City of Kentwood
Kentwood votes 2021: Mayor Kepley returns to lead city after defeating challenger Bridson
With Kepley gaining 4,321 votes to 2,992 for Bridson, the vote total of 7,366 was 18.7 percent of the 39,460 registered voters in the city.
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Kentwood votes 2021: Artz returned to city commission; newcomers Tyson and Morgan will join
The returning and new commissioners will be sworn in on Monday, Nov. 8, at the regular City Commission meeting.
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District voters support Kelloggsville Public Schools’ $11.3 million STEM, technology bond measure
With school district precincts in both the cities of Kentwood and Wyoming, the bond measure was passed 634-524.
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Kentwood schools’ Red Storm Robotics middle school program hosts FIRST Tech Challenge Nov. 6
Free and open to the public, this year students will explore the future as their robots race to transport and deliver “essential goods”.
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City of Kentwood, state health department, to host no-cost COVID-19 vaccine clinic Nov. 4
The clinic will offer COVID-19 vaccines, including booster shots, from 2-5 p.m., in the library’s Community Room.
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Area residents head to the polls today for Kentwood city races, state senate seat
Kentwood residents will be voting on city commission candidates and Wyoming residents will be helping to decide the next state senator for the 28th District. Also, Kelloggsville seeks a bond issue.
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Early holiday shoppers have handcrafted items, unique gifts awaiting at local craft and vendor events
After widespread and disappointing cancellations in 2020 due to the pandemic, West Michigan crafters and vendors are returning to holiday craft shows.
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Advocates say more work needed to maintain drop in homelessness
While the numbers show a drop in homelessness, local housing organizations say their shelters are full with a need for more affordable housing.
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U.S. Navy sailor from Kentwood pictured serving his country onboard USS Tulsa
Mineman 1st Class Jacob Klok is serving on a combat ship with the U.S. 7th Fleet. Do you have a photo of someone serving?
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Could be a big candy score as communities are split on which day for trick or treating
Since Halloween falls on a Sunday, it has been a mix bag as to when to have trick or treating with Kentwood encouraging Saturday and Wyoming leaving it up to the neighborhoods.
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City of Kentwood’s Trunk or Treat community celebration returns with long lines, lots — and lots — of candy
The free event went on for hours with hundreds of families taking part — WKTV was there and brings you some views of the spooky happenings.
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Salvation Army Kroc Center set to host Monster Mash
The Salvation Army Kroc Center is bringing back its “Monster Mash” Halloween event for this Friday.
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Gonzo’s Top 5: Weekend on the run
The Amway River Bank Run leads the weekend full or a few scares, some beer, and Opera Grand Rapids’ “Don Giovanni.”
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