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Iran president& #039;s wife denies UN findings that protesters were killed in turmoil after Mahsa Amini& #039;s death
ABC News (TEHRAN) — In a new interview, the wife of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi repeated claims by her country’s officials that the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini last fall was the result of a preexisting illness —
Africa& #039;s white rhino population rebounds for 1st time in a decade, new figures show
Martin Harvey/Getty Images (LONDON) — African rhino populations are increasing despite poaching and habitat loss, new figures from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) show. The new figures, released Thursday, highlight that protection and biological
The Northwest Mountie Marching Band is at TSC on Airport Road until noon offering free car washes! All donations go right back to the band. Stop out and support if you can!
Royalty at Jackson High!
Homecoming at Jackson High tonight. The Vikings host the Grizzlies from Ypsilanti! Pregame at 6:45, kickoff at 7:00 on 970 AM/101.5 FM and online at wkhm.com
Former Italian President Giorgio Napolitano dies at 98
Antonio Masiello/Getty Images (LONDON) — Former Italian President Giorgio Napolitano, the first in the country’s history to be reelected to office, has died, according to the nation’s press service ANSA. He was 98. The former president, who
It& #039;s a kayak with a gr***de launcher. And it could be a game-changer in Ukraine.
Courtesy of Adamant Verf (KYIV, Ukraine) — In a quiet bay of the Dnipro River, a one-hour drive from Kyiv, a group of Ukrainian engineers and special forces soldiers tested what they believe can be a game-changer
Canada-India relations strain over killing of Sikh separatist leader
EVAN VUCCI/POOL/AFP via Getty Images (LONDON) — The diplomatic breach between Canada and India over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader near Vancouver has widened as both countries expelled one of the other’s diplomats and India
Bone Island Grille goes to new owners Monday
Photo: Facebook | Bone Island Grille Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — It’s the end of an era in the Jackson restaurant business — Karen Druschal and Frank Slaby, longtime owners of the popular Bone Island Grille, have announced
Suspects arrested in bank robberies earlier this week
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — A 21-year-old man has been arrested by Jackson Police as part of the bank robbery spree earlier this week. The 21-year-old was allegedly driving the getaway vehicle and is also facing possible weapons
Tune in tonight for live coverage of Ypsilanti Community @ Jackson High, kickoff at 7pm on 970AM, 101.5FM or online at WKHM.com!
Iranian president& #039;s wife: Prison time for hijab law violations is & #039;out of respect for women& #039;
ABC News (LONDON) — The wife of the president of Iran defended a law passed this week designed to impose harsher sentences on women who do not wear hijabs in public, comparing the rules to “dress codes
Woman rescues Apple Watch from outhouse toilet... then gets rescued herself
Ga***rd, Mich. — A Michigan woman had to be rescued from an outhouse toilet — after she climbed down into it to retrieve her lost Apple Watch. Michigan State Police troopers were called out to a DNR
Three South African Navy personnel killed in submarine incident
pawel.gaul/Getty Images (LONDON) — Three South African Navy personnel have been pronounced dead, and one senior officer remains in critical condition, following a deadly incident at sea off the coast of Cape Town, the South African Department
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russian missile strikes hit multiple Ukrainian cities
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Russia has continued a nearly 19-month-long invasion of neighboring Ukraine. Recently, though, the Ukrainians have gone on a counteroffensive, fighting to reclaim occupied territory. Here’s how the news is developing. All times
Night has fallen and we're still rocking! Grass Lake Farmers Market
& #039;Humanity has opened the gates of hell,& #039; UN Secretary-General says of climate urgency
Li Rui/Xinhua via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered another speech critical of the failure to make progress on climate action. In the opening remarks for his Climate Ambition Summit, he said “humanity has
Grass Lake "Music in the Park" finale! The Look featuring Dave Edwards!
Zelenskyy avoids confrontation with Russian foreign minister in remarks before UN Security Council
Spencer Platt/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Volodymyr Zelenskyy avoided a potential face-off with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during the Ukrainian president’s first in-person appearance before the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday. Speaking via a translator, Zelenskyy
The JAMA & Jackson College Career Fair continues today from 4pm to 6pm in the Commonwealth Commerce Center main ballroom! There are companies looking to hire you today!
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says it wasn& #039;t burnout that led her to step down
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — After over five years as the prime minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern surprised the world in January when she announced that she would step down and not seek reelection, saying, “It’s
Police investigating 3 attempted bank robberies in Jackson
Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — The Jackson Police Department is investigating three attempted bank robberies in the Jackson area. The first was Tuesday, September 19th at the American 1 Credit Union on North Street. It is unclear at
Azerbaijan says it& #039;s halting offensive on disputed Armenian enclave Nagorno-Karabakh
KAREN MINASYAN/AFP via Getty Images (LONDON) — Azerbaijan has announced it is suspending its military offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh, after ethnic Armenian authorities in the disputed enclave agreed to lay down their arms in an apparent capitulation. Nagorno-Karabakh’s
Hydrant flushing in the City of Jackson to begin Monday
From the City of Jackson, Michigan: The annual Fall Hydrant Flushing Program from the Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin on Monday, Sept. 25 in the southwest section of the City and is expected to wrap-up
Asteroid that passes nearby could hit Earth in the future, NASA says
NASA (NEW YORK) — An asteroid NASA’s been tracking for nearly 25 years could impact Earth in the future, a new report reveals. First discovered in 1999, Bennu, the near-Earth asteroid, could possibly drift into the planet’s
Update: The North Street Branch will resume normal operations at 1:30 pm.
A robbery took place at our North Street Branch earlier today. Everyone is safe, and law enforcement is on site. The branch will remain closed until the investigation by law enforcement is complete. Our Home Office Branch, located at 718 E. Michigan Ave, and our Parnall Branch, located at 1521 W Parnall Rd, is open and ready to serve you.
To view additional branch locations, please visit american1cu.org/locations
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Ramp and bridge closures announced as part of ongoing Michigan roads project
From the office of the Governor: MDOT will close the ramp from northbound US-127 to westbound I-94 for pavement repairs. This work is part of MDOT’s ongoing $120 million investment to rebuild and widen I-94 near the Airport Road interchange to
Bell's Brewery launching new beer for Oberon lovers
Photo: Bell’s Brewery Something new is coming for Oberon lovers. West Michigan-based Bell’s Brewery has announced it will release a citrus wheat ale called Oberon Eclipse starting in October. The beer will be available through March when
Five detained Americans to be freed Monday, Iran Foreign Ministry says
Handout (TEHRAN, Iran) — Five Americans detained in Iran will be freed on Monday as part of a prisoner swap, according to the Iranian Foreign Ministry. The detained U.S. citizens being repatriated include Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi
World& #039;s largest food program is in & #039;desperate situation& #039; and running out of money as quickly as October
ABC News (WASHINGTON) — The U.N. World Food Program (WFP), the largest anti-hunger initiative around the globe, is grappling with the worst funding shortage in its 60-year history and “we are in a desperate situation,” Executive Director Cindy
Iranian authorities detain Mahsa Amini& #039;s father on 1-year anniversary of her death
Manuel Augusto Moreno/Getty Images (TEHRAN) — Iranian authorities detained the father of Mahsa Amini, the 22-year-old woman who died in police custody last year, as he left his home to visit his daughter’s grave on the first anniversary
Collapse of 2 dams in Libya floods leads to probe
Hamza Al Ahmar/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (DERNA, Libya) — Libya’s chief prosecutor announced Friday he has ordered an investigation into the collapse of two overwhelmed dams during the catastrophic floods — and whether better maintenance could have
Viva Mexico!
Hispanic Heritage Festival organizers!
Hispanic Heritage Festival today at Horace Blackman Park in Downtown Jackson from Noon til 9:30 PM! A lot of food vendors! Live performances! Fun for the whole family.
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Ribbon cutting with Jackson County Chamber of Commerce at County National Bank & Jackson Community Foundation.
Tedders Family and Implant Dentistry
Live from the MLK Diversity Breakfast at the New American 1 Event Center.
We wish you and yours a day of gratitude, reflection, and togetherness.
📣 It's time to announce the winner of our Fall home improvement prize package!
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