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As courts come out of pandemic restrictions, trial backlog exists but jury numbers may also be an issue

While smaller courts such as in Kentwood are beginning limited criminal trials, larger ones like the 63rd District Court may take a year to catch up.

By:K.D. Norris

With agreement in place, Metro Health begins work to offer new cardiovascular services

The new agreement between Metro Health, Mercy Health Saint Mary’s and Mercy Health Muskegon paves the way for the new Cardiovascular Network of West Michigan.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Shapshots: Summer theater, beer pass, and keeping uninvited guests at bay

Raise your glass to the summer because there is about five months until Christmas. I on the bright side, the mosquitos will be gone by then!

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Diversity, equity and inclusion In Focus as Kent County’s new chief inclusion officer visits WKTV Journal

Teresa Branson, the county’s first Chief Inclusion Officer, talks about effort being part of county’s strategic priorities and her career passion.

By:K.D. Norris

It’s all about the nineties at the next Wyoming Concert in the Park

West Michigan’s PROJECT 90 is up next for the Wyoming Concerts in the Park. The concert is set for July 27 at 7 p.m.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

44th Street bridge over U.S. 131 closed for maintenance

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is conducting maintenance work on the bridge which is scheduled to reopen on Monday.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

After reports of dead birds, West Nile virus infected mosquitoes confirmed in Kent County

While are reports in Kent County of dead birds with no obvious injury, today the county health department confirmed West Nile virus has been detected in tested mosquitoes — not in an infected human.

By:K.D. Norris

Kent County Veterans Services set to recognize often overlooked female vets with special night

The county office recently, and quite literally, opened its office doors to all county veterans and families in need of support and services. And the office is making sure the “all” in “all county veterans” includes female veterans.

By:K.D. Norris

Residents sought for subcommittees for Kent County’s improvement planning process

The Kent County Health Department is looking for partnering agencies, organizations, and residents to join in developing and implementing its three-year strategic plan.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Latino Community Coalition seeking nominations to have downtown alleyway named for local Latina

The Latina will have an alleyway downtown named for her as part of the Downtown Grand Rapids alleyway activation initiative.

By:K.D. Norris

GR’s only dueling piano show next up at the Wyoming Concerts in the Park

The Yellow Brick Road Dueling Pianos will be heading to Lamar Park for the July 20 Concerts in the Park show.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

HOM Flats, City of Wyoming seeking vendors for fall public market

Local business and food truck owners are encouraged to register by July 23 for one of the free spots at the public markets set for September.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

We the People 2021 Primary: State of Michigan 28th District Senate Seat

There Republicans and two Democrats via for the respective party’s nomination for the the 28th District Senate seat.

By:Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Photo of the Week: The Rodeo Gates

Remembering a favorite summer pastime, the Wyoming Rodeo.

By:By Joanne Bailey-Boorsma

Kent County health joins with community groups to bring mobile vaccination unit to underserved

The department’s mobile COVID-19 vaccination unit was at a south Grand Rapids neighborhood last week, but it could have been — and could yet be — to any under-vaccinated neighborhood.

By:K.D. Norris