KENTWOOD - A small plane crashed in the B Sanders Road area of Kentwood on Saturday the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said Two passengers have been located and are alert A male passenger was taken to the hospital with moderate to severe injuries while a female passenger was taken to the hospital with minor injuries Deputies say they are working with fire officials on the scene Officials confirmed the two passengers located are the only ones involved WBRZ has sent crews out to the scene and ask deputies for more information KENTWOOD — A man wanted for an April murder in Kentwood was taken into custody Saturday was arrested after Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office deputies began searching for him for the murder of Antonio Famularo a shooting was reported at a Mount Hennan Cut Road home that left Famularo Deputies added that the incident stemmed from a drug-related dispute armed robbery and felon in possession of a firearm charges WYOMING..MICH — A boil water advisory remains in effect for the city of Wyoming and portions of Kentwood after a power outage on Wednesday caused the city's water system to lose pressure "We expect it to be in effect until a minimum of 72 hours or sometime Saturday morning is when we'll be able to lift it when we have sample results back that show that there's no bacterial contamination," said Aaron Vis The city is distributing free cases of water to residents in need thanks to a donation from SpartanNash that includes 5 trailers with 17 pallets of water so several 1,000 cases of water," Vis said Residents expressed concerns about the impact on their families with one 95-year-old resident living a few streets away "I got a 95-year-old mother that lives a couple of streets away And I have some other family members that live a few streets away and stuff so were also impacted by the boil water advisory and then luckily I got 20 of them dropped off here The cost of the additional water has been a significant burden for the business she's paying for all of this so," Vitale said The affected residents will continue to be provided one case of bottled water KENTWOOD — Tangipahoa Parish deputies are searching for a man who was last seen heading to a pond off of Pone Blades Road to go fishing on Tuesday 30-year-old Dakota Forrest was last seen on Tuesday cigarettes and 4-wheeler have been found by the pond but there is no additional sign of Forrest deputies added that they may have information about a possible sighting of Forrest but they need more concrete confirmation that a man seen walking around North Lewiston Road on Easter Sunday is him Anyone with information about Forrest's whereabouts should call (985) 402-0214.  © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices A Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's deputy and K-9 officer A man wanted for a drug-related murder in Kentwood was taken into custody by a K-9 officer on Saturday afternoon according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office was arrested at a house in the Village of Tangipahoa after a tip led to the second of two manhunts for the suspect officers received a tip that Wells was near the Tangipahoa River Bridge in the Kentwood area leading to a drone and helicopter-assisted search but this time he did not," said Ashley Rodrigue Wells was wanted on one count each of first-degree murder armed robbery and felon in possession of a firearm in Famularo's home in the 26000 block of Mount Hennan Cut Road in the Kentwood area Email notifications are only sent once a day News Tips:nolanewstips@theadvocate.com Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: — A 14-year-old student is in police custody after investigators say they made a specific threat against their own school On Easter Sunday a tip about a Snapchat post was submitted to OK2SAY according to the Kent County Sheriff's Office The post contained a threat against Pinewood Middle School in the East Kentwood school district Detectives at the sheriff's office began an investigation that stretched into Monday when they narrowed in on a 14-year-old student from the school Deputies say they interviewed the student before taking them to the juvenile detention center A search of the teen's home did not turn up any firearms It is not clear if the threat included a warning of a shooting The Kent County Sheriff's Office says this case is a reminder that all threats are taken seriously Parents are encouraged to talk with your kids about the consequences of social media posts and that troubling content can be safely reported OK2SAY is a confidential tip line to report threats or safety concerns To submit a tip to OK2SAY you can choose one of the following options: Follow FOX 17: Facebook - X (formerly Twitter) - Instagram - YouTube TPSO deputies are working with Kentwood Fire personnel on the scene of a small plane crash in the B Sanders Road area of Kentwood deputies say they have confirmed that the plane had only two passengers at the time of the crash The male passenger has moderate to severe injuries and the female passenger has minor injuries More information will be released as it becomes available there are no recent results for popular commented articles Have the latest local news delivered every day so you don't miss out on updates Remembering those in our community who have passed on in recent days We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInKENTWOOD (WVUE) - An investigation is underway in Kentwood where a man was found dead with apparent gunshot wounds on Wednesday (April 23) morning Police say they responded to the 700 block of Ida Temple Street following reports of a shooting in the area the victim was discovered on the scene unresponsive Police say they are trying to determine a motive and possible suspects Anyone with information is asked to call Kentwood police at (985) 229-6305 See a spelling or grammar error in our story? Click Here to report it Subscribe to the Fox 8 YouTube channel © 2025, Kent Reporter + Sound Publishing, Inc. + Black Press Media Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInTANGIPAHOA PARISH (WAFB) - Troopers with Louisiana State Police are investigating a crash that left one person dead on Tuesday night Officials identified the victim as Chad Easley The single-vehicle crash reportedly happened shortly before 10 p.m just west of Highway 1054 in Tangipahoa Parish According to LSP’s preliminary investigation Easley was driving east on Highway 10 in a 1999 Dodge Ram when the Ram traveled off of the roadway to the right and hit a tree State police said Easley died at the scene after suffering fatal injuries in the crash He was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash but a standard toxicology sample was obtained for analysis Click here to report a typo Click here to subscribe to our WAFB 9 News daily digest and breaking news alerts delivered straight to your email inbox many are gearing up for spring yardwork—including tree planting But Kentwood residents may want to hold off on heading to the garden center just yet The city is inviting community members to its annual Arbor Day Celebration on Friday where free tree seedlings will be available for residents The event will take place at noon at Home Acres Park and will feature an official Arbor Day proclamation by Mayor Stephen Kepley The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will be on site offering educational materials and giveaways and complimentary refreshments will be served we gather to honor the trees that provide clean air and enhance the beauty and biodiversity of our parks and public spaces,” Kepley said “Our Arbor Day Celebration is also an opportunity to encourage one another to plant new trees and protect our existing trees from invasive species for the enjoyment of future generations.” Kentwood residents can pick up a free tree seedling in the days leading up to the celebration Residents can call the Parks and Recreation Department at 616-656-5270 to check on availability Those who plant a seedling are encouraged to share photos using the hashtag #GreeningKentwood The Arbor Day Celebration is sponsored by Railtown Brewing Company which raised $1,168 during its annual March fundraiser A portion of sales from its Bike Ride Blonde ale went toward the purchase of trees for this year’s event For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, visit kentwood.us/ArborDay — The Kentwood Police Department revealed some new hardware that it says will help officers do their jobs better A trio of new tactical drones have been added to the police department's arsenal thanks to funding from a 2024 police and fire millage approved by voters according to a social media post by the city A display of the drones' capability was made through a video shared to Facebook followers when officers needed to find a person who ran after a crash Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInEAST FORK (WVUE) - A line of severe thunderstorms with the potential for tornadic activity spawned at least one confirmed tornado outside of Kentwood near the Louisiana-Mississippi state line After a relatively quiet but gusty morning the Storm Prediction Center issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS) Tornado Watch for the entire North Shore and River Parishes around 10:30 a.m A Tornado Warning was issued around 12:15 p.m for areas near Kentwood and northern Tangipahoa Parish along Hwy A radar-confirmed “large and dangerous” tornado was reported between Kentwood reported widespread damage after a tornado touched down in the area Eileen Coutrer described the terrifying moments as the storm moved in Coutrer said she and her husband got a tornado warning alert on their phones and immediately took it seriously her husband looked outside and quickly realized the situation was dire the air pressure changed dramatically inside their home “I felt the air just suck right out of our house and everything changed from that second forward,” Coutre said Coutrer stepped outside to survey the destruction She described double-wide trailers split in half a tree crashed onto the roof and another destroyed a vehicle in her carport Other vehicles were damaged by flying debris and the roof of her husband’s motorcycle shed was torn away “All we can do is pray that God keeps us safe,” she said “You never know where these things are going to pop up.” Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Gerald Sticker says the destruction is “severe,” with multiple homes and structures damaged and significant debris making access difficult officials say the tornado moved from southwest to northeast The full extent of the damage is still being determined but estimates suggest at least 20 structures have been impacted Tangipahoa Parish President Robbie Miller echoed the relief that everyone is accounted for “This community pulls together,” Miller said but we’re grateful there were no injuries.” If you are able to do so safely, submit your photos and videos below or at fox8live.com/pics This mess clears us by Saturday night and Sunday is looking like a beautiful weather day Highs fall back to around 70 with a cool breeze blowing in (WVUE) - A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the January slaying of a man in Kentwood Kentwood Police said Tuesday (April 22) that 19-year-old Traviun Walton of Kentwood was booked into the Tangipahoa Parish jail on single counts of second-degree murder attempted second-degree murder and illegal use of a dangerous weapon Kentwood Police Chief Michael Kazerooni said Walton is the third suspect linked to the Jan 29 fatal shooting of 24-year-old Zy’Kerian Bickham in the parking lot of the Five Star gas station at Third Street and Louisiana Hwy Two other suspects were arrested back in January and February Each was booked with single counts of principal to second-degree murder principal to attempted second-degree murder and principal to illegal use of a weapon Investigators say that Bickham and three others argued inside the store and the verbal altercation carried over into the parking lot It was in the parking lot that investigators say Walton pulled out a handgun and shot Bickham multiple times before the three suspects fled on foot Argument turns into deadly shooting outside Kentwood convenience store See a spelling or grammar error in our story? Click Here to report it Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInTangipahoa Parish (WAFB) - The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office reports major damage from a likely tornado that moved through that area just after 12 p.m we have major structural damage northeast of Kentwood,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement to the National Weather Service and emergency workers had to make at least one rescue “We are receiving multiple calls and have units enroute,” the statement said The sheriff’s office said there is “complete road blockage” on Highway 1055-1054 Multiple power lines are reportedly down on Taylor Creek Rd A viewer reported trees on cars and houses and roof failure along Hwy No injuries have been reported at this time Through the afternoon into this evening residents are urged to monitor the weather closely Storms will form rapidly and possibly go severe quickly after the lunch hour Any storm today will be capable of producing tornadoes Help keep local news alive—donate to support our community reporting!Donate Doug Marrin Dexter City Council condos, Dexter Michigan development, downtown Dexter housing, Kentwood Place Dexter, live work units Dexter between Verapose Yoga and Boyce Chiropractic is planned for two live-work units with street-level nonresidential space Dexter City Council unanimously approved the final site plan for Kentwood Place Condominiums during its April 14 meeting paving the way for a new multi-building residential development just steps from the city’s downtown led by Midwestern Consulting and supported by developer Hamburg & Brown and architect Brad Moore will be located on a three-quarter-acre site northwest of the Baker Road and Fourth Street intersection directly across from the Dexter post office The location is within the city’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) district a short walk from Monument Park and Mill Creek Park “The current Downtown Development Strategic Plan strongly recommends the addition of residential uses within downtown So this is right in line with that recommendation,” said Project Manager Candice Briere during her presentation to the council “The site’s location definitely places it within the city’s downtown fabric.” The approved plan includes 16 residential units spread across five buildings: All existing structures on the parcels — including a rental home and garages — will be removed with a sidewalk running through the development to link Baker Road and the adjacent public parking lot enhancing walkability to downtown businesses All 22 proposed vehicle parking spaces are enclosed in garages Though this slightly exceeds the zoning maximum “Those spaces aren’t resulting in any increased impervious area on the site.” The site will also feature eight bicycle spaces and a pedestrian plaza for community gatherings A 360-square-foot pocket park will include seating “This project provides an efficient consolidation of poorly dimensioned parcels,” said Briere these parcels are too small for any kind of functional redevelopment.” The development will feature upgraded water and sewer lines Stormwater will be managed via an underground infiltration basin beneath the driveways The project received unanimous support from the Dexter Planning Commission in February While city staff had suggested an additional landscaping condition and a written agreement with a neighboring property owner The meeting did not discuss construction timelines but Briere emphasized the team’s readiness to proceed Kentwood Place aims to offer housing options that meet various needs while reinforcing Dexter’s small-town downtown charm “We’re proposing high-quality architectural design,” Briere said “Design inspiration was taken from some nearby structures to help unite the proposed development to the broader neighborhood character.” Mike Williamson The Sun Times News is the hub of the most useful information in Chelsea Subscribe to our free daily newsletter to stay on top of all the local news by Abigail Taylor and Donny Ede | News Channel 3 — Police are looking for the public's help finding who "maliciously" damaged five Tesla cybertrucks in Kent County last month The Kentwood Police Department (KPD) released security photos of the suspects on Tuesday in an investigation stemming from March 10 when they say two vandals spraypainted the parked trucks overnight on Woodland Drive Southeast in Kentwood News Channel 3 spoke with Tesla owners at a charging station in Portage to ask if this recent report out of West Michigan along with vandalisms happening throughout the United States All of them expressed some level of worry when it comes to their own personal vehicle none wanted to speak on camera because of current negative perceptions surrounding Tesla Nationwide Tesla protests and strings of vandalisms including cybertrucks set on fire and Molotov cocktails aimed at Tesla showrooms are in apparent response to the political involvement of Elon Musk with President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Trump said in talks with the press that these nationwide attacks are nothing short of domestic terrorism All Tesla drivers News Channel 3 spoke with shared one common message: their vehicle is not meant to be a political statement One Tesla owner said he has started using a feature called "Sentry Mode," which records video around the car when someone approaches too closely He told us he didn’t use this feature after buying my car several years ago he always does — in fear that his car could be vandalized In regard to the vandalism investigation in Kentwood anyone with information on the suspects or the incident is asked to contact Detective Woollam at (616) 257-9749 Anonymous tips can be submitted through Silent Observer at (616) 774-2345 or SilentObserver.org Kentwood Police arrested a man suspected to be responsible for a January fatal shooting Police say that 19-year-old Traviun Walton was arrested for second-degree murder attempted second-degree murder and the illegal use of a dangerous weapon after a shooting left 24-year-old ZyKerien Bickham dead on Jan Walton was identified by police as a suspect on Monday Bickham and his girlfriend were both shot while they were at Five Star Gas Station on Third Street Police said that the shooting stemmed from an argument Bickham had gotten into with three people inside the store The argument later spilled into the parking lot where one of the three men shot Bickham and his girlfriend Shortly after, Tyler Knox and Caleb Santacruze were arrested on one count each of principal to second-degree murder principal to the illegal use of a dangerous weapon and principal to attempted second-degree murder — East Kentwood High School senior Natalie May saved a man’s life this past Tuesday by performing the Heimlich maneuver at Brann’s Steakhouse and Grille in Grand Rapids after learning how to do the Heimlich on a mannequin as part of the health curriculum at East Kentwood last week May is also a waitress at Brann’s Steakhouse and Grille May heard a woman yell out that her husband was choking “I didn't even think about it because there was no time to think," May said relying on what she learned at East Kentwood you don't really get the whole feeling or sensation of a real person.” couldn't even get her arms around to be able to do the Heimlich,” Thrash said just the way she was putting her thumbs right in and under to push it up and out… that's what saved his life," Thrash said May never thought she’d have to perform the Heimlich on anything other than a mannequin I guess… just shocking to me that I was able to do that for someone especially someone 10 times bigger than me," May said According to an article from the National Library of Medicine So, if you’re interested in getting CPR certified, so that you’re prepared if you’re ever in May's shoes, click here. Kentwood’s Hamza Abdille and Dylan Chavez shake hands after the game’s first goal — The rebuilding of M-37 (Broadmoor Avenue) from north of 44th Street to north of 60th Street in Kentwood is scheduled to begin next week according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) The $12 million project will include signal upgrades and will extend the existing outside lane on southbound M-37 from Patterson Avenue's north junction to 60th Street to increase safety officials said northbound M-37 will be closed at M-6 until mid-July whereas southbound M-37 is scheduled to close at 44th Street from mid-July through mid-October; traffic will be detoured using M-6 intersection closures will also be in effect between 44th and 60th streets who did not specify which intersections will be affected Officials said the overall project is expected to be completed by November and will support about 114 jobs both directly and indirectly "This long-term investment will provide a smoother ride and improve traffic operations," MDOT said — A 14-year-old student is in custody after the Kent County Sheriff's Office confirmed he posted a threat of violence toward his school Public Information Officer for the Kent County Sheriff's Office says the teen made a specific threat against the school through a post on Snapchat "This was a story post with text across the front stating the exact location the exact address of Pinewood Middle School and that it was going to be shot up," said Sergeant Dietrich The department received an anonymous tip about the threat on Sunday through Michigan's OKAY2SAY program which allows students to report potential threats confidentially "The OK2SAY program is Michigan's confidential tip line that empowers students and community members to report threats or safety concerns or through the OK2SAY mobile app," said Michelle Robinson Michigan State Police Public Information Officer "This excellent investigation by the Kent County Sheriff's Office exemplifies the effectiveness of the OK2SAY program in empowering students to report potential threats thereby helping to maintain a safe and secure learning environment." The Kent County Sheriff's Office took immediate action after receiving the tip working to identify the source of the threat it's difficult when it's through Snapchat," Sergeant Dietrich said they try to be anonymous and make false accounts." The 14-year-old student is now facing serious charges but it's a serious felony," Sergeant Dietrich said Kentwood Public Schools contacted the Kent County Sheriff's Office immediately after learning of the threat and requested increased security at the school "We had a continued presence there until the suspect was in custody," Sergeant Dietrich said sent out a statement to all Pinewood families and staff which reads in part: "Thank you for your understanding and cooperation today The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority coordinated actions taken today helped bring this situation to a prompt and safe conclusion The partnership we have with our families and members of our community to ensure the wellbeing of our students was so important regarding this matter today." Sergeant Dietrich emphasizes that all school threats come with significant consequences and urges parents to be more involved with their children's social media accounts "Try to teach them about social media and the possibilities of what could happen if they do something like this because it is serious and it's taken seriously," Sergeant Dietrich added KENTWOOD — Kentwood Police have identified a man suspected to be the person responsible for a January fatal shooting Police say that 19-year-old Traviun Walton is wanted for second-degree murder The argument later spilled into the parking lot where one of the three men shot Bickham Police say the shooter also fired rounds that hit Bickham's car where his girlfriend was sitting inside Shortly after, Tyler Knox and Caleb Santacruze principal to the illegal use of a dangerous weapon and principal to attempted second-degree murder.