City of Kentwood
WKTV host Yeli Romero wins prestigious Hispanic Businessperson of the Year award
“When I found out I had won the Hispanic Businessperson of the Year award, I cried tears of joy,” said Romero, who graduated from Adelante High School in Grand Rapids in 2002. “It was an incredibly emotional moment. I felt seen, celebrated and uplifted by my community.”
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Vehicle welfare check ends in suspect crashing into several police cruisers in Kentwood
The incident occurred at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, as Officers responded to the welfare check and located a female driver sleeping in her car. Click here for more details.
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Kent District Library’s Summer Wonder program to take readers on a journey of reading and learning activities
Summer Wonder brings participants a spectacular summer of outdoor discovery, scavenger hunts, reading, STEAM activities – and lots of fun for everyone!
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Kentwood invites community members of all ages to Kickoff to Summer Celebration May 31
The festival will feature food trucks, live music and more on Saturday, May 31. Click open for more details.
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Kentwood Police investigating shooting Wednesday evening in Wingate Apartments
During the investigation, two victims arrived at a local hospital with gunshot wounds. Both victims arrived with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. Kentwood Police are still actively investigating and searching for all involved persons, however, this is not believed to be a random act of violence, and there is no known threat to the public currently.
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Portion of Paul Henry Thornapple Trail closed for improvements Wednesday, May 28, through end of June
The improvements include reconstruction of the trail from 44th Street SE to the trailhead at Wing Avenue and a small section in East Paris Nature Park, 5995 East Paris Ave. Click open for more details and resurfacing map.
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Kentwood Police respond to shooting report Saturday in the 4700 block of Ridgebrook Ave. SE
Upon arrival, officers located several casings, along with damage to vehicles and a residence. At this time no injuries were reported, and no suspects have been arrested.
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Local siblings share tragedy of losing brother on USS Indianapolis during WWII
Editor’s Note: WKTV is reposting this unique, local story in honor of Seaman 2nd Class George David Payne and all the United States veterans. The USS Indianapolis sank on July 30, 1945, after being struck by two Japanese torpedoes.
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Kentwood announces Summer road projects beginning in June
The $1.2 million reconstruction, resurfacing and maintenance program has been approved by the City Commission and includes improvements to approximately 15.5 lane miles of major and local roads. (Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)
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Kentwood resident named among Kent District Library Community Impact Scholarship winners
Jamie Elgrably of Kentwood was announced as one of two recipients of the KDL Community Impact Scholarship.
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Kentwood Farmers Market and Summer Concert Series kicks off June 5
The Farmers Market runs from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays from June 5 through Aug. 21 behind Kentwood City Hall. The Summer Concert Series takes place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays on the lawn behind City Hall.
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NEWLY RELEASED: WKTV’s Friday Night Highlights Golden Gloves action PART 2
WKTV Hosts Bob Serulla and Jordan Shimmell plus Guest Host Junior Rios walk you through the Michigan Golden Gloves Championships in this exciting Friday Night Highlights Golden Gloves edition PART 2.
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WKTV’s Friday Night Highlights Golden Gloves action; PART 1
WKTV Hosts Bob Serulla and Jordan Shimmell walk you through the Michigan Golden Gloves Championships in this exciting Friday Night Highlights Golden Gloves edition PART 1.
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Check out these Metro Cruise Dust Off photos from last Saturday at the Wyoming Moose Lodge
Take a look inside at these cool photos from the Metro Cruise Dust Off. (Photos Courtesy of Metro Cruise and Tom De Vette Photography.
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Kentwood Police Department seeking high school applicants for Youth Academy
This four-day program in July will offer hands-on experience in police training and operations. Look inside for more details.
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