City of Kentwood
East Kentwood football team learns lesson in winning in 41-35 victory over Caledonia
East Kentwood’s Elijah Jones led the way with 201 yards rushing on 22 carries and three touchdowns. (Courtesy, Falcon News Network)
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Kentwood debuts Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 21, featuring food trucks, beer tent, live music, farmers market and more
The daylong event runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 on the lawn of Kentwood City Hall, 4900 Breton Ave. SE.
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RiverTown Crossings acquired by Poag Development Group: Redevelopment plans in progress
Poag plans to use their expertise to reimagine the RiverTown property, both inside and outside, and its role in the greater Kent County area.
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East Kentwood holds off Caledonia 41-35 Friday; check out our WKTV highlights
The Falcons won their OK Red opener and improved to 2-1 overall.
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Pedestrian/vehicle accident Thursday morning at 5100 block of Eastern Ave. involves serious injuries
The Kentwood Police Department responded to a personal injury accident at approximately 8:50 a.m. Sept. 12 in the 5100 block of Eastern Ave. (Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)
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55th Annual Fiesta Mexicana expecting 30,000 people between Sept. 13 and 15 at Calder Plaza
Fiesta Mexicana features everything from awesome music and food, karaoke, kids activities, arts and crafts, a Lowrider Show, and believe it or not, a cash prize soccer tournament.
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Check out our WKTV Friday Night Highlights show from Week 2
Don’t miss these exciting local high school football clips from Sept. 5 and 6.
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Kentwood to host The Vibe Fundraiser for Adaptive Recreation Programs on Thursday, Sept. 19
Community Members of all ages are invited to this backyard party featuring food, live music and more from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 19 in the courtyard of the Kent District Library – Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch, 4950 Breton Ave. SE.
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Check out our first WKTV Friday Night Highlights show of the season!
Don’t miss these local high school football clips from Aug. 29!
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Step into the world of imagination at first annual Fantasy and Fiction Gala
Be transported to a realm where imagination reigns supreme with a dazzling evening that celebrates the world of fantasy.
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Kentwood Farmers Market to include Back to School Bash and final concert of summer series: Sarena Rae Band
Kentwood Parks and Rec is hosting a Back to School Bash in conjunction with the final Kentwood Farmers Market of the season and a concert by the Sarena Rae Band Thursday at City Hall, 4900 Breton SE.
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Coming soon to this space: Lots of local high school football action!
The WKTV Friday Night Highlights show is coming soon, along with our in-depth Journal coverage of the Wyoming and Kentwood area football teams. Every week, our FNH host will walk you through highlights from many of the local football games.
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Fatal car/pedestrian accident Aug. 22 at Eastern Ave. and 48th St.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead upon arrival by medical personnel. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentwood Police Department at 616-656-6580.
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East Kentwood turns the page this season with new coach
East Kentwood has a new coach this season with the arrival of Tyrone Spencer, who coached at perennial state powerhouse Detroit Martin Luther King High School the past eight years. His Crusaders won back-to-back state championships in 2021 and 2022. Open the story to watch our WKTV video of a recent practice with coach and player interviews.
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