City of Wyoming
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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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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A year without the Santa Claus Girls, on this episode of WKTV Journal In Focus
On this holiday episode of WKTV Journal In Focus, we catch up with the Santa Claus Girls, a local non-profit which has been a Christmastime staple in West Michigan for more than 100 years. . . . Until this year.
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County, aiding parents as well as children, allocates latest round of Ready by Five early childhood millage grants
The early childhood programs are funded by a countywide milage and provide services to children under age five — and their engaged parents.
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Time of giving: Woodland Mall, retailer Vera Bradley, community giving to Feeding America
Through Dec. 13, the mall retailer is collecting nonperishable food items for local nonprofit Feeding American West Michigan, and Woodland Mall is matching each food item with a $1 donation.
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Photo Gallery: A look at the Wyoming Gives Back broadcast
By Joanne Bailey-Boorsmajoanne@wktv.org On Dec. 3, WKTV presented the first live broadcast of Wyoming Gives Back. The program was hosted by Wyoming Mayor Jack Poll [Read More]
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Kent County commissioners issue social media ‘Takeout Challenge’ to support local restaurants
The campaign encourages people to order takeout from local small businesses and publicly challenge three others to do the same. #KCTakeoutChallenge
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State COVID-19 Racial Disparities Task Force interim report shows progress in protecting communities of color
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today praised the work of the task force, chaired by Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II and including a local member from Spectrum Health.
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Prizes, holiday fun all part of the Wyoming Gives Back live broadcast
The fun will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 on WKTV Comcast Channel 25 and AT&T U-verse Channel 99.
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