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Kentwood, Wyoming public schools implementing remote learning options after state closes schools

We have links to several public school plans, but to look at just one, Godfrey-Lee Public Schools this week shared their plan with their community, and WKTV.

By:K.D. Norris

Change coming in local county commission seats, state senator looking toward future, after candidate filing deadline

As the candidate deadline for the filing for partisan positions on the fall primary and November ballots passed today, April 21, at 4 p.m., a review of the Kent County Elections Office list also includes three local developments of special note.

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming City Council moves forward on Gezon Park redevelopment

At its Monday night meeting, the Wyoming City Council approved funds to prepare construction drawings for the next phase of Gezon Park’s development.

By:Rebecca Rynbrandt, City of Wyoming Parks and Recreation

Start Garden awards more than $300,000 to 68 entrepreneurs experiencing financial strain

Sixty-eight entrepreneurs have been selecting to receive $300,000 from the 100 Comeback Fund.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: The kind of (good) news we need right now

Love in the time of coronavirus, a band that can’t wait to be on the run, a walking tour Down Under, and a classic funny bit from George Carlin. Good news for cold spring days.

By:WKTV Staff

State offers a way to help shut-in seniors with food needs through a ‘virtual food bank’

Kent County seniors who need extra support at this time can sign up for assistance by contacting the Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan.

By:WKTV Staff

WKTV celebrates its volunteers at March banquet

Before the Stay Home, Stay Safe order, more than 100 people gathered at the WKTV station to chat, check out the station, and celebrate.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

WKTV’s ‘From Your Couch’ concerts — working through work-from-home, Boardman Brown available on-demand

In this time of COVID-19 isolation, Shelagh Brown and the band are working through it like everybody else but she sees it being a time of growth for the band.

By:K.D. Norris

State of Michigan reports: expanded COVID-19 testing, with new location assistance

The State of Michigan, like most governmental agencies, puts out press releases to media sources on a wide-range of issues almost daily. WKTV brings you the daily highlights, headlines.

By:WKTV Staff

COVID-19 could not stop the wedding bells from ringing for one West Michigan couple

With their employer – Metro Health – as the venue, Melanie Bork and Bradley Wernette tied the knot at the hospital’s chapel.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

County health department launches home screening app to spot COVID-19 hotspots

The survey app will provide health officials with “valuable data that could potentially identify future COVID-19 areas” to focus on.

By:WKTV Staff

Hospitals put out the call, the community responds

From snacks to gloves, area hospitals receive an outpouring of support from their community.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

State of Michigan reports: COVID-19 history project started; medical insurance to cover costs

The State of Michigan, like most governmental agencies, puts out press releases to media sources on a wide-range of issues almost daily. WKTV brings you the daily highlights, headlines.

By:WKTV Staff

Part of the solution: Feeding America WM, National Guard, Woodland Mall join forces to distribute food

Hunger is not new, including in the Wyoming and Kentwood communities. But during the COVID-19 crisis, groups are stepping up their efforts to make a difference.

By:K.D. Norris

Snapshots: Things to do during the Stay Home, Stay Safe Order

With an extension on the Stay Home, Stay Safe order, here are a few new online items to check out.

By:WKTV Staff