Slippery road conditions possible for Thursday morning commute
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Jackson area: WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM EST THURSDAY… * WHAT…Mixed precipitation including freezing rain expected.
American 1 opening newest branch in Jackson
American 1 Credit Union is expanding in Jackson County with a brand-new full-service branch at 135 Robinson Road, attached to the new Kelly Fuels Mobil gas station. The doors open Wednesday, February 5. This marks the credit
Residents encouraged to apply for Citizen Police Academy
Applications are being accepted for the 2025 Citizen Police Academy on behalf of the Jackson Police Department and the Jackson County Office of the Sheriff from now until March 1. The CPA is aimed at citizens wanting
Hillsdale man sentenced for making threats on social media
A Hillsdale County man will spend about four months in jail for posting threatening messages on Facebook while out on parole. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Monday that 30-year-old Paul Hawkins, currently incarcerated at G. Robert
Jackson-based gang leader faces 10+ years behind bars
A Houston man has pleaded guilty to leading a violent Jackson-based street gang involved in fentanyl trafficking. Federal prosecutors say 28-year-old Tamarious “Poogi” Faulkner admitted in court Tuesday to running the “Thorough Bread Family,” a gang that
One dead following early morning house fire
One person is dead following an early morning house fire in Jackson. Jackson Assistant Fire Chief Tim Gonzales says crews responded around 2:30 a.m. Monday to a home on North Forbes Street near North Horton Street. When
Faster Horses Festival “paused” for 2025
The Faster Horses Festival, traditionally held annually in the summer at Michigan International Speedway, will not be taking place this year. According to the Festival’s social media post announcing the cancellation, they are taking the year off
Jonesville Middle School Student Arrested After Threatening to “Shoot Up” Classroom
A 14-year-old boy, who was also a Jonesville Middle School student, was arrested on Friday after threatening the school the previous day. According to Michigan State Police, the boy made the threat to another student, saying he
Former Hillsdale County Sheriff’s sergeant sentenced
A former Hillsdale County Sheriff’s sergeant will never serve in Michigan law enforcement again after pleading guilty to misconduct in office and assaulting a jail inmate. Ronald Leggitt was sentenced to two years’ probation and a week
Jackson Reptile Expo’s First Show of 2025 This Sunday
The Jackson Reptile Expo is having its first show of 2025 this weekend. From 10am to 3pm at the American 1 Event Center on February 2nd, a variety of reptiles will be on display. Jared Viitala spoke