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Kentwood Police to host National Drug Take Back Day Event Oct. 24
Photo from a previous Kentwood National Drug Take Back Day. (Photo Courtesy: City of Kentwood)
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Start Garden: Michigan’s largest entrepreneur competition to award more than $500,000 in funding Oct. 22
Start Garden’s annual Demo Day on Oct. 22 will showcase the 50 finalists’ ideas and new funding options. (Photo Courtesy: Start Garden)
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City of Wyoming appoints Eric Wiler as next Wyoming Police Chief
Wiler assumes the position of Police Chief, effective Feb. 4, 2027, immediately following Chief Kip Snyder’s retirement in Feb. 2027. In this role, Wiler will lead a team of nearly 103 full-time sworn officers and 21 civilian personnel. (Photo Courtesy, City of Wyoming)
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WKTV We the People: Get to know your local Kentwood and Wyoming candidates
WKTV invited local candidates to create a video for the upcoming general election involving key races that affect Kentwood and Wyoming voters.
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South Christian girls basketball team saves best for last with thrilling tournament run
After three playoff wins, including a district championship, the Sailors lost in a regional final to Vicksburg. (District Title Photo Courtesy David Kool)
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Tri-unity boys win second state championship in three years with dominant win over Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart Saturday at MSU
The Defenders beat Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart 79-59 to claim another state title. (Photo Courtesy Becky Rillema)
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Tri-unity uses depth and free throws to earn fourth-straight state finals appearance
Seniors Jordan VanKlompenberg (3) and Owen Rosendall will play in their fourth state championship Saturday. Both played as freshmen on the 2021 Division 4 state runner-up team. (All photos courtesy Becky Rillema)
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Check out this cool photo gallery by Becky Rillema; Defenders heading back to Division 4 state semifinals
The defenders (22-5) now face St. Ignace (21-6) in the Division 4 state semifinals at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Breslin Center at Michigan State University. (Photos Courtesy Becky Rillema)
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Another defensive gem leads Tri-unity to fifth-straight state semifinal appearance; VanKlompenberg hits seven treys
The defenders (22-5) now face St. Ignace (21-6) in the Division 4 state semifinals at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Breslin Center at Michigan State University. (Photo Courtesy Becky Rillema)
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Celebrate National Night Out with Kentwood on Tuesday, Aug. 5
National Night Out is an annual event celebrated across the country that seeks to promote community-police partnerships and encourage residents to connect with their neighbors, community leaders and local police and fire personnel. It also features appearances by superheroes, face painting, balloon twisting, a photo station and giveaways.
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Mobile food pantry schedule for Kent County, July 21-Aug. 19
Open for a list of mobile food pantry locations open to the community. Each listing consists of date, time, location and drive-thru or walk-thru designation.
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Phabies to showcase eclectic mix of original songs at Lamar Park on July 22
Phabies’ unique sound unashamedly crosses genres, creating an eclectic mix of original alternative rock / pop music.
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Sunchaser to showcase musical diversity at Thursday’s Kentwood Summer Concert Series
A band of veteran musicians from the West Michigan area that formed in 2021, Sunchaser is a five-piece group that plays a wide variety of musical styles from rock to country, blues, R & B and more. (Photo Courtesy, Sunchaser)
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Updated Consumers Energy policy unlocks more energy bill assistance for those in need
Consumers Energy helps income-qualified customers access additional State Emergency Relief funds – providing up to $500 in support per utility service.
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