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Millage proposal to fix Jackson County Jail goes to ballot in August
As Election Day approaches, a Jackson Public Safety millage promises to replace a crumbling jail, and the Jackson County Sheriff's Office hopes to educate the community on what they call "inadequate conditions" in the facility.
Republicans face off in 5-way race for Grass Lake trustee seat
JACKSON COUNTY, MI - A group of five Republicans are vying for trustee seats in Grass Lake Township in the upcoming Aug. 6 primary election. Current Grass Lake Township trustees Scott Bray and Tina Bednarski-Lynch are in the running to maintain their seats, facing newcomers Brent Koors, Mathew Rentfrow and Blake Wyant.
5 Republicans vie for trustee seats in Leoni Township in August election
JACKSON COUNTY, MI - A race to fill four trustee seats in Leoni Township will pit three incumbents against two newcomers on the Aug. 6 primary ballot. Current trustees Mike Hill, Jerry Cox and Ron Kinch are seeking to keep their seats on the township board, while Russ Jennings and Mickey Ballance aim to join it.
Early voting for primary election set to begin in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, MI - Early voting for the Aug. 6 primary election opens Saturday in Jackson County. Changes approved by Michigan voters in the November 2022 election allow all registered voters to cast ballots starting the second Saturday before an election and ending the Sunday before the election. Registered Jackson...
Patio parties return, car crashes into church: Jackson headlines July 20-25
JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Patio parties are back at the Ella Sharp Museum ready for people to kick back and have a good time. Here is that headline and some more you might have missed this week. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Proposed Jackson School District millage aims to provide programs for children, seniors
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Early voting begins Saturday for many local communities. Voters in the Jackson School District will decide on a millage increase to provide programming for both children and seniors. The millage provides social events like summer camps and sports. Last approved in 2014, Jackson Public School’s millage...
Where to find warmest water at Lower Michigan beaches this weekend
The surface water temperatures are warming up nicely on Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. The satellite temperature imagery this morning shows where we can find some nice beach water temperatures at Lower Michigan beaches. The water temperature can vary quickly at your favorite Lake Michigan or Lake Huron beach. Imagine...
Back to School Blast providing assistance to families in need
JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) - As students are getting ready to say goodbye to their summer freedom, parents are saying so-long to a good chunk of their paycheck. Getting your kids ready for school can be expensive and parents say community events make a difference. “This is going to be a...
Tom Hess Wins PBA50 Monacelli Championship
Jackson, Michigan – After several weeks of not quite feeling like himself or performing like he knows he is capable of, Tom Hess is back. The game has a way of humbling you sometimes. Hess felt that way after failing to cash for the first time this season in West Virginia, then missing the cut by just one pin at the Bud Moore PBA50 Players Championship.
These Kids Have All Gone Missing This Month in Michigan
This month alone, four children have gone missing in Michigan, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. If you recognize any of the children below, please call 911 or 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST). These Kids Have Gone Missing This Month in Michigan. Take a look below, and see if...
Are You Obligated To Follow Official Detours When Road Construction Strikes Michigan?
Road construction is a fact of life, particularly in the summer months across Michigan that become road work season. In many of those construction zones, the road is closed fully and drivers are forced to take a detour. So the question is, must you take the official routed detour? Do states like Michigan have laws on the books that would force drivers to take those routes?
Michigan Ranks No. 1 For Most Citizens Living in Financial Distress
It's tough out here. No matter where you go, people are struggling to make ends meet. Unfortunately, here in Michigan, too many people are struggling even to find the slightest bit of financial comfort. According to a study from WalletHub, Michigan ranked as the No. 1 city with the most...
Michigan One Of Nation’s Best For Middle Class Home Buyers
The home buying scene has not been great to those that have become adults in the last 15 years as the market continues to rise with no imminent crash in sight. For some young adults owning their own home is something they feel could never happen while others are clinging on to their houses because it's too expensive to move in the current housing climate.
EV road trip update: We’re home after more than 1,000 miles in an EV
Last updated: Saturday, July 27 at 10:59 a.m. Follow along as Bridge Michigan’s Paula Gardner, Kelly House and Asha Lewis take a 1,000-mile trek around Lake Michigan in a rented EV. Check here throughout the day for their latest adventures. Why are we doing a road trip? Why did...
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