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Police are investigating after a 38-year-old Wyoming man was found dead inside a dumpster Saturday night on 28th Street SW following a reported fire call at a construction site.

Kent County Animal Shelter is nearing capacity and asking the community to help. Adoption, fostering, reuniting lost pets, and sharing posts can all make a difference.

Jack in the Box has officially returned to Michigan after more than 40 years, with its first new location now open in Battle Creek at 2588 Capital Ave SW.

Looking for budget-friendly summer activities? Blandford Nature Center and Kent County are bringing low-cost nature programs to 6 parks, with classes including sensory walks, nature art, birding, and kayaking.

A fire at the North Kent Transfer Station brought out 30 firefighters and heavy equipment on the evening of June 2. An investigation is ongoing, but officials believe a lithium-ion battery may have started it.

Kent County officials say mailbox thefts involving paper checks are increasing, with criminals stealing, altering, and cashing them before victims even realize what happened.

The Kent County Sheriff’s Office released video showing deputies chasing a suspect who drives straight into a Kentwood pond before being arrested. Watch the dramatic scene.

Kent County deputies take center stage in a new episode of “The Shift,” a YouTube ride-along series showing real police calls. It premieres April 30 at 8 p.m., from routine stops to high-stakes moments.

Kent County is hiring for more than a dozen jobs across departments, including animal care, legal roles, and public health, with pay ranging up to $120K.

A new online booking system at the 63rd District Court lets couples schedule quick, affordable wedding ceremonies without the usual hassle

Police are asking for help locating Fernando Vasquez-Pena, a suspect in multiple sexual assault cases in Kent County. Investigators say he remains at large, and a $2,000 reward is being offered for information leading to his arrest.

Kent County is hiring! From $16/hour roles to $80K+ jobs, full-time and part-time positions are available across public safety, health, recreation, and more.