City of Wyoming
County offices, testing sites closed for Christmas, New Year’s Eve
Offices and some testing sites will be closed Dec. 24 and 25 and Jan. 1.
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SpartanNash, Miller Poultry donate more than 24,000 pounds of chicken to food pantries
Access of West Michigan received 8,000 pounds of the more than 24,000 pounds of chicken distributed by the local grocery corporation.
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Administration of COVID vaccine has started, Catholic bishops release statement on vaccine
Last week, the Kent County Health Department joined other health organizations in administering the Pfizer vaccine with seven Michigan bishops releasing a statement of support.
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Feel-good Snapshots: WKTV ‘community giving’ stories you might have missed
Giving is good. There are studies to prove it. This weekend as Christmas approaches, WKTV Snapshots offers you feel-good stories of giving from the last week that you might have missed.
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Metro Health begins employee COVID-19 vaccinations
Metro Health received its initial shipment of 975 doses on Thursday and began distribution this morning.
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Kent County health leaders join to offer one-stop info website stop for COVID-19 vaccine
VaccinateWestMI.com is intended to be the “go to” site for information about vaccine availability, local distribution plans, and safety and efficacy.
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Wyoming police seeking help with Nov. 27 homicide
The department is looking for the owner’s or drivers of two vehicles that were in the area the time of the shooting.
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Bethany Christian, part of Community Violence Prevention team, on new episode of WKTV Journal In Focus
During a visit to WKTV, we talked with Antonio (Tony) Evans, a vocational trainer for Bethany Christian Services of Michigan, about some of its West Michigan services — especially its upcoming work funded by a Kent County grant.
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Food insecurity concerns increase as the holidays approach
As the trickle down effects of COVID continue to impact area residents, a Wyoming food pantry talks about continuing needs and the aid to help those in need.
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Consumers Energy offers safety advice, savings tips for the winter season
With another Great Lakes winter already upon West Michigan, cold temperatures are already impacting local households.
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Metro Health awarded Leapfrog hospital safety grade A rating
Metro Health – University of Michigan Health earns highest rating in quality and safety of health care.
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In words and video, county health leaders urge COVID-19 community caution over holidays
While it may be difficult to miss traditional holiday celebrations, leaders recommend staying home and avoiding any kind of travel and group gatherings.
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Exploring Michigan’s spooky side in the Grand Rapids Ghost Hunter’s podcast
Michigan measures very high on the mysterious meter with Bigfoot, Dogman, and lake monster sightings, significant UFO sightings, haunted ships and lighthouses, roads, cemeteries, libraries, and museums.
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