City of Jackson Postpones Decision on Water and Sewer Rate Hikes
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — On the agenda for Tuesday evening’s City of Jackson Council meeting was a resolution on the approval of a water and sewer rate hike that would increase the average City resident’s quarterly bill
State Representative Kathy Schmaltz Discusses New Funding for Jackson Recreation Areas and Recent House Legislation
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — State Representative Kathy Schmaltz’s bill that would name a section of US-127 in honor of Second Lieutenant Roosevelt Stiger, one of the Tuskegee Airmen that was from Jackson, has passed the House of
Jackson Mayor Daniel Mahoney Speaks On Recent Outburst of Gun Violence
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — With the recent fatalities involving gun violence this past weekend in the Jackson area, questions around community safety naturally begin to arise. Daniel Mahoney, the Mayor of the City of Jackson, was recently
Jackson Man Sentenced to 35-50 Years for 2012 Sexual Assault
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Jackson County man Curtis Lee Fleming was recently sentenced by Judge John McBain to 35-50 years in prison for 1st Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct. In 2019, the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office was awarded
Jackson County Law Enforcement Awarded by Police Officers Association of Michigan
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Five members of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office were honored on Thursday by the Police Officers Association of Michigan (P.O.A.M.) at their annual conference in Grand Rapids. Detective Mark Easter and Deputies Thomas
Accident Claims Life of 17-Year-Old Driver
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — A tragic crash in Leoni Township has claimed the life of a 17-year-old Jackson resident and left another juvenile critically injured. According to a press release from the Blackman-Leoni Department of Public Safety,
Former Jackson High Football Player Signs with Canadian Team
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — A former Jackson High standout is taking his football talents north of the border. Linebacker Micah Cretsinger has signed with the Ottawa RedBlacks of the Canadian Football League. The Saginaw Valley State alum
2025 is Final Year for Country Boots & Bands
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — After nearly six years of bringing country stars to Jackson County, Country Boots & Bands says 2025 will be its final season. Founder Scott Vitale says rising costs and competition from bigger cities
Man Charged With Murder in Relation to Recent Jackson Shooting Death
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Jackson County Prosecutor Kelsey Guernsey reports that Joseph Gabriel O’Rourke has been arraigned on the charges of Open Murder, Weapons- Carrying Concealed, and Weapons- Felony Firearm. The maximum possible penalty for Open Murder
State Representative Sara Lightner Talks State Budget, E-Bots, and Upcoming Vote on Biological Sports Bills
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — After last week’s State Revenue Estimating Conference, State Representative Sara Lightner said it certainly was not “rosy” but she feels they should still be able to accomplish what they want to in the