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The Soul Syndicate to provide soulful tunes at Lamar Park performance on June 17
Drummer Tom Taylor provides a behind-the-scenes look at the band’s evolution and passion for providing a fun, high-energy entertainment experience.
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Flights to Detroit Lions away games available through Delta at Ford International Airport
The airline will offer roundtrip tickets to five Lions away games and one University of Michigan away game. Lions season tickets are sold out this fall and single tickets are extremely limited, so the move allows fans to more easily see their beloved team on the road.
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City of Kentwood accepts donation of $10,000 from community volunteer to support Little Free Pantry
Dedicated community member Michael Hadding shakes Kentwood Mayor Stephen Kepley’s hand while donating a $10,000 check to the City’s Little Free Pantry. (Photo Courtesy, City of Kentwood)
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WKTV host Yeli Romero wins prestigious Hispanic Businessperson of the Year award
“When I found out I had won the Hispanic Businessperson of the Year award, I cried tears of joy,” said Romero, who graduated from Adelante High School in Grand Rapids in 2002. “It was an incredibly emotional moment. I felt seen, celebrated and uplifted by my community.”
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Local Sports Update
NEWLY RELEASED: WKTV’s Friday Night Highlights Golden Gloves action PART 2
WKTV Hosts Bob Serulla and Jordan Shimmell plus Guest Host Junior Rios walk you through the Michigan Golden Gloves Championships in this exciting Friday Night Highlights Golden Gloves edition PART 2.
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WKTV’s Friday Night Highlights Golden Gloves action; PART 1
WKTV Hosts Bob Serulla and Jordan Shimmell walk you through the Michigan Golden Gloves Championships in this exciting Friday Night Highlights Golden Gloves edition PART 1.
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Floyd Mayweather Sr. sparks Siderio Mitchell to first Golden Gloves state title Saturday; East Kentwood boxers keep winning tradition alive
Siderio Mitchell won a state title in the 141-pound Open Division), while two East Kentwood boxers grabbed state championships as well. Look inside for all the results.
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Local boxing coach knows Golden Gloves inside and out: Take a peek at his La Casa Boxing Club
La Casa Boxing Club Owner Anbrocio Ledesma readies his boxers for the Michigan Golden Gloves State Finals this weekend at Aquinas College. (Photo Courtesy, Jaylah Lewis)
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Golden Gloves produces plenty of high-level bouts
Floyd Santiago of the Michigan Golden Gloves Association Gym in Grand Rapids won the 187-pound Elite Novice title after an eight-year layoff from boxing. Look inside for a highlight of the great boxing action that night! (WKTV, Greg Chrapek)
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Local News
That Beatles Thing up next in Kentwood Summer Concert Series; 7 p.m. Tonight behind City Hall
Come celebrate the timeless music of the Beatles tonight behind City Hall, 4900 Breton Ave. SE. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair and are welcome to bring their own food, beer and wine to enjoy during the show.
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Vehicle welfare check ends in suspect crashing into several police cruisers in Kentwood
The incident occurred at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, as Officers responded to the welfare check and located a female driver sleeping in her car. Click here for more details.
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Kent District Library’s Summer Wonder program to take readers on a journey of reading and learning activities
Summer Wonder brings participants a spectacular summer of outdoor discovery, scavenger hunts, reading, STEAM activities – and lots of fun for everyone!
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Trinity Health Grand Rapids Comprehensive Breast Center awarded Center of Excellence certification
Trinity Health Grand Rapids is one of only 36 breast centers in the nation to receive this highest level of recognition awarded by the National Consortium of Breast Centers.
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Save the Date: “CHIHULY at Meijer Gardens” art exhibition to open in 2026 at Frederik Meijer Gardens
Guests will enjoy the dynamic interplay between Chihuly’s spectacular art and the Gardens’ natural beauty at this 2026 exhibit.
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