44th Street SW - WKTV Journal

There was roadwork early this year at and near the intersection of 44th Street and Breton Avenue in the City of Kentwood. More work is coming this week. (WKTV)

By K.D. Norris

The City of Kentwood announced Friday, Oct. 9, that beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13, lane closures will be in place at the intersection of 44th Street SE and Breton Avenue SE through the following weekend while a contractor makes concrete pavement repairs.

According to the city statement, the work will require closures of east and westbound 44th Street lanes approaching the intersection, as well as one northbound lane on Breton Avenue.

“Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and seek an alternate route,” according to the statement. “Northbound Breton Avenue traffic to eastbound 44th Street will be detoured through the intersection, then south back on Breton to westbound 44th Street to eastbound 44th Street.”

Weather permitting, all lanes are expected to reopen by 7 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 19.

At approximately 5:50 a.m. this morning, the Wyoming Department of Public Safety was called to an apartment in the 1400 block of 44th Street SW on a check the welfare call. On arrival, officers located a 31-year-old female victim from Grand Rapids who was deceased inside the apartment. Investigators determine her death to be a homicide.

A male suspect who was also located inside the apartment was taken into custody as investigators believe that he is responsible for the overnight death of the victim. The identity of the victim is not being released pending notification of family.

The suspect was lodged at the Kent County Correctional Facility pending formal charges from the Kent County Prosecutor’s Office. His identity is being withheld pending arraignment in court.

The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Wyoming Department of Public Safety at 616-530-7300 or Silent Observer at 616-774-2345.