Communities Vote ‘Yes’ for Millages
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — It’s a yes from every community in Jackson County last night facing a millage at the polls yesterday. The Leoni Public Safety Millage Renewal passed with over 61% of the vote, 1,205 yes
JPS Names Jeremy Patterson New Superintendent
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Jackson Public Schools is naming one of its own as the district’s next superintendent. Jeremy Patterson, currently the assistant superintendent of secondary curriculum, will drop the “assistant” and take over the job starting
Jonesville Crash Claims Life of 18-Year-Old Passenger
Hillsdale, Mich. (WKHM) — An 18-year-old man was killed in a crash on Monday night in Hillsdale County. Michigan State Police say it happened around 7 p.m. near Genesee and Bunn Roads in Jonesville. A 16-year-old driver
MDOC Employee Sues, Alleges Sexual Coercion and Retaliation by Former Spokesperson
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — A Michigan Department of Corrections employee has filed a lawsuit claiming she was coerced into a sexual relationship with her supervisor, then punished after coming forward. Lisa Gass is suing former MDOC spokesperson
Hillsdale Man Pleads Guilty to School Threats
Hillsdale, Mich. (WKHM) — A Hillsdale man has pleaded guilty to making threats that forced the closure of an entire school district earlier this year. Kevin Noah Minder admitted in court to threatening violence with a firearm
12th District Court to Close for Training Friday, May 9
The 12th Judicial District Court will conduct in-service training on Friday, May 9, 2025, and will be closed to the public. All public services will be unavailable during this time. However, many services and case information may
Consumers Breaks Ground on Solar Project in Jackson
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Work is officially underway on a new solar energy project in Jackson County. Consumers Energy broke ground Friday on the Blackman Solar Gardens — a 30-acre site near Blackman and County Farm Roads.
Jackson Public Schools Appoints New Athletic Director
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Jackson Public Schools has announced the appointment of Chris Hoover as the district’s new Athletic Director. A 1991 graduate of Jackson High School, Mr. Hoover returns to his alma mater with more than
Firefighter Shortage Leads to Temporary Closure of Summit Township Fire Station
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — A firefighter shortage led to the temporary closure of Fire Station 2 in Summit Township on Wednesday. The station was shut down from 4 to 9 p.m. due to staffing shortages. Township Supervisor
Jackson Court Sentences Man to 12-35 Years for Sexual Assault and Home Invasion
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Jackson Circuit Court Judge Thomas Wilson has sentenced defendant Raymond Leon Allen on counts of First Degree Home Invasion (7-20 years), Second Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (5-15 years), and Stalking (credit for time