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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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Kentwood to Partner with Kent District Library on special event honoring Life and Legacy of MLK Jr. on Jan. 21
This Evening of Reflection, which features author Julian S. Newman, takes place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at KDL’s Kentwood (Richard L. Root) Branch, 4950 Breton Ave. SE.
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“Film & Freedom: A Documentary & Discussion on Human Trafficking” will provide the community with resources and educate individuals on the realities of human trafficking.
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City of Kentwood to host annual Flashlight Yeti Hunt on Friday, Jan. 17
The City of Kentwood needs help finding the yeti again – this time on Friday, Jan. 17 at Stanaback Park. Details inside.
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Snow Day! Care Resources participants revisit their youth with an indoor snowball fight
100 fake snowballs were launched inside Care Resource’s newest location in Lowell during a day of winter-themed activities.
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UPDATE: Kentwood Police Department identifies victim in Tuesday’s car fire death on 28th St. SE
Kentwood Police detectives continue to investigate this case and are awaiting results of an autopsy for a cause of death. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentwood Police Department Detective Bureau at 616-656-6604.
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