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Kent County Friend of the Court opens the Responsible Parent Program Center

This new center makes it easier for participants in the program to meet with their case manager, see updated job postings, and apply for jobs on-line. 

By:Kent County

School News Network: This Mr. T is no tough guy, but a gentle friend to students

Inside a locker, Charles Travis keeps a pile of books, stories he has collected from Goodwill and labeled by reading level for first-grade teacher Carol Jewell,s students.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Employment Expertise: 5 Tips to Help You Change Careers

Do have any transferrable skills? These are skills that were gained in one job that can apply to another one, even in a different industry.

By:West Michigan Works!

Diverse local Muslim community prepares for end of holy month of Ramadan 

A Ramadan prayer event planned at East Kentwood High School’s gym on Friday is expected to draw as many as 5,000 worshipers, according to event organizers.

By:K.D. Norris

School News Network: A proud Wolf looks back on a career of service to Wyoming

From removing pay-to-play fees for athletics to starting the Wyoming Middle College dual enrollment program so students can earn a tuition-free associate’s degree in high school, retiring Wyoming Superintendent Dr. Thomas Reeder has kept his eye on giving students opportunities they need to thrive.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Rep. Huizenga’s visit to Chamber’s WKTV Government Matters discussion draws crowd

The monthly forum allows public questions — which Rep. Huizenga, in the start of a reelection campaign season, faced during his visit.

By:K.D. Norris

Snapshots: Wyoming and Kentwood news you need to know

WKTV covers what’s important to Wyoming and Kentwood like no other media!

By:WKTV Staff

Wyoming’s ‘Chief’ Carmody, Republican house candidate on latest WKTV Journal: In Focus

On the latest episode of WKTV Journal: In Focus is the now retired Wyoming Director of Police and Fire Services Chief, as well as a candidate for a local state house seat.

By:WKTV Staff

City of Wyoming promotes Maguffee to police captain

Capt. James Maguffee takes over the position that was vacated by Chief Kim Koster upon her recent promotion.

By:City of Wyoming

Wyoming Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates the opening of three businesses

Two new businesses open in Wyoming while a third opens its doors in Kentwood with the Wyoming Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce welcoming them all.

By:Wyoming Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce

State Police offers tips on personal fireworks safety this summer

An average of 240 people nationwide go to the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries in the month around the Fourth of July.

By:Michigan State Police

School News Network: ‘He tells me to never give up’

Learning to read words in English is one thing. Understanding phrases like “a friendly sort of darkness” or “amazing photographic memory” is quite another for English-language learners.

By:Erin Albanese, School News Network

Snapshots: Fun news you need to know from Wyoming and Kentwood

WKTV covers what’s of interest to Wyoming and Kentwood like no other media!

By:WKTV Staff

Rockabilly and Honky Tonk: Delilah DeWylde returns to the Wyoming Concerts in the Park series

Delilah DeWylde brings her high-octane rockabilly sound to the next Wyoming Concerts Tuesday, June 12.

By:WKTV Staff

Safe Resources for LGBT Seniors

Older adults who are LGBT don’t often find a warm welcome when they begin to participate in aging services. This initiative seeks to alleviate that dilemma.

By:Regina Salmi, Area Agency on Aging of West Michigan