State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz discusses package of education bills

A package of bills focused on education in the state of Michigan was recently introduced to the House. State Representative Kathy Schmaltz was on AM Jackson this past Friday discussing how one of the bills would require
M50 Quickstop asks for help identifying break-in suspect
On Sunday morning, the M50-Quickstop located at 8131 Woodward Road asked for the public’s help on social media with identifying a vehicle that was involved in a break-in at the store. A video of surveillance camera footage
Jackson College Announces Response to Federal Directives

Jackson College says they have undertaken a number of important updates to its institutional practices and programs resulting from recent federal directives, including Executive Orders from President Donald Trump, a Dear Colleague Letter from the U.S. Department
Man Arrested in Summit Township After Threatening Family
Just after 10:45pm on Saturday night, all Jackson County units responded to 18th Street in Summit Township for shots fired inside of a residence. Based on caller information an unidentified man had earlier threatened to kill his
Wind Advisory in effect Saturday from 2 a.m. til 8 p.m.

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for our listening area from 2 a.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, March 15. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55
Relay for Life of Jackson County kicks off with celebration at Cascades Manor
The Jackson Relay for Life season has officially started in Jackson with the Kickoff celebration taking place last night at Cascades Manor. Longtime Relay volunteer and one of the leads for this year’s relay, Sue Stevens, said
DDA hosting Ides of March Toga Crawl Saturday
The Jackson Downtown Development Authority is putting together their Ides of March Toga Crawl on Saturday, March 15, with 11 participating bars and restaurants. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. at Grand River Brewery. Executive Director of the
Suspect faces multiple charges in connection with January threat to Hillsdale schools
A man accused of making threats that led to a two-day closure of all Hillsdale district schools is heading to trial. Kevin Noah Minder, 29, was bound over to the Hillsdale County Circuit Court on March 12
Burn ban in effect for Blackman and Leoni Townships
Jackson County Fire Departments have been inundated with grass fires this week. With the warm, dry weather and gusty winds expected in the coming days, the Blackman-Leoni Department of Public Safety has issued a burn ban. Effective
Man Found Guilty of Home Invasion, Criminal Sexual Conduct and Stalking in Jackson Court
According to Jackson County Prosecutor Kelsey Guernsey, a jury has found Raymond Leon Allen guilty on charges of 1st Degree Home Invasion, 2nd Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, and Stalking. The charges are in relation to multiple incidents
