Four Suspects Apprehended in Relation to February Hanover-Horton Armed Robbery

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The Jackson County Office of the Sheriff (JCSO) has announced that four arrests have been made in relation to an armed robbery that took place in the Hanover-Horton area last month. Sheriff Gary
City of Jackson Amends $1M Grant Budget for Housing Commission Elevator Repairs and 100 Homes Down Payment Assistance

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Jackson City Council has approved a budget amendment for a $1 million State of Michigan grant that was received in 2024. The funds are to be split between the City of Jackson, the
City of Jackson to Resume Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Reconstruction March 9

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The City of Jackson says they will resume Phase 2 of the Martin Luther King Jr. Drive reconstruction project beginning March 9, continuing planned infrastructure improvements between High Street and South Street. Phase
JPD Traffic Stop Results in Multiple Arrests for Weapons Charges

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — One man and one teenage male were arrested on weapons charges and more after a traffic stop in which the passenger of the vehicle fled the scene. This past Wednesday evening (March 4),
Consumers Energy to Contact Seniors for Assistance on Their Heating Bills

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — This year’s winter in Michigan has led to higher heating use, resulting in increased heating bills to customers statewide. Consumers Energy says they are focusing on supporting seniors who may be struggling with
Two JPS High School Head Coaches Earn SEC White Coach of the Year

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Two head coaches with Jackson Public Schools (JPS) have been named as SEC White Division Coach of the Year. Head boys basketball coach Phillip Thompson earned SEC White Basketball Coach of the Year
Jackson County Commissioners Amend and Approve Strategic Plan

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The Jackson County Board of Commissioners made some amendments to and ultimately approved the Jackson County Strategic Plan at their Tuesday morning Study Session (March 3). The plan was sent back to the Administrator’s
Third Suspect Now in Custody for May 2025 Jackson County Homicide

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The Jackson County Office of the Sheriff (JCSO) has announced that all three suspects in relation to a May 2025 homicide that resulted in the death of Anthony Owens Jr. are in police
US-127 Intermittent Lane Closures at Michigan Avenue Sunday Morning

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced that they have issued a permit to Consumers Energy for utility work on US-127 at Michigan Avenue in Jackson County starting early Sunday morning (March
Accelerate Jackson Holds Annual 2025 Recap Breakfast at Jackson College

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Accelerate Jackson County (formerly The Enterprise Group of Jackson) held their annual recap breakfast at Bert Walker Hall located in the campus of Jackson College. Local business and community leaders gathered to hear
