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Kentwood Police respond to “shots fired” Tuesday evening
One 18-year-old male and one 17-year-old male subject matching the description were located shortly after the call walking in the area. Open for more details.
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“Your voice matters” – Community conversations with State Rep. John Fitzgerald
Rep. Fitzgerald invited members of the community to Community Conversation at The Stray in Wyoming for an open and meaningful discussion about concerns and priorities of the community.
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City of Wyoming winter parking ordinance now in effect
From Dec. 1 – March 31, the odd-even ordinance requires people to alternate the side of the street they park on between 12 a.m. and 6 p.m.
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Kentwood Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Stationary Holiday Parade Dec. 4
The City of Kentwood will host its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and debut a new Stationary Holiday Parade on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kent District Library – Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch, 4950 Breton Ave. SE.
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Local Sports Update
Grand River Prep senior excels on the course and in the classroom
Elijah Lipscomb has accumulated a long list of accomplishments in cross country along with a 4.27 GPA in high school. (Photo Courtesy, Isela Pronger)
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East Kentwood gets revenge over Hudsonville, brings home regional championship Saturday
Falcon senior QB Kayd Coffman completed 21-of-32 passes for 272 yards and two touchdowns, and ran the ball 12 times for 210 yards and three touchdowns. (Photo Courtesy, Falcon News Network)
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East Kentwood scores 49 points for third straight week in district title win; open story for great video highlights
East Kentwood quarterback Kayd Coffman had an impressive game completing 16-of-22 passes for 372 yards and five touchdowns and rushing for 96 yards on nine carries. (WKTV, Greg Chrapek)
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Former Godwin Heights standout, Dallas Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland dead at 24
Marshawn Kneeland died Thursday morning from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to law authorities in Texas. Open for more details.
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Check out these local football playoff clips! WKTV Friday Night Highlights (10-31-25)
Don’t miss these new and exciting WKTV Friday Night Highlights PLAYOFF CLIPS from local football games! OPEN HERE!
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Let It Snow: Kent District Library kicks off annual reading challenge for adults and teens
KDL’s Let It Snow reading challenge provides a choose-your-own-reading adventure for adults and teens that will keep readers reading all winter long.
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“Unleash the Love” – Local pet therapy nonprofit launches Giving Tuesday campaign
West Michigan Therapy Dogs, Inc. launches campaign to raise funds for critical operational needs.
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Local food pantries overwhelmed; filling in during SNAP challenges
It’s a tenuous time packed with uncertainty, but for the roughly 42 million Americans who use SNAP monthly, it may be time to look towards your local food pantries with grace. (SNAP- Key Statistics and Research). Open this story for a list of West Michigan food pantries. (Photo Courtesy, Kids’ Food Basket)
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Proper Beverage Co. boosts production capacity and capabilities with new Kentwood facility; initially creating 100 new jobs
Expected to begin operations in mid-2026, the facility is designed to operate with a capacity of 225 million cans per year. (Photo Courtesy, Proper Beverage Co.)
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Wyoming’s Godwin Mercado accepting event reservations, farmers market vendor applications
Those interested in reserving the Godwin Mercado for an event or in becoming a Farmers Market vendor can now apply.
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