City of Kentwood
Fatal accident on 60th St. and Wing Ave. Monday in Kentwood
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentwood Police Department at 616-656-6580. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Silent Observer at 616-774-2345 or SilentObserver.org.
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Women are urged to embrace a season of renewal at local Spring Outta Stuck event May 17!
Spring Outta Stuck aims to renew and empower women to overcome obstacles in a safe environment.
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City of Kentwood to host Bark for the Park event on May 16
Kentwood’s annual Bark for the Park event raises funds for new dog park amenities at Kellogg Woods Park. (Photo Courtesy, City of Kentwood)
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Ford International Airport fuels West Michigan growth, generating $7.7 billion annually in economic activity
A new Economic Impact Study in partnership with Grand Valley State University reveals Ford Airport’s Influence in the region. Check out the details inside.
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Kentwood voters approve Police and Fire millage increase
The funding will enable Kentwood’s Police and Fire departments to hire additional staff members, make necessary vehicle replacements and complete critical equipment upgrades in order to maintain response times and meet growing needs for police, fire and emergency medical services.
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Three residences and a vehicle damaged in May 4 shooting in Kentwood
At approximately 3:10 p.m. Saturday, the Kentwood Police Department responded to the area of 48th St. and Victoria Ave., on reports of a shooting. No victims were located, and no injuries were reported.
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Woodland Mall to host Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Sunday, May 5
The community is invited to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage at this Woodland Mall event.
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With Police and Fire millage increase on the upcoming May 7 ballot; WKTV looks back at “A day in the life of a Kentwood firefighter” series
“You work here and you start to see the impact that you make, and it kind of gives you satisfaction. This is the greatest job in the world,” said Kentwood Fire Department Lieutenant Jeff Bouwkamp (right). (Firefighter Andy Biederman, left)
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East Kentwood boys track and field team ranked No. 1 in the state
East Kentwood sophomore Reece Emeott, ranked No. in the state in the pole vault, is one of many youngsters leading the top-ranked boys track team. (Photo Courtesy, Nuha Hussein)
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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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