Phase II of Racial Equity Audit Approved, Boos Center Addition, and More From Tuesday City Council Meeting

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The Jackson City Council approved a Phase II of the Department of Equity and Inclusion’s Racial Equity Audit with CNA Corporation as a partner at a $175,000 price divided between the next two
Jackson Mayor Daniel Mahoney Announces He Will Not Run for Reelection in 2026

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — During the City of Jackson Council meeting on Tuesday (October 14), Mayor Daniel Mahoney announced that he does not plan on running for reelection in 2026. Mayor Mahoney also clarified that he will
US conducts another lethal strike on alleged drug boat off Venezuela, Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on October 09, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump spoke on the Israel and Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal saying the hostages may be released
As new tariffs take effect, US consumers footing more than half the burden: Report

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — With new tariffs taking effect Tuesday on furniture and lumber, an analysis released by Goldman Sachs finds American consumers are paying for more than half of the cost of the levies
SAU and Grass Lake Community Schools Partnership

SPRING ARBOR, Mich. (WKHM) — Spring Arbor University has announced a new partnership with Grass Lake Community Schools — the first in the university’s new Deep Roots Direct Admission Program. The agreement, signed Monday at Grass Lake
Oh Deer!

(Spring Arbor Township, Mich.) — Michigan State Police troopers from the Jackson Post were called to a home on Spring Arbor Road Friday for an unusual rescue — a deer trapped in a wrought iron fence. Troopers
Family of Alexander Ferrel Files Lawsuit

(Jackson County, Mich.) — The family of 20-year-old Alexander Ferrell, who died from injuries in a Napoleon Township drunk-driving crash last spring, has filed a $50 million federal lawsuit against the truck driver and his employers. The
Community pushes back against proposed battery facility

SUMMIT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WKHM) — A proposed battery energy storage facility in Summit Township is moving ahead after unanimous approval from the township’s Planning Commission Tuesday night. The project, led by Aypa Power of Austin, Texas, would
Dettman closure to last through Thursday

(Jackson, Mich.) — The Jackson County Department of Transportation says Dettman Road will be closed between East Michigan Avenue and Blake Road starting Tuesday, October 14th. The closure is expected to last through Thursday, October 16th, weather
Sheriff’s office issues scam warning

JACKSON, Mich. (WKHM) — The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam targeting people listed on the Sex Offender Registry and their employers. Authorities say the caller claims to be a sheriff’s deputy
