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Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood news you ought to know

Find out what Michigan city has locked up the oldest settlement in the midwest title along with saying good-bye to one of the area’s longest running markets.

By:WKTV Staff

Saying good-bye: Studio 28 Flea Market closes after 50 years

The Studio 28 Flea Market’s last weekend is this Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28. The market is open from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

After partial building failure at Lee high, District leader stresses safety of rest of complex

With the damaged area now cleared, the remainder of the multi-building complex has been independently inspected and judged structurally sound.

By:K.D. Norris

Snapshots: Sunny days and hot nights for Wyoming, Kentwood

The hot, humid weather is supposed to break this weekend (we hope) but until then … WKTV has some info on how to survive and even enjoy it.

By:WKTV Staff

School News Network: State legislators get schooled on effect of Michigan’s education cuts

By James Harger School News Network School superintendents from Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties gave their state legislators an earful about how state funding cuts [Read More]

By:James Harger, School News Network

Wet spring weather has not deterred Ideal Park redevelopment

Plans move forward on the redevelopment of one of the oldest parks in the area, Ideal Park. Target date for reopening is June 2020.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent County Emergency Manager issues advice on handling heat wave

Some predictions have daytime temperatures near and surpassing 90 degrees on Wednesday, July 17, with predicted highs of 95 degrees Thursday through Saturday.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: Kentwood, Wyoming news you need to know this week

Catch up on the hot public policy debate, roadwork in Kentwood and more hot public policy debate. Hey, they’re busy in Lansing these days.

By:WKTV Staff

Sheriffs Office begins ‘Pink Patch’ breast cancer awareness campaign

The program offers pink Sheriffs Office patches for a $10 donation with the proceeds going to Gilda’s Club and the Kent County Sheriff’s Office Benevolent Fund.

By:K.D. Norris

Nu Blu, on national tour, brings vocal bluegrass to Wyoming’s Concerts in the Park

Bluegrass is perfect for a hot summer night in Wyoming, and Nu Blu brings out the old, new with their bluegrass repertoire.

By:K.D. Norris

Plan Kentwood, Kent County Veterans Services on latest WKTV Journal In Focus

What’s next in Kentwood; what’s available to veterans. City of Kentwood’s Terry Schweitzer and Lisa Golder, Economic, Kent County’s Martha Burkett visit the WKTV studio.

By:K.D. Norris

Lansing update: Sen. MacGregor talks budgets, metal health at Chamber’s Government Matters meeting

Other discussion included Kent County budgeting process and Kentwood’s recycling options as part of a wide-ranging inter-governmental leaders.

By:K.D. Norris

Snapshots: Weekend tips for Kentwood, Wyoming

Looking for something “to do” this weekend? With 3,000 miles of freshwater shoreline in the state, there is plenty of fun to be had.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: Kentwood, Wyoming news you need to know

Oh say can you see all the fireworks as residents celebrate the nation’s 243rd birthday.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: Wyoming and Kentwood news you should know

Yes, life’s road has potholes. But there are people working to make it a better world, and … hey … its summer time.

By:WKTV Staff