City of Kentwood
49th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon revisits tragedy, heartbreak and courage
Look inside for the personal heartbreak and struggles of two West Michigan residents that escaped the Fall of Saigon. (From left: Lee Ly, Bieu Duong and Phil Nguyen, in front of The Saigon Staircase exhibit at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.
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Kentwood Commissioner Maurice Groce announces plans to resign for family reasons
After an eight-year tenure on the Kentwood City Commission, Commissioner Maurice Groce has announced his plans to resign for family reasons.
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Prom night safety: Tips on encouraging teens to prioritize safety and make responsible choices
Encourage prom attendees to take the Prom Promise to prioritize safety and responsible behavior.
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Kentwood’s Community Cleanup Day set for Saturday, May 4
Residents can drop off household trash, general debris and yard waste for disposal and electronics for recycling from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kentwood Department of Public Works, 5068 Breton Ave. SE.
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City of Kentwood to host community forum for police and fire millage increase proposal on April 29
The community forum will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, April 29 at the Kentwood Police Department’s training room at 4742 Walma Ave. SE.
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Ford International Airport breaks ground on $8.5 million snow removal equipment building
A rendering of the Snow Removal Equipment building. The expansion will add 60,000 square feet, enhancing snow removal operations. (Photo Courtesy, Ford International Airport)
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Kentwood to celebrate Arbor Day with community event and tree seedling giveaway
Kentwood Mayor Stephen Kepley (far right) at last year’s Arbor Day celebration. This year’s event begins at noon on Friday, April 26 at Pinewood Park, 1999 Wolfboro Drive SE. (Photo Courtesy, City of Kentwood)
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A Flying Jewel: Two artists share love of art and science through seven-foot “Pixels of Life” mosaic
This seven-foot hummingbird mosaic, made of 10,000 hand-painted LEGO bricks, and its 10-foot hand-painted backdrop can be found at KDL’s Wyoming Branch.
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Spring Migration in Michigan is On! Which Birds to Expect?
The Scarlet Tanager is one of many beautiful birds migrating back to Michigan in the spring. (Courtesy, pixabay.com)
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Ford International Airport breaks ground on $135 Million Terminal Enhancement Project
Michigan’s second largest airport will expand by 175,000 square feet. Pictured is a rendering of the Terminal Enhancement Project.
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City of Kentwood and Mary Free Bed partner to host Limb Loss Awareness 5K on Saturday, April 27
The all-ages, all-abilities event will kick off with packet pickup at 9 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 355 48th St. SE, followed by a “Show Your Mettle” photo at 9:45 a.m. The race begins at 10 a.m.
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UPDATE: Suspect charged and arraigned in stabbing incident on 3000 Block of Shaffer Ave. April 10
The Kentwood Police Department is providing the name of the suspect in this stabbing case as Jesse Solis III and confirming that the suspect is the father of the victim.
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Kentwood voters will consider permanent police and fire millage increase on May 7 ballot
As the city of Kentwood has continued to grow, the demand for police and fire services has also risen. Since 2010, Kentwood’s population has grown by 11.5%, rising from 48,707 residents in 2010 to 54,303 residents in 2020.
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