Kent County

Some workers may get a larger tax refund this year because of the Earned Income Tax Credit. But some residents may need help filing their returns, and some may not even know they qualify. Jennifer Moss reports on the Heart of West Michigan United Way’s no cost tax prep for those who need help.

"It’s been tough,” Senior Program Director, Julie Kendrick said. “We are using every single inch of available space for overnight shelter. We are all too aware of the fact that, if we turn someone away, they will be sleeping in the cold, so we find more room. We buy more beds. We figure it out.”

Police investigating after Democratic headquarters were similarly vandalized in November

The week-long event commemorates the life and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with educational lectures and hands-on service projects.

In observance of Radon Action Month, Kent County Health Department is encouraging residents to test for the radioactive gas in homes. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States claiming the lives of more than 20,000 Americans every year, according to the U.S. Surgeon General.

The Roving Microphone hits the road.

Kent County’s Domestic Violence Community Coordinated Response Team hopes to use the $4M in ARPA funding it received to bring a domestic violence court to the area. The specialized court would hold perpetrators accountable, while supporting victims and survivors.

A federal magistrate has shielded Kent County from MyPillow founder’s subpoena requesting 2020 election records

Kent County is asking residents and businesses to take a short survey about Internet access. The pandemic exposed what some call the “digital divide” as it relates to those with and without access to high-speed internet service.

We talk to Stephen Faber and Katelyn Kikstra.