Jackson Public Schools Board of Education to Consider the Removal of Board V.P. Derek Dobies

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — On the evening of Thursday, June 5, the Jackson Public Schools (JPS) Board of Education held a Special Meeting in relation to the language of the Employment Agreement between the Board and new
Fire Displaces Leoni Township Family From Home
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — On the morning of Thursday, June 5, fire and emergency crews responded to the 4400 block of Donnely Road for a report of smoke coming from the roof of a single-family home. When
NASCAR Cup Series Drivers Comment on Upcoming Race at Michigan International Speedway
Brooklyn, Mich. (WKHM) — With NASCAR coming to Michigan International Speedway this weekend, McKibbin Media Group has been able to speak with multiple Cup Series drivers as they prepare for the FireKeepers Casino 400 on Sunday. Michigan
20th Annual Art, Beer & Wine Festival is This Saturday at Ella Sharp Museum
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Ella Sharp Museum’s 20th annual Art, Beer & Wine Festival is happening on Saturday from 2 – 7 p.m. This community tradition stands as one of Jackson’s largest tasting events and Ella Sharp
Emergency Closure for Benn Rd. Bridge, Built in 1939
From the Department of Transportation — Jackson County, MI: The Jackson County Department of Transportation (JCDOT) has issued an emergency closure of the Benn Road Bridge between Gardner Road and Stepladder Road. Based on a recent inspection,
Jackson Native Debuts in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Reaume Brothers Racing is adding a Jackson native to their lineup. Morgen Baird will make his debut with the team in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 22 Ford F-150 in
Nate Smith Cancels June Performances, Including Pre-Race Show at MIS
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Country star Nate Smith has canceled all of his June performances, including his pre-race concert at Michigan International Speedway. Smith was scheduled to take the stage Sunday, June 8, before the Firekeepers Casino
16-Year-Old Boy in Critical Condition After Being Shot in the Head

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — A 16-year-old boy was shot in the head early Wednesday morning in Blackman Township. At around 1:28 a.m. on June 4, 2025, officers from the Blackman-Leoni Department of Public Safety were dispatched to
Jackson Man Arrested in Police Sting After Arranging to Meet Minor at Park
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — In Jackson, a local man is behind bars after a planned meeting with a minor turned out to be a police sting operation. 51-year-old Steven James Lally was arrested May 27 at Kiwanis
Tragic Accident with Live Power Line Leaves One Child Dead, One Injured
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — A tragic accident in Leslie Tuesday evening has left one young boy dead and another injured after what police are calling an electrocution incident. Authorities say two juvenile males came into contact with
