City of Jackson Water and Sewer Rates to Increase Over Next Two Fiscal Years

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — During Tuesday evening’s City of Jackson Council meeting, Council approved a resolution to increase the water and sewer rates by a total of $33 per quarterly bill for the average City resident, as
Jackson Chamber Recommends Solution for City After Parking Meter Plan Fails

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce has released a new recommendation to help the City of Jackson tackle a major shortfall in parking infrastructure funding — offering an alternative to more costly proposals.
Uncle Phil’s BBQ to Support Local Causes Thursday, June 12
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Thursday, June 12, from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. one of Jackson’s long-standing traditions will be taking place: Uncle Phil’s Barbecue. This year the event is supporting Junior Achievement, Lumen Christi Catholic School,
Monday Morning I-94 Crash Results in the Death of Two People

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — A recent vehicle crash in Jackson County resulted in the death of two individuals. At around 9:10 a.m. on Monday June 9, 2025, authorities responded to a crash involving a box truck and
BREAKING: Westbound I-94 Shut Down After Serious Crash

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Westbound I-94 is shut down this morning following a serious crash involving a large box truck and a gravel hauler. The crash happened under the Airport Road overpass near mile marker 136 in
State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz Updates WKHM on Latest Legislation

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Last week, the Michigan House of Representatives unanimously voted in favor of a bill that would enshrine the new budget transparency measures the House put in place this year into state law so
Jefferson Rd. Bridge Maintenance may Delay Traffic on U.S. 127

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Drivers in Jackson County should be prepared for delays on U.S. 127 this week as bridge maintenance begins near Jefferson Road. Starting at 7 a.m. Tuesday, one lane in each direction on U.S.
Arrest Made in Connection With Recent Blackman Township Shooting

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — A 22-year-old Jackson man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred on Wednesday, June 4 at Peacock Walk in Blackman Township that resulted in a 16-year-old boy suffering a gunshot
Consumers Looking to Offload Hydroelectric Dams

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Consumers Energy has officially entered negotiations to sell its fleet of 13 hydroelectric dams, calling them too expensive to keep operating. The dams span five rivers in Michigan, including the Au Sable, Muskegon,
Cascades Splash Pad Celebrates Opening Day
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Today is the opening day for the Kiwanis Splash Pad at Cascades Park. Dennis DaPra, Kiwanian in Good Standing, recently told WKHM that role the Kiwanians have in making sure that the kids
