City of Kentwood
Boil Water Advisory in place for Kentwood customers on City of Wyoming Water System
The areas of Kentwood under the boil water advisory are east of Division Avenue to Madison Avenue and from the north side of Maplelawn Street to south of Harp Street. Open story for more details.
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Ford International Airport welcomes veterans for Mid-Michigan Honor Flight
Community members are invited to attend the Welcome Home Reception, which is a public event held at the Airport on Wednesday, April 30, at 8:40 p.m., and is an opportunity to greet and thank Veterans for their service.
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Kentwood Community Cleanup Day May 3
The City of Kentwood will offer its annual Community Cleanup Day on Saturday, May 3, to help residents “spring clean” their home and yard. Look inside for more details.
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Kentwood Public Schools breaks ground on state-of-the-art Multipurpose Indoor Facility
The 107,000-square-foot facility will serve as a hub for athletics, recreation, educational programming, and large community and school gatherings.
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884 measles cases confirmed across the United States; Michigan and Kent County health officials react to the arrival
In Michigan, there have been nine confirmed cases of measles, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. (Image Courtesy, pxhere.com)
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Ford International Airport introduces first-ever mascot, Jerry the Jet
Jerry the Jet™ will enhance the airport experience for guests and promote aviation in the community.
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Kentwood Police Department invites community to Prescription Drug Take Back Event on April 26
The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kentwood Police Department, 4742 Walma Ave. SE.
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Golden Gloves produces plenty of high-level bouts
Floyd Santiago of the Michigan Golden Gloves Association Gym in Grand Rapids won the 187-pound Elite Novice title after an eight-year layoff from boxing. Look inside for a highlight of the great boxing action that night! (WKTV, Greg Chrapek)
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Kentwood names longtime Economic Development Planner Lisa Golder as Community Development Director
Golder was unanimously appointed to the director role by the City Commission during its March 24 meeting. She succeeds Terry Schweitzer, who is retiring in early April. Open for more details.
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Emmanuel Hospice shares four conversation starters for advance care planning
It is important to talk with loved ones about your health care wishes and designate someone to make decisions on your behalf when you are no longer able to do so.
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Exercise Snacking: The ‘little bit a lot’ approach to physical activity
Care Resources physical therapist Peter Vander Weide suggests a ‘little bit a lot’ approach to make regular exercise more achievable during aging.
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Don’t miss WKTV’s Friday Night Highlights Robotics edition featuring many local teams in action! Day 1
Take a look at these great highlights of local high school robotics teams at a recent FIRST In Michigan district championship at East Kentwood.
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Part 2: Don’t miss WKTV’s Friday Night Highlights Robotics edition featuring many local teams in action!
Check out highlights from the playoffs and finals of Day 2 of the recent FIRST In Michigan district championship at East Kentwood.
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City of Kentwood to host 26th annual Spotlight on Seniors Expo April 15
This free indoor event on Tuesday, April 15, features 60 vendors, health screenings and food. See more details inside!
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Restoration efforts wrap up for 390,000+ Michigan customers impacted by severe storms
Historic storms brought ice accumulation in northern Michigan and nine confirmed tornadoes to southern Michigan, impacting more than 390,000 Consumers Energy customers.
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