Miss Jackson Crossroads is Expanding Into Hillsdale and Ingham Counties
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The Miss Crossroads and Teen Scholarship Competition has recently expanded beyond Jackson County. Now, young women that live, go to school, or work in one of Jackson, Hillsdale, or Ingham Counties are now
Jackson County Inmate Found Dead in Cell From Apparent Suicide
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The Jackson County Office of the Sheriff has reported an in-custody death that occurred on Thursday, August 7 at approximately 2 p.m. An adult inmate, identified by authorities as 25-year-old Jackson resident Darion
Consecutive Days of I-94 Crashes Leads to Reevaluation of Lane Shift
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — According to the Blackman-Leoni Department of Public Safety (DPS), authorities with the DPS as well as Michigan State Police have been called to the scene of a crash between two semi-trucks on I-94
Jackson County Commissioners Receive Updates on 2024 Audit, 2026 Budget, and Ongoing Construction Projects

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The Jackson County Board of Commissioners held a study session last Tuesday (August 5), during which they received updates regarding the results of Clark Schaefer Hackett’s end of 2024 audit, the 2026 budget,
Community Mourns 18-Year-Old Woman Fatally Shot Outside Local Church
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Donations are being collected to help cover funeral expenses for 18-year-old Mia Amari Sims, the Jackson teen who was fatally shot outside her church late last month. An online memorial page through Ever
Relief from Wildfire Smoke in Sight; Making Way for More Heat & Humidity
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — For the seventh day straight, an Air Quality Alert is in effect across Michigan as thick wildfire smoke from Canada continues to blanket the state. The National Weather Service (NWS) says a stubborn
JATA Speaking Out About Budget Cuts, Staffing Concerns
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The Jackson Area Transportation Authority (JATA) is speaking out following a report on recent route cancellations. JATA says the service disruptions stem from growing budget issues, not poor planning. Transit systems across Michigan
City of Jackson Participating in National Night Out Tuesday

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The City of Jackson will be participating in National Night Out, a program that aims to connect local public safety officials with their communities. The event is planned for Tuesday, August 5 at
Jackson Voters to Decide City’s Ward 3 Representative in August 5 Primary
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Jackson County voters have just one item on the ballot for the August 5 primary, and it’s in the City of Jackson’s 3rd Ward. Voters there will decide which two of three candidates
Two Arrested After Armed Incident and Pursuit Near Jackson Sports Bar
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Just after 2:15 a.m. this past Saturday morning, multiple municipalities in Jackson responded to East Michigan Avenue in the City of Jackson for a report of three males brandishing firearms at The Chase
