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The Search For Fifth Ward Representation Continues

August 20, 2018 | Interviews, State and Local News

Unable to select a replacement for former Fifth Ward City Councilperson Andrew Frounfelker, the city council has elected to re-open the application process.

Blood Drive August 24th At Tripp’s Auto Shop

August 20, 2018 | Business News, Community Events, State and Local News, WKHM Hits the Streets

Join us at Tripp’s Auto Shop and Collision Center on August 24th for their Blood Drive. Check out the video below for some details on the need for blood.

Michigan Law Enforcement kicks off Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over initiative

August 19, 2018 | State and Local News

In preparation of Labor Day weekend, Michigan law enforcement has started its annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” initiative, which means more police patrol in all counties across the state. In 2017, 359 people […]

Consumers Energy to Delay Pearl Street Project

August 16, 2018 | State and Local News

After outcry from area businesses due to a late notification, and confusion in the public about exactly what was happening on Pearl Street, “Consumers Energy is delaying underground electric work that was scheduled to start […]

City and Consumers Working To Minimize Pearl Street Disruption

August 16, 2018 | Business News, State and Local News

With the outrage brought about by a Consumers Energy construction project’s late notification of business owners downtown, the City of Jackson and Consumers Energy are working quickly with impacted businesses on a compromise that minimizes […]

Catholic bishop named in report denies cover-up but says, 'I ... understand the rage'
Bishop David Zubik of Pittsburgh said his diocese has changed.
WATCH: This Week 08/19/18: Bolton: ‘4 Countries’ Could Interfere in Midterm Elections
Pittsburgh Bishop: 'We have followed every step' in responding to abuse victims; Christie: Trump's letting McGahn cooperate with special counsel 'bad legal advice'
Trump adviser: Russia, China, North Korea and Iran could meddle in US midterms
White House National Security Advisor John Bolton says Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran all could potentially try to interfere in the 2018 U.S. midterms.
Bolton defends revoking of security clearance of former CIA director, Trump critic
John Bolton floated review of former officials' access to classified information.
WATCH: Bolton: '4 countries' could interfere in midterm elections
Martha Raddatz sits down with White House National Security Adviser John Bolton in Jerusalem for an exclusive interview on "This Week."
Trump adviser on possibly privatizing US war in Afghanistan: I'm 'open to new ideas'
Bolton said possibility of using private military contractors up to president.
'This Week' Transcript 8-19-18: National Security Adviser Bolton and Bishop Zubik
This is a rush transcript for "This Week" on August 19, 2018.
WATCH: White House lawyer cooperating with special counsel's investigation
Donald McGahn was reportedly questioned for hours, answering questions for longer than any other staffer in the investigation.
WATCH: McGahn meets with Mueller on Russia probe
White House counsel Don McGahn met extensively with Robert Mueller in regards to the Russia investigation as President Trump continues to call it a 'rigged witch hunt.'
WATCH: This Week 08/12/18: House Dem: Trump Has Tried to 'Distract Us' From Being World's 'Moral Authority'
Republicans 'certainly can' pick up seats in the House, says Kellyanne Conway; Michael Avenatti says his policy proposals are based on 'the truth... the facts and evidence.'

Shots fired at gate of US Embassy in Turkey, but no one hurt
Shots fired at a security booth outside the U.S. Embassy in Turkey's capital; police searching for white car
Muslim pilgrims gather at Mount Arafat for hajj's pinnacle
Muslim pilgrims in Saudi Arabia gather in valley at Mount Arafat for day of prayer marking pinnacle of the hajj
Malaysia hopes China will sympathize with its fiscal woes
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad says he hopes China will sympathize with his country's fiscal problems as he meets with Chinese leaders after suspending multibillion-dollar Beijing-backed projects in his country
Quake swarm jolts Indonesian islands, killing at least 12
Multiple strong earthquakes cut power across the Indonesian island of Lombok, toppled buildings and killed at least 12 people as the tourist hotspot was trying to recover from an earlier temblor that killed hundreds
Australian prime minister abandons greenhouse gas target
Prime Minister Turnbull hoped to head off a revolt by conservative lawmakers.
Despite deadly explosions, Mexican fireworks capital endures
On the northern outskirts of Mexico's capital, the city of Tultepec is famous as a cradle of fireworks production for the country and also infamous for repeated deadly explosions
Venezuelans nervously await dramatic economic reforms
Venezuelans are bracing for dramatic economic measures the government has announced, including a more-than 3,000 percent hike in the minimum wage
South Koreans enter North to reunite with kin split by war
South Koreans separated from loved ones in the North are crossing the border.
WATCH: New update on controversial ICE arrest in San Bernardino
Authorities are now saying the husband being detained when he was driving his pregnant wife to the hospital is actually a suspect wanted for murder in Mexico.
Palestinians sort through 8 years of mail held by Israel
Palestinian postal workers in the West Bank are sifting through eight years' worth of undelivered mail held by Israel

Survey of economists: Some Trump policies could slow growth
Survey of economists: Trump tariffs and some other policies could slow growth
Survey of economists: Some Trump policies could slow growth
Survey of economists: Trump tariffs and some other policies could slow growth
Stocks mostly rise on hope for progress on China trade talks
Asian stocks are mostly higher Monday as investors welcomed signs of progress in resolving the trade dispute between the U.S. and China
Online socks seller Bombas mixes commerce and charity
Online socks seller Bombas mixes commerce and charity, one pair of socks at a time
Pass it On: Entrepreneur's insights on running a business
Founder of Bombas: Focus on one product then branch out, don't copy your competition, take some vacation
As Musk admits to job stress, Tesla's board may have to act
Tesla shares tumble as CEO Elon Musk admits in newspaper interview that job stress is getting to him
Business Highlights
Business Highlights
Trump asks SEC to consider ending required quarterly reports
Trump asks SEC to consider ending required quarterly reports for public companies
Zoe's and Nordstrom rise while Tesla and Nvidia skid
Zoe's Kitchen and Nordstrom surge while Tesla and Nvidia drop
How major US stock indexes fared Friday
U.S. stocks rose late in the day Friday as investors hoped the U.S. and China are making more progress in trade talks

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The Search For Fifth Ward Representation Continues

Blood Drive August 24th At Tripp’s Auto Shop

Michigan Law Enforcement kicks off Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over initiative

Consumers Energy to Delay Pearl Street Project

City and Consumers Working To Minimize Pearl Street Disruption

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