NewsTalk 970 / 101.5

11/22/2024

🎙 Greg O'Connor's final segment this morning on NewsTalk 970AM/101.5FM - listen here. 🔉

If you missed it, this is how Greg wrapped up his 50+ year career.  

11/22/2024

Hear Lumen Christi Catholic School Coach Brogan's comments here, and tune in for the action Saturday at 1 p.m. on NewsTalk 970AM/101.5FM and WKHM.com.

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM, Greg O’Connor) — Lumen Christi (11-1) battles Marine City (10-2) Saturday, November 23 at 1 p.m. from Novi High School in the D6 Semi-Final. Legendary coach Herb Brogan goes for career win #420, behind

11/21/2024

11/21/2024

Exciting week ahead for Harvesting Jackson's Best! We’re honored to welcome the South Michigan Food Bank to talk about their amazing community initiatives this giving season. Catch all the details on NewsTalk 970 / 101.5 this Saturday at 10am!

11/21/2024

Squares for the Thanksgiving Lions game are full! Keep an eye on FoxSports1019.com/lions for the grid to be posted soon, and tune in to Fox Sports 101.9 FM for the big game!

Special thanks to our Lions Squares partners OmniSource Michigan, Deer Run Golf Course, Lomar Machine & Tool, Blair's Car Care, and B.Campbell Excavating.

11/21/2024

Hear from County Commissioners Steve Shotwell, Phil Duckham, John Willis, and City Mayor Daniel Mahoney on budget cuts

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM, Greg O’Connor) — The failure of the road patrol millage has Jackson County in a bind, and many cuts are on the table for the upcoming budget. A scenario being tossed around: grab some

11/21/2024

🚨SIGN-UP IS NOW OPEN!!🚨 enter at the link below to claim a square and a chance at $100 cash (or more)!

Squares will be randomly assigned to the first 100 people who enter. $100 cash prize per quarter. Special thanks to our Lions Squares partners: Omni, Deer Run Golf Course, Lomar Machine & Tool, Blair's Car Care, and B.Campbell Excavating.

Be one of 100 lucky people who get a spot on our “Lions Squares” for Thanksgiving day! It’s completely free to sign up. Names will be randomly assigned on the grid, and thanks to the help of

11/20/2024

11/20/2024

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Greg O'Connor and wish him well in retirement!

11/20/2024

Honoring a local legend today. Congratulations to radio icon GOC on his retirement. Thanks for your contributions to our community. Wishing you a happy and healthy retirement!

11/20/2024

Sr. Pastor of The Church of God, Lee Hampton, has been named winner of the 2025 MLK Medal of Service Award from Jackson College

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM, Greg O’Connor) — Sr. Pastor of The Church of God, Lee Hampton, has been named winner of the 2025 MLK Medal of Service Award from Jackson College, and told WKHM he was humbled:  

11/20/2024

GOC’s retirement week continues with surprises on the County National Bank Show

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — On the County National Bank show Tuesday, some surprises for Greg O’Connor including his wife Therese. Therese has been with County National Bank for a long time, and appeared on the County National

11/19/2024

Christoff and Sons Floor Covering Bridge Art Project getting off the ground (literally) today:

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM, Greg O’Connor) — The Bridge Art Project gets off the ground today (November 19) at Christoff & Sons, 400 N. Mechanic St. — literally. The lifting of the large beam takes place around 11

11/19/2024

The County is on the hunt for an assistant Jackson County Fair manager.

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM, Greg O’Connor) — Longtime Jackson County Fair Manager Denise Owens retired last year, and now the County will call on two people to run the fair. Business and Facilities Manager Emily Thomas will be

11/19/2024

Shawna Tello joins Greg O'Connor on WKHM for a Jackson YMCA construction update:

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM, Greg O’Connor) — With the Jackson YMCA heading into phase two of the rebuild, there is some bad news: swimming pool access will be limited. However, there is good news, says CEO Shawna Tello:

11/19/2024

The Country Club of Jackson is closing in on their 100th birthday and Ron Beurmann's last summer before he retires

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM, Greg O’Connor) — The Country Club of Jackson is closing in on their 100th birthday and is having very exciting times right now according to longtime PGA Director of Golf Ron Beurmann:   The

11/18/2024

While we do some work on our towers the 970 AM signal will be powered down for a short time this afternoon. 101.5 FM is still on the air