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1 week ago | wktvjournal.org | Cris Greer

By WKTV [email protected] Kentwood Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday evening in the 3100 block of Creek Dr. in Wingate Apartments. At approximately 6 p.m., Officers responded to this location with reports of a shooting after a verbal argument. During the investigation, two victims arrived at a local hospital with gunshot wounds. Both victims arrived with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

1 week ago | wktvjournal.org | Cris Greer

By WKTV [email protected] Paul Henry Thornapple Trail will be closed from 44th Street to Wing Avenue starting Wednesday, May 28, through the end of June for resurfacing and other improvements. The improvements include reconstruction of the trail from 44th Street SE to the trailhead at Wing Avenue and a small section in East Paris Nature Park, 5995 East Paris Ave. The project is funded in part by a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant and Kentwood’s 2022 voter-approved parks millage.

2 weeks ago | wktvjournal.org | Cris Greer

By WKTV [email protected] Kentwood Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at 4:45 p.m. Saturday, May 24, 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. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentwood Police Department at 616-656-6580.

2 weeks ago | wktvjournal.org | Cris Greer

Siblings David Payne and Suzanna Green shared the tragedy of losing their brother George David Payne on the USS Indianapolis after 77 years. (WKTV)By Cris GreerWKTV Managing [email protected]’s Note: WKTV is reposting this unique, local story in honor of George David Payne and all United States veterans. The weeks leading up to the sinking of the USS Indianapolis during a top secret mission in WWII, 17-year-old sailor George David Payne mailed two letters home from the ship.

2 weeks ago | wktvjournal.org | Cris Greer

By WKTV [email protected] City of Kentwood has announced its tentative road construction and maintenance schedule for the summer. 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. Work will begin in June and is expected to be completed by November. Milling and repaving of 52nd Street SE from Breezefield Drive to M-37.