Man Pleads No Contest to 2nd Degree Murder of Toddler in Jackson County Court
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — A man in Jackson County court has recently pled no contest to 2nd Degree Murder in relation to the 2022 death of a toddler. Jackson County Prosecutor Kelsey A. Guernsey reports that on
Teenage Passenger Dead After Fatal Jackson County Wrong-Way Crash
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — A Thursday evening wrong-way crash on South US-127 resulted in the death of a 16-year-old passenger in Jackson County. Sheriff Gary Schuette reports that deputies from the Jackson County Office of the Sheriff
Jackson County Commissioners Send Proposed Strategic Plan Back for Further Review
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The Jackson County Board of Commissioners decided to send a proposed Strategic Plan for the county back to the County Administrator’s Office for further analysis during their meeting on Tuesday. The plan was
Jackson Interfaith Shelter Announces Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Family Shelter
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Jackson Interfaith Shelter (JIS) will celebrate a major milestone in its mission to serve neighbors experiencing homelessness with a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Family Shelter on Wednesday, March 18, at 3:00 p.m.
Public Comment Format Changed for Jackson County Board Meetings
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The format for public comment at Jackson County board meetings have been changed following a split vote approval from the Jackson County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday. The first round of public comment
City of Jackson to Give Up to 100 Free Ring Doorbell Cameras With “Eyes on the Block” Program
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The City of Jackson has announced the launch of their “Eyes on the Block” program in Wards 1 and 2, in which up to 100 Ring doorbell cameras with a 1-year subscription will
Jackson Juvenile Bound to Trial On Murder Charge for Fatal Shooting of a 16-Year-Old
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — A 13-year-old juvenile has been bound to trial on charges of first-degree premeditated murder and felony firearm in relation to a fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy in the City of Jackson. Jackson
Planning NEXT Now Involved in Three Jackson-Area Planning Initiatives Following City Council Contract Approval
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The City of Jackson will partner with Planning NEXT (based out of Columbus, Ohio) for the creation of a new master plan for the city, which has not been changed since 2016. The
City of Jackson Enters 3-Year Financial Contribution Agreement With Rx Kids
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The City of Jackson entered a 3-year financial contribution agreement with the Rx Kids program on Tuesday (February 10). Rx Kids is a cash prescription program for pregnant moms. The program says they
Fatal Traffic Crash Involving Semi in Summit Township Remains Under Investigation
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Deputies from the Jackson County Office of the Sheriff (JCSO) are investigating a fatal multi-vehicle traffic crash that occurred on the afternoon of Monday, February 9. At approximately 12:41 p.m., JCSO deputies, along