City of Kentwood
Ford Airport unveils statue of namesake, dedicates new welcome plaza
Gerald R. Ford son says the statute captures the former president’s warm and hospitable nature.
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Kent County’s CARES Act dollars to fund community violence prevention grants
The Kent County Board of Commissioners and Sheriff’s Department are both supporting now-available grants for non-profits.
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Woodland Mall to host family-friendly outdoor ‘Pop-up Fall Festival’ Oct. 17
Festival activities will take place from noon to 4 p.m. and will include a bounce house, corn maze, spinning strawberry, train rides and more. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
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Kentwood to again offer brush and leaf drop-off programs to city residents
Both sites will run from Oct. 17 through Dec. 6, from noon to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
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The Rapid to host public outreach sessions on proposed Wyoming, Kentwood service changes
The Rapid’s Mobility for All planning process will continue its public outreach efforts this week with a series of virtual meetings on proposed service changes that may take effect in 2021.
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We the People 2020 General Election: State House of Representative candidates
WKTV brings you video segments and other information on many the candidates for the Michigan House of Representatives for Wyoming and Kentwood districts 72 and 77.
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On Tap: AlePrize on the walls of local pubs, beer and anti-racism, and Belgian Tripel
As part of the AlePrize effort, Broad Leaf Local Beer is showing the work of Ty Davis and David Ruggeri, and Ryan Crowley. Railtown Brewing Company is showing the work of Dave Battjes.
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Lane closures at 44th and Breton to start Tuesday; alternative travel routes advised
Lasting about a week, the work will require closures of east and westbound 44th Street lanes approaching the intersection, as well as one northbound lane on Breton Avenue.
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Kentwood’s newest park set to host a ‘Halloween’ cross country 5K on Oct. 17
The ‘socially distant’ cross country running/walking race will be Saturday, Oct. 17, at Covenant Park and will be a fundraiser for improvements at the park.
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Woodland Mall to host Employment Expo on Oct. 15 with ‘hundreds’ of jobs available
The mall will host an event Oct. 15 featuring nearly 30 West Michigan employers seeking to fill hundreds of positions in the mall and local businesses.
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East Kentwood, with offense revved up, looks for defensive improvement against Jenison
WKTV’s Featured Game crew will be at the 7 p.m. game and will broadcast the game live on our cable television channels as well as live-steam it at WKTV.org.
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We the People 2020 General Election: Kent County countywide office candidates
WKTV brings you video segments and other information on many of the candidates for Kent County clerk, sheriff, district attorney, treasurer and drain commissioner
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We the People 2020 General Election: Kent County Commission Races
There are five Kent County Commission seats that represent the cities of Kentwood and Wyoming. Here is a look at the candidates looking to serve in those positions.
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