Kentwood News

Mwangi Wa Maina of Grand Rapids made it through three rounds of the 2012 National Spelling Bee.

For him, riding his board - which is similar to a skateboard with a longer deck and bigger wheels - is a convenient form of transportation.

The Kentwood City Commission has announced a unanimous recommendation for an appointee to fill out the rest of the current mayor's term.

Police say they are looking for a man who may be responsible for three holdups at Grand Rapids area hotels since May 18.

The Grand Rapids Police Department tells FOX 17 their K-9 unit was brought in to the hotel at the intersection of 28th St.

As bugler Kenny Swain mournfully played "Taps" following the honor guard salute, Gale Miller stood quietly next to an empty U.S. Army jacket.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, May 24, 2012 - Public voting wrapped up May 18th in the competition for adult artists with disabilities, which is co-sponsored by Legacy Trust and Artists Creating Together, formerly VSA Michigan-Grand Rapids.

Memorial Day is right around the corner and it's the first big "fireworks holiday" since Michigan's new, more lenient, fireworks law went into effect back in January.

KENTWOOD, Mich. - Operators of what they call "the first fireworks megastore" in West Michigan celebrated its opening Friday -- selling fireworks that were previously banned in our state.

Fire officials say a May 13 house fire that killed 85-year-old Mayetta Colbert -- a foster mother for three decades -- will remain undetermined.

Lane Cooper, David Chupp and Leanne Vandenbos are the three winners of the Third Annual Legacy Trust Award Collection contest for adult artists with disabilities.

Chris Rosema, left, and Jessica Britt, both on staff at Jake's Fireworks, unload firecrackers Thursday while prepping the store for its' grand opening tomorrow.

The Rev. Jacob Hawkins, a Smith Village resident, speaks at a press conference to highlight construction delays that have prevented some prospective Smith Village homeowners from moving into the development.

In the past few months, the Kentwood resident has pleaded guilty to breaking and entering at Kentwood businesses with the intent of stealing, which he is slated to be sentenced for in June in Kent County Circuit Court.

Witnesses on the scene say that numerous police cars and officers are present at the Wingate Apartments, near 32nd St.

Aaron Bailey had just parked his car before going into work Wednesday at Virginia Tile Co.

A 79-year-old Ohio man reportedly missing in the Grand Rapids area was spotted filling up his car Wednesday evening in Kentwood, according to the Kent County Sheriff Department.

KENTWOOD -- West Michigan emergency service personnel are once again preparing in the case of a major emergency.

KENTWOOD, Mich. - When it comes to saying and spelling words like "Hoomalimali" or "Monotonous", West Michigan will be well-represented at this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Mayetta Colbert, 85, devoted much of her life to adult foster care, fostering more than 100 people over a span of three decades in addition to caring for her own five children.