Michigan Center School District Hiring at Transportation Positions Amidst Bus Staffing Shortage

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The Michigan Center School District is hiring at multiple positions in their transportation department in the midst of a bus staffing shortage. Michigan Center says they were unable to run multiple bus routes
Jackson Public Schools Will Interview Candidates to Fill Board of Education Vacancy

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Jackson Public Schools (JPS) needs to fill a vacancy on their Board of Education that was created after the resignation of Board President Shalanda Hunt, who was recently elected to Jackson City Council.
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Experience Jackson Announce New Appointment

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Experience Jackson have announced the hiring of Melissa Burgett, who takes on the role of Vice President of Community and Business Engagement for the Chamber and
City of Hillsdale Receives Competitive MDOT Grant for Industrial Drive

Hillsdale, Mich. (WKHM) — The City of Hillsdale will receive a 2027 fiscal year Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF) Category F grant of up to $375,000 for resurfacing work on Industrial Drive from Beck Road to Mechanic
2025 Jackson Police Ham Giveaway at American 1 Event Center

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Police officers with the Jackson Police Department (JPD) and a local Jackson company are helping Jackson families get a free ham for the holiday season. The JPD’s Ham Drive-Thru event is happening Wednesday,
US-127 Intermittent Closures for Permit Work Early Morning Dec. 14 in Jackson

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has issued a permit to Consumers Energy for utility work on US-127 between M-50 and South Street in Jackson. The work will occur in the early morning
Road Rage Incident Leads to Fatal Jackson County Crash

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Michigan State Police (MSP) has released details regarding a fatal crash involving pedestrians following a road rage incident that occurred in late November. On November 28, at approximately 6:07 p.m., troopers from the
City of Jackson Pauses Water Shutoffs for Nonpayment Following Tech Problems

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The City of Jackson will not be completing any water shutoffs for people who have not paid their water bill this month following a “perfect storm” of technological issues with services utilized by
Mental Health Court Services Brought Back to Jackson County District Court

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The 12th District Court in Jackson County is once again providing a Mental Health Court as they previously did from 2008-2021 before, according to county documents, COVID-era staffing and service issues made its
17th Annual Michigan International Speedway Charity Event on December 6

Irish Hills, Mich. (WKHM) — Update: MIS has announced that, due to snow on the track, they will not be able to hold the driving portion of the event this Saturday. MIS will still be accepting food
