City of Kentwood
Severe weather postpones two local football games; both Wyoming and Kelloggsville reschedule for Friday
First extreme heat and then a severe storm finally caused the postponement of two area team’s home football openers.
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Metro Cruise is coming to 28th Street Aug. 25 and 26 with old favorites and new features
Woodland Mall and Rogers Plaza will provide a variety of events and activities for Metro Cruise eventgoers this weekend.
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Veteran East Kentwood football team primed to contend for OK Red title
The left side of East Kentwood’s offensive line is handled by the Granderson brothers. Senior Rylan Granderson (6-3, 310) lines up at left tackle with junior Matthias Granderson (6-2, 264) stationed at left guard.
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Kentwood Welcomes Heather Visco as Human Resources Director
Visco will lead the City’s human resources functions and staff, including employee recruitment, team member development and employee and labor relations efforts.
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Kentwood Police respond to shooting, seek information
The Kentwood Police Department responded to a shooting at 5:35 a.m. Aug. 18 in the 5200 block of Kalamazoo Ave.
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Wyoming-Kentwood Business Diversity Council works to prepare local businesses for the “New American” workforce
Local businesses work to educate themselves on how to support an international workforce as diversity increases in Kent County.
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South Christian football looks ahead after state title run in 2022
The Sailors pose with the Division 4 state championship trophy last year at Ford Field, where they finished a perfect 14-0 season. Look inside at our video of a recent South Christian practice.
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Coming Soon to this Space: Lots of WKTV Local Football Coverage
Our Friday Night Highlights show is coming soon, along with our in-depth Journal coverage of the Wyoming and Kentwood area football teams, as well as our Truck Games of the Week. Look inside for our WKTV GOW sked.
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“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” play is a must see at Circle Theatre Grand Rapids
“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” can be seen through Aug. 26 at the Circle Theatre, 1703 Robinson Rd. SE Grand Rapids.
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Woodland Mall to collect food donations for students at back-to-school event Aug. 19
Woodland Mall and The Salvation Army team up to host a back-to-school food drive with fun, family-friendly activities.
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Kentwood Police seeking info on vehicle/pedestrian crash on Aug. 14
The Kentwood Police Department is seeking info related to an unknown injury crash involving a vehicle and pedestrian at the intersection of 54th St. SE and Division Ave. SE.
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Stauffer and Breton intersections along 52nd St. SE to partially reopen Aug. 14
Stauffer and Breton intersections along 52nd Street SE will reopen in a limited capacity starting Monday, Aug. 14.
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Ford International Airport breaks ground on $14.5 million Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Facility
An artist’s rendering of the Ford International Airport aircraft rescue and firefighting facility.
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Unofficial Election Results: Groce and Cheng-Schulting advance to the Nov. 7 general election for Kentwood Commissioner At-Large
Incumbent Maurice H. Groce and candidate Lily Cheng-Schulting have advanced to the Nov 7. general election for the Kentwood City Commission At-Large Seat.
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Battle with the Spotted Lanternfly and other invasive species a community, backyard effort
While federal and state efforts often focus on commercial agriculture, there are ways for citizens, property owners to join the fight. (Spotted lanternfly photo courtesy of Heather Leach/Michigan State University)
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