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Treetops Collective’s work for new American women detailed on WKTV Journal In Focus

The local non-profit’s past and present and future — including why they use the name “Treetops Collective” — is both informative and important; one client’s personal story is nothing short of inspiring.

By:WKTV Staff

WKTV concerts — Sounds of Summer to return; WKTV has Brena Band on-demand

If you’re feeling a little cooped-up — and who isn’t? — and longing for a community concert featuring local talent, we have good news and good news.

By:WKTV Staff

To keep employees safe, county recycling center to temporarily close March 27

The Kent County Recycling Center in Grand Rapids will close to all inbound loads of recyclables at 5:00 p.m. on Friday to limit exposures to COVID-19 to Kent County staff and workers.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: Things to do at home

Live streaming, virtual tours, and helping the hospitals – people get creative while staying at home.

By:WKTV Staff

Metro Health announces two employee programs

Metro Health – University of Michigan Health last week announced progressive programs that will help ease the burden of child care and financial restraints for valued staff during the COVID-19 outbreak.

By:Jamie Allen, Metro Health

KDL Staff Picks: A Mixed Bag

This week, we offer up a mixture of books to help you get through the stay-at-home order.

By:Kent District Library

Wyoming closes offices, only essential staff reports

With the governor’s stay-at-home order, the City of Wyoming has closed its offices and has canceled city meetings.

By:WKTV Staff

Area health facilities accepting donations of personal protective supplies

The Grand Rapids Public Museum donated more than 4,000 gloves to Spectrum Health. Donation sites are now open for others to help local hospitals.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Essential services includes grocery stores, gas stations, others

No need to panic buy as grocery stores as well as pharmacies and gas stations will remain open.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent County treasurer’s office closed for walk-in services

The closure of the Kent County Treasurer’s Office to the public follows the closure of several other county offices.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: Feeling isolated? Well here’s some things you can do this weekend

We found book options, movies, music, yoga, and thanks to Eatgr, lots of restaurants offering curbside options. We got this West Michigan!

By:WKTV Staff

2020 Census underway despite coronavirus

There have been some delay when follow-ups will start, but invitations to participate have been sent out.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

SpartanNash retail stores reserve time for at-risk population to shop

Effective immediately, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 7 an 9 a.m. will be set aside as reserved hours for vulnerable populations.

By:Lauren DeVol

Local employment agency offers free webinar to help local businesses

The webinar, set for 9 a.m. Friday, March 20, is designed to help answer some of the questions businesses have as the coronavirus situation contuse to unfold.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent County encourages residents to call 211 for food, utility, other assistance

The United Way’s 2-1-1 provides resources for food, shelter, utility, and other disaster needs.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma