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Michigan, especially Kent County, rolls out welcome mat for Afghan refugees

Michigan aid organizations are scrambling to provide housing and services for 1,300 Afghan refugees they’ve pledged to resettle, some of whom will be heading to Kent County.

By:Emerson Wigand, Capital News Service

Wyoming football community set to honor Coach VerDuin with stadium naming, 100 yards of memories

As Wyoming high is set to honor the late VerDuin by naming its field in his honor Friday, WKTV talked with two of the many he influenced on and off the field.

By:K.D. Norris

Kentwood sweeps up awards at the annual Snowplow Roadeo

Earlier this month, the City of Wyoming hosted the annual Snowplow Roadeo with its neighbor, the City of Kentwood walking away with top honors.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

University of Michigan Health-West first state health system to utilize AI-powered documentation

Doctors and patients can talk about care as an automated documentation program takes care of the note taking.

By:WKTV Staff

Kelloggsville Public Schools seeks voter support of technology bond measure in November

The $11.3 million bond proposal will allow the district to build a S.T.E.M. building at the high school as well as other building and technology projects.

By:WKTV Staff

Parks and recreation commission to consider dog-free park at next meeting

A recent survey of residents revealed that most were split on whether the city should continue to have a dog-free park.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Harvest of Justice luncheon to honor clinic that vaccinated 500 migrant workers

A clinic in Sparta is recognized for its work to vaccinate migrant workers while WKTV helps create a video that dispels myths about the vaccine.

By:Sheila McGrath, WKTV Contributing Writer

Improving Godwin Heights ready for challenge, but confident, entering Kelloggsville rivalry game

The “big game” — which is also the Wolverines’ Homecoming game — is this week’s WKTV Feature Game, with cable television and on-demand replays.

By:K.D. Norris

Wyoming’s Trick or Treat Trail takes places this Saturday

The event is free and open to the public and takes place from 4 – 6 p.m. at Lamar Park.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kelloggsville Rockets offense on full thrusters as traditional rivalry game at Godwin awaits

There are two locks this week: the two team’s records don’t really matter, and the Rockets’ dynamic recieving duo will get their touches.

By:K.D. Norris

A short day’s drive — Kent County showcases colors, natural beauty of the county with 2021 Color Tour

With the first two routes, one a tour of covered bridges and the other farmlands, announced and more coming, Kent County’s annual color tour guides travelers to the region’s peak fall colors.

By:By D.A. Reed, WKTV Contributing Writer

Drinking water filters eyed as better option to testing in schools and day care centers

Children’s health advocates are pushing to install drinking water filters in Michigan schools and child care centers to protect them from lead poisoning.

By:Vlaislava Sukhanovskaya, Capital News Service

Used book sale this Saturday at KDL Wyoming branch

There will be an array of titles available at the sale which will be form 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

By:WKTV Staff

Snapshots: Things to do this weekend

A last look at ArtPrize 2021 as Pulaski Days takes over the westside. Just who is Pulaski? Read on to find out!

By:WKTV Staff

Resident, stakeholders think big when it comes to the future of Marquette Park

From a pool to expanding the dog park, residents dreamed big for Marquette Park as the city prepares for the design phase.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma