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Kentwood Police respond to shooting report Saturday in the 4700 block of Ridgebrook Ave. SE

Upon arrival, officers located several casings, along with damage to vehicles and a residence. At this time no injuries were reported, and no suspects have been arrested.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org, May 25, 2025

Local siblings share tragedy of losing brother on USS Indianapolis during WWII

Editor’s Note: WKTV is reposting this unique, local story in honor of Seaman 2nd Class George David Payne and all the United States veterans. The USS Indianapolis sank on July 30, 1945, after being struck by two Japanese torpedoes.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor, greer@wktv.org, May 23, 2025

Live music: Wyoming announces Concerts in the Park lineup

Get ready for an unforgettable summer of live music! Beginning June 17, residents are invited to free concerts at Lamar Park on Tuesdays.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org, May 23, 2025

Kentwood announces Summer road projects beginning in June

The $1.2 million reconstruction, resurfacing and maintenance program has been approved by the City Commission and includes improvements to approximately 15.5 lane miles of major and local roads. (Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org, May 23, 2025

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.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor/Sports Director, greer@wktv.org

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.

By:Cris Greer, WKTV Managing Editor/Sports Director, greer@wktv.org

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.

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

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)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

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)

By:Greg Chrapek, WKTV Contributor, greer@wktv.org

Local News

Splash pads are now open at Wyoming parks

Get ready to beat the heat — Wyoming parks have officially opened their splash pads for the summer!

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org, May 23, 2025

Kentwood resident named among Kent District Library Community Impact Scholarship winners

Jamie Elgrably of Kentwood was announced as one of two recipients of the KDL Community Impact Scholarship.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Kentwood Farmers Market and Summer Concert Series kicks off June 5

The Farmers Market runs from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays from June 5 through Aug. 21 behind Kentwood City Hall. The Summer Concert Series takes place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays on the lawn behind City Hall.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

Therapy dogs bring calm to Davenport University students during finals

Onyx, a four-year-old black Labrador Retriever, has become a beloved member of the Davenport Community and has captured the hearts of faculty, staff and students.

By:WKTV Staff, deborah@wktv.org

Check out these Metro Cruise Dust Off photos from last Saturday at the Wyoming Moose Lodge

Take a look inside at these cool photos from the Metro Cruise Dust Off. (Photos Courtesy of Metro Cruise and Tom De Vette Photography.

By:WKTV Staff, greer@wktv.org

WKTV Journal