City of Kentwood
We the People 2020 General Election: Kent County countywide office candidates
WKTV brings you video segments and other information on many of the candidates for Kent County clerk, sheriff, district attorney, treasurer and drain commissioner
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We the People 2020 General Election: Kent County Commission Races
There are five Kent County Commission seats that represent the cities of Kentwood and Wyoming. Here is a look at the candidates looking to serve in those positions.
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Kent County clerk, WKTV team to provide voter information in support of ‘Kent County Votes’ effort
With election day now less than four weeks away, the clerk’s office announced this week a voter education effort so county voters can “vote safely and securely.”
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WKTV football Week 3 wrap for Wyoming, Kentwood games Oct. 2
South Christian ran its record to 3-0, and both East Kentwood and Wyoming high’s offense kicked into high gear with the playoffs looming and three games remaining on the shortened regular-season schedule.
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County Health Department: COVID-19 isolation, quarantine orders not impacted by supreme court decision
The Kent County Health Department will “continue to use public health orders and enforcement actions as appropriate under law,” according to the health department director.
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We the People 2020 General Election: Kentwood 62 B District Court judgeship
The judgeship candidates in the non-partisan election to be decided by City of Kentwood voters are Amanda Sterkenburg and Joe Jackson.
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Snapshot: Things to get you out of the house this weekend
Become a warrior by fighting invasive species or be a visionary by attending a Division Avenue event or celebrate diversity by listening to a local podcast.
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Weekend events designed to create a united Division while defining the area’s vision for the future
Three community events are planned for Friday and Saturday to help the community develop ideas on building the economic future of Division Avenue.
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WKTV football Week 2 wrap for Wyoming, Kentwood games of Sept. 25
South Christian goes to 2-0, Godwin gets a win over Kelloggsville, and the MHSAA’s latest news on the expanded playoff field.
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Kentwood’s pop-up farmers market to help community greet the fall season on Oct. 1
The fall event not only brings the season’s bountiful agricultural harvest to town but also allows the public to reconnect with the Parks and Recreation Department.
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County Sheriff’s office’s new body cameras to come with ‘clearly defined protocols’ for use, public transparency
Combined with “training and clearly defined protocols,” body cameras are shown to be valuable tools to “increase the accountability of all parties involved,” the Sheriff’s office states.
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Kentwood seeks volunteers to help save trees by combating vines
The City of Kentwood will be hosting several volunteer trainings on how to identify and remove invasive species such as vines.
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Kent County health’s under-utilized COVID-19 testing sites offer free, fast turnaround to general public
In July the county was doing about 800 a week and are now at about 400, despite low or no wait time for appointments and a decreased turnaround time for results.
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Artist hopes his Ford Airport mural encourages people to take flight
The work of outsider artist Reb Roberts is part of a new mural at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
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WKTV football Week 1 wrap for Wyoming, Kentwood games Sept. 18
With just a week of full practice under their belts, most Wyoming and Kentwood football teams struggled in various degrees in the season’s delayed Week 1 contests. But South Christian got a win and Godwin had a great defensive effort.
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