JCDOT Announces Trist Road Closure

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The Jackson County Department of Transportation (JCDOT) is notifying the public of a road closure on Trist Rd. between Wild Turkey Rd. and Moeckel Rd. due to a culvert failure. The closure takes
After months of cuts, State Department says it's officially shuttering USAID

Ezra Acayan/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The State Department said Friday it was officially shuttering the U.S. Agency for International Development, in what could deal a final blow to the beleaguered foreign aid agency. In a memo distributed
Spring is in the air for People for the Parks and Trails

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Spring is here, and that means the 2025 volunteer season for People for the Parks and Trails (PPT) is about to begin in Jackson. The group’s Spring Kickoff Event is taking place Saturday,
City ramps up efforts to replace lead service lines

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Jackson’s efforts to replace lead service lines are ramping up in 2025. Last year, 379 lines were replaced — more than triple the number from 2023. The city also says they reached a
Inflation held steady in February, according to Fed's preferred gauge

Spencer Platt/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Inflation held steady in February compared to a year ago, according to a release from the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge of price increases. The reading matched economists’ expectations. Consumer prices climbed
Dozens missing as massive 7.7 quake rocks Myanmar and Thailand

Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images (LONDON) — An earthquake with a 7.7 magnitude has rocked Southeast Asia on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. USGS is reporting the epicenter of the quake was in Mandalay, Myanmar, but
Northbound lane of S. West Ave closing to traffic March 31

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — A busy street in Jackson will see traffic impacts from tree removals. The City of Jackson Engineering Division is closing the northbound lane of S. West Avenue between Glenwood Avenue and Union Street
April Fools 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Kory C Wittman II Memorial

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The April Fools’ 5K Run/Walk is happening on the first week of April. Jeff and Tina Beagle had the chance to join AM Jackson to share the event information with our listeners:
Chamber CEO Ryan Tarrant shares 20-year vision

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce says they have a vision for the next 20 years that centers Jackson as a resurgent community. Chamber CEO Ryan Tarrant made those thoughts clear on AM
Scoreboard roundup — 3/27/25

(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONSpurs 116, Cavaliers 124Mavericks 101, Magic 92Pacers 162, Wizards 109Hawks 112, Heat 122Lakers 117, Bulls 119Grizzlies 104, Thunder 125Rockets 121, Jazz 110Trail Blazers 107,