City of Kentwood
Kentwood Parks and Recreation Department earns two state awards
From Left: Ann Przybysz, recreation program coordinator, Kentwood Parks and Rec; Clay Summers, executive director, mParks; Katelyn Bush, recreation program coordinator, Kentwood Parks and Rec, holds one of the awards.
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Michigan Golden Gloves Championships begin 91st tournament; Opening night April 1 at West Catholic High School
Local boxer junior Rios will be one of the top open division boxers to watch at this year’s Championships.
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Friday Night Highlights Special Edition: Host Zach Fanko interviews Tri-unity and South Christian teams after both finish second in state
Take a look at our boys basketball state finals special edition of WKTV Friday Night Highlights, where host Zach Fanko interviews Tri-unity and South Christian coaches and players.
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East Kentwood boys basketball team and Coach Thomas turn things around; OK Red and district champs
The Falcons pose with their district trophy after defeating Byron Center. East Kentwood also claimed the OK Red title this season. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
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Kentwood’s Red Storm advances to state, hosts local competition this weekend
Red Storm Robotics qualifies for the state competition just before it hosts its annual FIRST Robotics competition this weekend.
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Preserving Native American burial grounds is important for historical, spiritual reasons
Distributing burial sites may lead to distributing sprits with those souls possibility seeking vengeance for unrest in the afterlife.
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‘Terence,’ the Red Storm Robot gets rolling March 31
Red Storm Robotics prepares for its home competition which kicks off Spring Break, running March 31 and April 1 at East Kentwood High School.
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Local Jaycees group hosts Easter Egg Scramble
JCI South Kent will host the Easter Egg Scramble April 8 at Lamar Park with a special guest, the Easter Bunny, hopping in for an appearance.
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South Christian falls to Ferndale in Division 2 state championship game
The Sailors pose with their runner-up trophy after losing to Ferndale 44-38 in the Division 2 state final Saturday at the Breslin Center. (Photo Courtesy, South Christian)
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Ford International Airport expecting busy spring break; ‘pack your patience’
Ford International Airport is anticipating more than 150,000 passengers between March 30 and April 11. (Courtesy, Ford Airport)
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South Christian leans on defense to beat Unity in Division 2 state quarterfinals; advances to MSU Friday
The Sailors advanced to the Division 2 state semifinals with a 61-38 win over Hudsonville Unity Christian Tuesday at Calvin University. (WKTV/Greg Chrapek)
By:Kroc Center brings back popular spring break event
After three years of limited offerings during the COVID pandemic, family–friendly activity options are again available at The Kroc Center during Spring Break.
By:UPDATE: Kent County recycling center temporarily closed
Due to structural damage caused at the Kent County Recycling and Education on Monday, the facility has been temporarily closed.
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