dealing with pandemic-related restrictions and continued uncertainty.
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SpartanNash, Miller Poultry donate more than 24,000 pounds of chicken to food pantries
Access of West Michigan received 8,000 pounds of the more than 24,000 pounds of chicken distributed by the local grocery corporation.
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Administration of COVID vaccine has started, Catholic bishops release statement on vaccine
Last week, the Kent County Health Department joined other health organizations in administering the Pfizer vaccine with seven Michigan bishops releasing a statement of support.
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Feel-good Snapshots: WKTV ‘community giving’ stories you might have missed
Giving is good. There are studies to prove it. This weekend as Christmas approaches, WKTV Snapshots offers you feel-good stories of giving from the last week that you might have missed.
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Hoping it’s just a start, Kentwood police and Lacks team up to support local business, take-out dining community
The police department and local company both understand the importance of small businesses, including local eateries, to the community. And that is as true in normal times as it is in this time of COVID-19 dining restrictions.
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Kent County health leaders join to offer one-stop info website stop for COVID-19 vaccine
VaccinateWestMI.com is intended to be the “go to” site for information about vaccine availability, local distribution plans, and safety and efficacy.
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Bethany Christian, part of Community Violence Prevention team, on new episode of WKTV Journal In Focus
During a visit to WKTV, we talked with Antonio (Tony) Evans, a vocational trainer for Bethany Christian Services of Michigan, about some of its West Michigan services — especially its upcoming work funded by a Kent County grant.
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Food insecurity concerns increase as the holidays approach
As the trickle down effects of COVID continue to impact area residents, a Wyoming food pantry talks about continuing needs and the aid to help those in need.
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With another Great Lakes winter already upon West Michigan, cold temperatures are already impacting local households.
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In words and video, county health leaders urge COVID-19 community caution over holidays
While it may be difficult to miss traditional holiday celebrations, leaders recommend staying home and avoiding any kind of travel and group gatherings.
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Exploring Michigan’s spooky side in the Grand Rapids Ghost Hunter’s podcast
Michigan measures very high on the mysterious meter with Bigfoot, Dogman, and lake monster sightings, significant UFO sightings, haunted ships and lighthouses, roads, cemeteries, libraries, and museums.
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Ford Airport first airport in the county to have COVID-19 testing site
Starting this week, travelers can get tested at the airport, at their own cost, insurance is not accepted.
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Changing of the judgeship in Kentwood coming, with public invited to attend virtually
The City of Kentwood’s 62-B District Court will have a gavel handover this month as Amanda Sterkenburg will be sworn into the post and will take over for retiring long-time Judge William G. Kelly on Jan. 1, 2021.
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