City of Kentwood
Kentwood welcomes Peter Vanderberg as Deputy City Administrator
Vanderberg joins the City from the Village of Spring Lake, where he served for the past three years, most recently as Assistant Village Manager. (Photo Courtesy: Adams Studio of Photography)
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Speaking of… Hot dogs, shorter days, back to school
What Wyoming and Kentwood really need before Labor Day is a good old-fashioned hot dog eating contest. (Photo: Courtesy pxhere.com: Free for personal and commercial use)
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Food, Fun and Fashion at the weekly Kentwood Farmers Market
Tressa Liba, owner of Smoke’n Butt’s BBQ at the Kentwood Farmers Market on July 20, 2026. (WKTV/Lillian Reiner)
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Winged cars and Race for the Million take center stage at Berlin Raceway
Kody Swanson is second in points in the Race for the Million at Berlin Raceway. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
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On the Lash brings its Celtic roots to the stage at Lamar Park July 28
Prepare to be transported to the rolling hills and green fields of Ireland when On The Lash takes the stage at Lamar Park on Tuesday, July 28 at 6 p.m. (Photo Courtesy On the Lash: Used with Permission)
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Kentwood Police investigating assault on 24-year-old female that occurred Monday at East Paris Nature Park
The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 30 years old, with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a white shirt with colored squares. CLICK OPEN FOR MORE DETAILS (Photo Courtesy, City of Kentwood)
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FREE summer meals for children and teens; Kent District Library and Kids’ Food Basket partner up
Through the Sack Suppers at the Library program, free evening meals are available at select KDL branches through September 1. (Photo: Kent District Library Richard L. Root Kentwood Branch. (WKTV)
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Soul Syndicate taking their funk and soul to Kentwood City Hall July 23
This is the fifth time the 10-member funk, soul and dance band has performed in the Kentwood Summer Concert Series. (Photo: Tom Taylor. Used with Permission)
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UPDATE: July 16 concert canceled: Best kept secret around: In Full Swing brings big band music to Kentwood
A refrigeration contractor by day, In Full Swing’s band owner Dave Swan will wield a trumpet and urge people to dance the evening away at Kentwood’s next Summer Concert Series performance on Thursday, July 16. (Photo: Terpstra Photography. Used with Permission)
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July Sounds of Summer Concert Series in full swing
The Chicago-based band Sushi Roll will perform Thursday, July 9, at 7 p.m., at Cutler Park, 6701 Cutler Park Drive, Grand Rapids.
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Rare turtle babies get a head start thanks to John Ball Zoo and Calvin University
A spotted turtle with a transmitter that emits a signal so zoo staff can locate the animal in the wild. (Photo: John Ball Zoo. Used with Permission)
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Don’t miss the annual Kentwood Fourth of July Celebration
The event takes place from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., highlighted by a pancake breakfast at the fire station, parade, carnival and a fun-filled evening. (Photo: pxhere.com: Free for personal and commercial use.)
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Kyle Brown & The Human Condition performs June 25 in Kentwood; Farmers Market boasts new day, location
Kyle Brown and The Human Condition. (Photo: Triptychs Photography: Used with Permission)
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West Michigan programs receive nearly $60,000 in grants to clean up streams and monitor water quality
Volunteers help clean up Ottawa County streams in May 2026. (Photo: Ottawa County Water Resources: Used with Permission)
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Ty Majeski captures first Money in the Bank win Wednesday at Berlin
Ty Majeski has won plenty of big Late Model races during his career, but coming away with a big win at Berlin Raceway was something that has eluded the 2024 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion. (Photo: WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
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