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1 gas station in cities throughout Kent County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 16

By H. C. Bradley | Aug 20, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Kent County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Kent County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Aug. 16

By H. C. Bradley | Aug 20, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Kent County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many students were enrolled in Kent County schools in 2024-25 school year?

By B. J. Ritchie | Aug 5, 2025

There were 95,728 students enrolled in Kent County schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 53.5% of Kent County's student body in 2024-25 school year

By South Kent News | Jul 28, 2025

In Kent County schools, 53.5% of students enrolled identified as white in the 2024-25 school year.

6,665 multiracial students enrolled in Kent County schools in 2024-25 school year

By South Kent News | Jul 23, 2025

There were 6,665 multiracial students enrolled in Kent County schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

Kent County Education: 240 American Indian students were enrolled in schools in 2024-25 school year

By South Kent News | Jul 18, 2025

In Kent County schools, 0.3% of students enrolled identified as American Indian in the 2024-25 school year.

2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Information industry across South Kent News publication area

By South Kent News | Jul 14, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Information industry located across South Kent News publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Kent County Education: 19,815 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2024-25 school year

By South Kent News | Jul 13, 2025

There were 19,815 Hispanic students enrolled in Kent County schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

2 companies in cities within Kent County received two inspections in Q2

By H. C. Bradley | Jul 12, 2025

There were two companies in cities associated with Kent County that received two FDA inspections in the second quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

How many Hawaiian students were enrolled in Kent County schools in 2024-25 school year?

By South Kent News | Jul 8, 2025

In Kent County schools, less than 0.1% of students enrolled identified as Hawaiian in the 2024-25 school year.

2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Finance and Insurance industry across South Kent News publication area

By South Kent News | Jul 7, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Finance and Insurance employers across South Kent News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

How many African American students were enrolled in Kent County schools in 2024-25 school year?

By South Kent News | Jul 4, 2025

There were 14,217 African American students enrolled in Kent County schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

How many students were enrolled in East Kentwood High School in 2024-25 school year?

By South Kent News | Jul 1, 2025

East Kentwood High School stood out with the largest student enrollment in Kent County, welcoming 2,068 students in the 2024-25 school year.

How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry in South Kent News publication area during 2024?

By South Kent News | Jun 30, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry located across South Kent News publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 3.7% of Kent County's student body in 2024-25 school year

By South Kent News | Jun 28, 2025

There were 3,489 Asian students enrolled in Kent County schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

Godfrey-Lee Public Schools district ranks seventh lowest statewide for college readiness in 2023-24 school year

By South Kent News | Jun 27, 2025

Godfrey-Lee Public Schools district students show a decline in college readiness over their 2023-24 SAT performance.

College readiness grows among Godwin Heights Public Schools district students in 2023-24 school year

By South Kent News | Jun 26, 2025

There was an increase in the percentage of Godwin Heights Public Schools district students considered ready for college in the 2023-24 school year.

Wyoming Public Schools district students' college readiness ranks 21st lowest statewide in 2023-24 school year

By South Kent News | Jun 25, 2025

There was a decrease in the percentage of Wyoming Public Schools district students considered ready for college in the 2023-24 school year.

10.4% of PrepNet Virtual Academy school district students ready for college in 2023-24 school year

By South Kent News | Jun 24, 2025

There was a decrease in the percentage of PrepNet Virtual Academy school district students considered ready for college in the 2023-24 school year.

How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Wholesale Trade industry in South Kent News publication area during 2024?

By South Kent News | Jun 23, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Wholesale Trade employers across South Kent News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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