Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood news you ought to know — weekend edition

By WKTV Staff

victoria@wktv.org

Quote of the Day

You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.

Indira Gandhi

Dawning of a new era

During a Presidents Day weekend closure, the Michigan Department of State will replace the outdated vehicle records system Secretary of State offices have used for decades with a modern computer system to better serve customers. More info here.

They who drink beer…

There will be no shortage of beer related activities starting Friday, Feb. 15, when Beer Month GR begins its annual month-long celebration of craft beer brewing and drinking all across the greater Grand Rapids area. More info here.

Get your groove on

KDL’s vinyl collection, KDL Grooves, launches on Record Store Day (Saturday, April 13, 2019), but you can get an early taste at the launch party on Feb. 16th. Here’s the scoop.

Fun fact:

Blame it on the cows

During Prohibition, moonshiners would wear “cow shoes.” The fancy footwear left hoofprints instead of footprints, helping distillers and smugglers evade police.


Doubtful this fashion statement would catch on in today’s world.


Or would it?


Where’s Alexander McQueen when you need him?

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