City of Kentwood
Sweet Adelines win two medals in singing contest in Cleveland
Grand Rapids Chorus of Sweet Adelines (GRSA) took home two medals at the Sweet Adelines Great Lakes Harmony Region 17 contest in Cleveland last weekend. (Courtesy, Sweet Adelines)
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Ford International Airport welcomes new Southwest Airlines service to Las Vegas in October
This new service – currently served by one other carrier at Ford Airport – is scheduled to operate on the carrier’s Boeing 737, offering nonstop flights on select weekdays and weekends.
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Kentwood Department of Public Works and Kent County Road Commission to host community open house during National Public Works Week
The event takes place from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 at the Kentwood Department of Public Works.
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Make Moves Dance & Fitness is making big “moves” among local residents
Local co-ed dance classes combine movement and fitness – and a whole lot of fun!
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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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