City of Wyoming
Kent County: West Nile Virus found during health department mosquito surveillance
The discovery comes after testing pools of mosquito remains that were trapped in the City of Grand Rapids. But, the county advises, “It is important to note that these are not human cases.”
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Snapshots: Our July 4 weekend — patriotism, fireworks, pets and parades
You have a long 4th of July weekend ahead of you, and “Stuff’s gonna splode!” WKTV has your weekend wrap of what to do and not do.
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Local trumpeter kicks of Sounds of Summer series tomorrow
Grandville resident and trumpeter extraordinaire Max Colley II will perform tomorrow at Cutler Park.
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SpartanNash Foundation teams up with store guests to support military heroes
All funds raised July 1-12 divided between three nonprofit organizations Team RWB, Operation Homefront, and Honor and Remember.
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Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood news you ought to know
How did air conditioning for cars evolve and other fun summer facts and activities in this week’s snapshots.
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County offers free COVID-19 testing event today in support of African American, Latinx communities
In Kent County, the Latinx community account for 39.4 percent of COVID-19 cases but only 10 percent of the population, while African Americans have 19.25 percent of the cases but only 10 percent of the population.
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LocalFirst encourages residents to celebrate independence by supporting locally-owned businesses
Leading up to July 4 is a week dedicated to celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit and a great reason to support locally-owned businesses.
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County education leadership group releases survey examining school reopening issues
The bottom line of the extensive survey is that while some parents seek continued distance learning for various reasons including their child’s safety, the majority desired “safe, in-school” education for their children.
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Fireworks before June 29 not allowed; tips to keep animals calm
For most of Michigan, fireworks are only allowed June 29 – July 4 for the annual July 4th celebration. We also check in with local animal rescue Most Pit Rescue on how to keep animals calm.
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Kent ISD, partners offer programs to turn student summer ‘drain’ into ‘Brain Gain’
Educators across Kent ISD are collaborating with partner organizations — including the Kent District Library — to keep learning going all summer.
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School News Network: Local Grads with Grit
Our partner School News Network celebrates local grads who have overcome huge life obstacles on their way to graduation. Here are six ‘Grads with Grit’ students from Kentwood and Wyoming.
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Business with Wyoming, Kentwood connection honored by Hudsonville Chamber
Hulst Jepsen Physical Therapy was recognized for its excellence in business.
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After nine years, Wyoming’s K9 Dutch retires, with Kovu readying to fill his paws
Dutch looks forward to lazy days with family with his replacement, Kovu, expected to be on patrol by August.
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