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Kentwood, Michigan is located in Kent County. Zip codes in Kentwood, MI include 49548, 49588, and 49518. More Kentwood information.

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9 hrs ago | WZZM-TV Grand Rapids

West Michigan spellers miss semifinals

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

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Wed May 30, 2012

Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance

Boarders beware: Parts of downtown prohibit longboarding, skateboarding

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

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WXMI-TV Grand Rapids

Appointee Announced to Finish Out Mayor's Term

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

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Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance

Is same robber responsible for three Grand Rapids area hotel holdups?

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

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Tue May 29, 2012

WXMI-TV Grand Rapids

Police Seek Hotel Armed Robbery Suspect

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

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Mon May 28, 2012

Grand Rapids Press

Solemn Memorial Day ceremony, parade in Kentwood honors fallen soldiers

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

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Sat May 26, 2012

PR-inside.com

Legacy Trust Award Collection Announces Winning Artists

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.

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Fri May 25, 2012

WXMI-TV Grand Rapids

Understanding Michigan's New Fireworks Law

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.

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WZZM-TV Grand Rapids

Fireworks megastore opens in Kentwood

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.

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Thu May 24, 2012

Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance

Mother's Day house fire that killed 85-year-old Kentwood woman has undetermined cause

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

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MLive.com

ArtPrize 2012 entries chosen in 3rd Legacy Trust Award Collection contest

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.

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Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance

Megastore with high-tech showroom part of Jake's Fireworks plans ...

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.

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Mon May 21, 2012

MLive.com

Smith Village woes: Flint switches developers again amid project delays

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.

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Sun May 20, 2012

MLive.com

Police detail 18-year-old's alleged crime spree that included...

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.

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Thu May 17, 2012

WXMI-TV Grand Rapids

Heavy Police Presence at Kentwood Apartment Complex

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

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Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance

See how Kentwood employees rescued baby ducks trapped in storm drain

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

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Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance

Police: Missing Ohio man spotted Wednesday night near Kentwood

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.

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Tue May 15, 2012

WZZM-TV Grand Rapids

Emergency drill prepares for chemical threat

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

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Mon May 14, 2012

WZZM-TV Grand Rapids

Student & former teacher go to Nat'l Spelling Bee

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.

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MLive.com

85-year-old Kentwood grandmother, foster parent dies in tragic Mother's Day blaze

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.

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