City of Kentwood
Aviation Academy students connect with International Space Station astronaut
Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi juggles items in the International Space Station. While orbiting overhead, Neyadi answered students questions last Thursday. (Courtesy, NASA)
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East Kentwood’s Lacey-Pierce one of several area boxing champs at Michigan Golden Gloves finals Saturday
Lacey-Pierce (left), a 2017 East Kentwood grad, won a decision against Jason Jackson in the 165-pound Elite Open division final.
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Learn about recycling, reducing waste in honor of Earth Day
A variety of learning opportunities on waste reduction available at Kent County Department of Public Works.
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Kentwood Community Cleanup Day May 6
Residents can drop off yard waste, trash and general debris for disposal and electronics for recycling from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kentwood Department of Public Works, 5068 Breton Ave.
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Kelloggsville seeks renewal of non-homestead, impacts businesses, second homes
Residents in the Kelloggsville Public Schools are being asked to renew the district’s non-residential operating millage which is 13% of the district’s budget.
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April busy as sheriff office investigates vehicle break ins, arrest five in car chase
After recent car break-ins, The Kent County Sheriff Department is reminding area residents to not leave valuables in their vehicles .
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East Kentwood grad and other local boxers capture titles at West Michigan Golden Gloves finals Saturday at West Catholic
EK grad Justin Lacey-Pierce (left) defeated Jason Jackson in the 165-pound Elite Open class final at the West Michigan Golden Gloves.
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The masks come off at many local health providers
By Monday, many local health organizations will have lifted masks requirements for visitors and patients.
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Kentwood’s 62-B Court to host Law Day Celebration on May 1
The Law Day event will take place 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Kentwood Justice Center, 4740 Walma Ave. SE.
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Golden Gloves: Area boxers clear hurdles to the West Michigan Finals Saturday
Boxer Junior Rios (left) advanced to the West Michigan Finals this Saturday at West Catholic. WATCH HIS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH WKTV INSIDE.
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Kentwood and Hanger Clinic to host annual Hanger Limb Loss Awareness 5K April 29
A photo from last year’s Hanger Limb Loss Awareness 5K. (Courtesy, City of Kentwood)
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Kentwood to celebrate Arbor Day with community event and tree seedling giveaway April 28
A photo from last year’s Arbor Day event in Kentwood. (Photo Courtesy, City of Kentwood)
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State Rep. Skaggs pushes for redesign of state’s flag
Rep. Phil Skaggs said he believes that a redesigned flag would better reflect how unique Michigan is along with bringing Michigan residents together.
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Kentwood, Wyoming police to host Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22
The annual spring Drug Take Back Program will be on Earth Day, April 22, with Kentwood and Wyoming police along with U of M Health West participating.
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Golden Gloves: Junior Rios looking to cap amateur career in a big way
Local fighter Junior Rios (second from left) is aiming for a fifth state title this year and is carrying on the legacy of the Wyoming Pride gym that included from left: Coach Alex Fernandez, Junior, Coach Anbrocio Ledesma and Coach Dominic Marsiglia.
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