City of Kentwood
NEW: WKTV Friday Night Highlights Football (Sept. 18, 2026)
CLICK OPEN THIS STORY to see our new and exciting football clips from our latest FNH show featuring Host Mike Moll and several games from Friday, Sept. 18..
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Kentwood Community Center to celebrate Grand Opening Sept. 26; open to the public Oct. 5
Kentwood will celebrate the grand opening of the new Kentwood Community Center on Saturday, Sept. 26, inviting the community to explore the new facility, enjoy family-friendly activities, live music, food, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. (Image Courtesy: City of Kentwood)
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UM Health-West tech turns 1.5 million pieces of medical waste into ArtPrize entry
ArtPrize contestant Casey “KC” Chubb, a UM-Health West anesthesia support technician, spent more than two years collecting medical waste materials to create “Be Your Own CAPtain.” It can be seen at the Cornerstone Church – Heritage Hill Campus in Grand Rapids. (Photo Courtesy: Casey Chubb)
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East Kentwood starts season with trio of double-digit wins
East Kentwood quarterback Colin O’Connor has completed 71% of his passes for 587 yards with nine touchdown passes against one interception. (Photo: WKTV/Sam Rangel)
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CHECK OUT our latest WKTV Friday Night Highlights Football show (Sept. 11, 2026)
CLICK OPEN THIS STORY to see our new and exciting football clips from our latest FNH show featuring Host Mike Moll.
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Kentwood seeks new fire chief with Brent Looman’s upcoming retirement
“Chief Looman is a tremendous example of a true public servant whose character exemplifies a caring soul using his profession and dedication to serve his community especially when they need him most,” said Mayor Stephen Kepley. Chief Looman’s final day is Jan. 8, 2027. (Photo Courtesy: City of Kentwood)
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Girls in Aviation Day “Sparking inspiration in aerospace careers among females”
“While open to all genders, our initiative is designed to expose school-aged females to the aviation industry and spark inspiration about the career opportunities available in aerospace,” said Samantha Perry, president of the Great Lakes Chapter of WAI. (Photo Courtesy: WAI Great Lakes Chapter/Luke Koeman.)
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Grand Rapids Chorus of Sweet Adelines celebrates 75th year
“The Grand Rapids Chorus is one of the longest running female barbershop singing organizations in the world,” said Pattee Bender, Kentwood resident and longtime member of the group. (Photo Courtesy: Grand Rapids Chorus of Sweet Adelines)
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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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