Jackson Mayor comments on South Side grocery store plans
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The City of Jackson has made it known that they’re working with the MLK Corridor Improvement Authority on putting a new grocery store in the City’s south side. Jackson Mayor Daniel Mahoney said
Consumers Energy attending Home & Garden Show this weekend
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — One of the booths that attendees of the upcoming Home & Garden Show can look forward to visiting is Consumers Energy. Brian Wheeler with Consumers was here at WKHM giving the rundown on
Cascades Humane Society offering 28 free spay & neuter surgeries
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The Cascades Humane Society will be giving away 28 free spay & neuter surgeries in recognition of February as National Spay and Neuter Month. Nicole Hamann was glad to share the details of
JPS faces $4 million budget gap, layoffs likely
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Jackson Public Schools is facing a $4 million budget gap, and Superintendent Jeff Beal says staff reductions are likely. At a recent board meeting, he estimated up to 35 teaching positions could be
Parents and Students Rally in Jackson, Urging Rep. Walberg to Oppose Education Cuts
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — A group of parents, students, and education advocates rallied outside Congressman Tim Walberg’s Jackson office Tuesday, urging him to oppose potential cuts to the U.S. Department of Education. During the demonstration, a small
Hillsdale Hospital to host American Red Cross blood drive
Hillsdale, Mich. (WKHM) — Hillsdale Hospital will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross at Hillsdale United Brethren Church on Tuesday, February 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donors of all blood types
MLK Jr. Drive in Jackson to receive upgrades
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Big changes are coming to Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Jackson. The “Martin Luther King Reimagined” project will upgrade the one-mile stretch between Morrell and South Streets. With a $7.5 million budget,
Springport Police Dept. make weapons/drug bust during traffic stop
According to Springport Township Police Dept., on Friday, February 14 at approximately 4:15 p.m., STPD officers made a traffic stop on Stark Rd. near M-99 in Springport Township for a traffic violation. During the stop, officers observed
Police chase ends in arrest without further incident
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — At around 7:15 p.m. on Friday evening, a Jackson County Deputy recognized a subject at the Buddy’s in Summit Township who had a felony warrant for illegally carrying a concealed weapon. A field
Jackson County secures grant to expand trail system
Jackson County is moving forward with plans to close a key gap in its trail system, bringing a statewide pathway one step closer to completion. County officials say construction could start as early as April to connect