Two Jackson school districts are closed today as police investigate possible threat
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Jackson Public Schools and East Jackson Community Schools announced closures for Friday, Feb. 7, after staff received reports of a potential school shooting. East Jackson Superintendent Jeff Punches said the threat surfaced shortly
Jackson Police Chief Elmer Hitt Comments on Retirement and Incoming Chief Christopher Simpson
Elmer Hitt, the current Chief of Police with the Jackson Police Department, has announced that he will be retiring this month. Hitt talked with WKHM about the process of making this decision and the final day of
Gilbert Chocolates is Celebrating 125 Years in Jackson
The 125-year anniversary party for one of Jackson’s most historic businesses, Gilbert Chocolates, is happening on Saturday from 12-2pm at their downtown location on 233 N. Jackson Street. Owners Brian and Sally Krichbaum spoke with WKHM to
Book Launch Event for The Surprising Automotive Heritage of Jackson, Michigan This Satuday
The Jackson County Michigan Historical Society is holding a book launch event at the Ye Old Carriage Shop Museum on 3538 Henderson Road in Spring Arbor. From noon until 1pm on February 8, they will be showing
The Southern Michigan Wolves Will Take the Gridiron for Brooklyn in 2025
A new semi-pro football team has arrived in Brooklyn for the 2025 season by the name of the Southern Michigan Wolves. Owner and Head Coach Steven Gossett joined AM Jackson to discuss the team, including on the
Two Arrests Made, Large Amounts of Illegal Drugs Seized in MSP Operation in Albion
On Wednesday, Michigan State Police announced that Southwest Enforcement Team detectives, an MSP K9 team with Fifth District troopers, and Battle Creek Police executed multiple search warrants in Albion. The operation targeted a known drug dealer in
Jackson College to build Center for Applied Technologies
With demand for growing energy and sustainability professionals, Jackson College is launching a new cutting-edge learning facility. The college announced plans for a Center for Applied Technologies, aimed at expanding programs in utilities, energy, and modern industry.
JCISD Valentine’s Day Themed Book Giveaway This Saturday
The JCISD will be hosting their Valentine’s Day themed book giveaway on Saturday from 10am-1pm, and for the first time it’s at their Central Campus at 1226 S. Wisner St (formerly Frost Elementary). Sandy White and Maeghan
Jackson Mayor Daniel Mahoney Comments on Jackson Gang Sentencings
The sentencing of Tamarious Faulkner, the 28-year-old Houston man that pled guilty to running the “Thorough Bread Family” gang that trafficked fentanyl in and around Jackson, is scheduled for April 29. He faces at least 10 years
Jackson Magazine teams up with JCCA for February edition
The February edition of Jackson Magazine is out and about, and also available online. This month they’ve teamed up with the Jackson Commercial Contractors Association. Jennifer Cronkhite from Jackson Magazine told WKHM their feature article highlights a