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Metro Health board approves new name: University of Michigan-West
Officials say new name better reflects the expanding capabilities, such as a comprehensive stroke center and an open-heart surgery partnership, now offered at the Wyoming health facility.
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Sounds of Summer returns for 13th season at Cutler Park
The all-girl band The 6 Pak will be kicking of the series, which runs every Thursday through the month of July.
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State Sen. Brinks visits WKTV Journal In Focus to talk Lansing actions and inactions, local workforce housing
Discussion included changes to part of the healthcare industry due to the continuing rollout of the state’s no-fault insurance law, as well as possible changes to the state’s voting laws.
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Wyoming, Kentwood warn of a series of purse snatching incidents
Local agencies offer tips on how to prevent being a victim of a purse snatching.
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Snapshots: WKTV local ‘leaders’ in the news — stories you might have missed
There is something about leadership … not everybody has the ability, whether on the world scene or here in Kent County. Check out three local leaders.
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Kent County Board of Commissioners select Ottawa County leader as new county administrator
After an extensive search process, the Kent County Board of Commissioners today selected Al Vanderberg, who has work for Kent County previously, as the next county Administrator/Controller.
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YMCA of Greater GR awarded part of $2.3 M for expanded summer programs
The local YMCA, which operates the SpartanNash YMCA in Wyoming, has been awarded $189,000 by the state to provide summer learning opportunities for children.
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County health department, Grand Rapids Red Project to offer free HIV testing, counseling
In honor of National HIV Testing Day on June 27, the Kent County Health Department and the Grand Rapids Red Project will hold an event on Thursday, June 24, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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Snapshots: WKTV has two ideas for a fulfilling weekend in Kentwood, Wyoming
Looking for little food for the body and food for the soul this weekend? Events in Wyoming and Kentwood should keep you close to home — and the home cookin’.
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Godfrey-Lee schools gain state education monetary award, will be part of STEM ‘playbook’ project
GLPS will be one of 15 districts across Michigan selected to participate in the continuation of the MiSTEM Place, Project and Problem (3-P) Based Learning Playbook.
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Wyoming hosts first-ever Juneteenth event this Saturday
Organizers say that the event is designed to educate and build a bridge of understanding with historical programs, music, soul food and fellowship.
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Two US spacewalks to air on WKTV this week
NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough will be one of two astronauts who will be taking a spacewalk to help install a solar array.
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Kent County Gates for Growth looking for Welcome Plan coordinator
The Welcome Plan is designed to help make Kent County a more welcoming place for immigrants and refugees.
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