City of Kentwood
Kent District Library announces 15th Annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest
The short story contest drew over 1,000 entries last year. CLICK OPEN FOR MORE INFO. (Photo: Courtesy pxhere.com: Free for personal and commercial use)
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Kentwood to celebrate 10th year of The Vibe Fundraiser for Adaptive Recreation Sept. 10
This annual event will bring community together at the new Kentwood Community Center to support inclusive recreation opportunities. (Photo Courtesy: City of Kentwood.)
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East Kentwood opens season with 55-point effort against Southfield A&T
For a season opener, they don’t come much more impressive than East Kentwood’s 55-0 win against Southfield A&T to open the 2026 high school football season. (Photo: WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
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UPDATE: Kentwood Police arrest two Grand Rapids men on charges related to shooting death of Juan Diego Cisneros
Isaiah Xavier Guerrero (22 years old) and Oscar Lagunes-Munoz (22 years old) were both lodged at the Kent County Correctional Facility and were arraigned by the 62-B District Court in Kentwood on September 3, 2026.
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East Kentwood football team looking to build off last year’s big season
Coach Tyrone Spencer’s Falcons reached the Division 1 State Semifinals last season. (Photo: WKTV/Sam Rangel)
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Hunt Michigan Collaborative opens new hunting opportunities this fall while supporting farmers, deer management and Michigan communities
The Hunt Michigan Collaborative is inviting new and experienced conservation-minded hunters seeking land access, looking to make a difference to participate in organized hunting opportunities this fall across Michigan. (Photo Courtesy, Hunt Michigan Collaborative/Bryan Farmer. Used with Permission)
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WKTV to air indie comedy Fiddle Faddle Fortune in August
Directed by Robert Michael, Fiddle Faddle Fortune was produced by 8EIGHTY8 Pictures and O’Riley Media Group. (Image Courtesy, 8EIGHTY8 Pictures and O’Riley Media Group)
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Kentwood welcomes Peter Vanderberg as Deputy City Administrator
Vanderberg joins the City from the Village of Spring Lake, where he served for the past three years, most recently as Assistant Village Manager. (Photo Courtesy: Adams Studio of Photography)
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WKTV We the People: Get to know your local Kentwood and Wyoming candidates
WKTV invited local candidates to create a video for the upcoming primary and/or general election involving key races that affect Kentwood and Wyoming voters.
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Speaking of… Hot dogs, shorter days, back to school
What Wyoming and Kentwood really need before Labor Day is a good old-fashioned hot dog eating contest. (Photo: Courtesy pxhere.com: Free for personal and commercial use)
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Food, Fun and Fashion at the weekly Kentwood Farmers Market
Tressa Liba, owner of Smoke’n Butt’s BBQ at the Kentwood Farmers Market on July 20, 2026. (WKTV/Lillian Reiner)
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Winged cars and Race for the Million take center stage at Berlin Raceway
Kody Swanson is second in points in the Race for the Million at Berlin Raceway. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
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On the Lash brings its Celtic roots to the stage at Lamar Park July 28
Prepare to be transported to the rolling hills and green fields of Ireland when On The Lash takes the stage at Lamar Park on Tuesday, July 28 at 6 p.m. (Photo Courtesy On the Lash: Used with Permission)
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Kentwood Police investigating assault on 24-year-old female that occurred Monday at East Paris Nature Park
The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 30 years old, with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a white shirt with colored squares. CLICK OPEN FOR MORE DETAILS (Photo Courtesy, City of Kentwood)
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FREE summer meals for children and teens; Kent District Library and Kids’ Food Basket partner up
Through the Sack Suppers at the Library program, free evening meals are available at select KDL branches through September 1. (Photo: Kent District Library Richard L. Root Kentwood Branch. (WKTV)
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