City of Kentwood
WKTV We the People: Get to know Kentwood, Wyoming and Kent County candidates
Get to know local candidates before the Michigan Aug. 6 primary and Nov. 5 general election.
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Probable Cause Conference for former State Police Detective Brian Keely July 1; available on Zoom
The probable cause conference for former Michigan State Police Det. Sgt. Brian Keely will take place Monday, July 1, and has been stipulated to be conducted virtually by the parties. Look inside for more details.
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Berlin ARCA 200 highlights big night of racing at Berlin Raceway
A pair of exciting races are slated to take place Saturday at Berlin Raceway. Look inside to see all the great details.
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Kent District Library to ask voters for one-year millage on Aug. 6 ballot to bridge 2025 funding gap
The gap millage is at the same rate property owners pay now, and there is no overlap with any other KDL millage.
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Fatal traffic crash Wednesday night in Kentwood; pedestrian killed, driver arrested
A pedestrian was walking across 44th St. near Walnut Hills Dr. Wednesday night when he was struck by a vehicle. The 26-year-old Kentwood man was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.
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Ford International Airport selects local artist for new mural installation
Dania Grevengoed was selected to create 12 murals to greet guests driving to and from the airport. (Courtesy, Ford International Airport)
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Denise Davis and the Motor City Sensations to perform Thursday
The band performs at 7 p.m. Thursday as part of Kentwood’s Summer Concert Series on the lawn behind City Hall.
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Kentwood Fourth of July celebration
The annual event includes a full day of activities for all ages and interests, including a pancake breakfast, 5K race, parade, carnival, fireworks show and more.
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The Stinky “Beast” has bloomed at Frederik Meijer Gardens
“It began to open up and reveal its beautiful red inside, and then the stink … the stink is kind of hard to describe,” said John VanderHaagen, Director of Communications at Meijer Gardens. Look inside for more details.
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Battle Ground JKD invites community to free Fitness in the Park event June 26
Local business owner invites all ages to begin their fitness journey with a free fitness event featuring activities and demonstrations.
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South Christian girls soccer team caps off season in Division 3 elite eight
Alexa Boersma led the Sailors with 25 goals and 10 assists this season.
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Michigan High School Athletic Association registration underway for game officials
The Michigan High School Athletic Association is accepting registrations online or by mail for game officials for the 2024-25 school year. Look inside for more details
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Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Farmers Market runs Fridays, June 14 through Oct. 11; Meet new Manager Yeli Romero
It’s a new location and a new manager for the Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Farmers Market, which begins on Friday, June 14 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. and runs through Oct. 11.
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Kentwood Public Schools receive state grant funding for Teacher Development Opportunities
KPS is among only 18 districts in Michigan to receive grant funding to support eligible teachers to pursue National Board Certification for the first time.
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Kentwood Public School’s ARCH After-school Program receives $10.5 million in state grants
“We are thrilled and appreciative to receive these grants and continue to offer high-quality learning experiences beyond the school day and throughout the summer,” said Kentwood Public Schools ARCH Project Director Lori Bramble-Romeo. (Generic Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)
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