Ex-interpreter who stole millions from Shohei Ohtani sentenced to 57 months in federal fraud case

(krisanapong detraphiphat/Getty Images) (LOS ANGELES) — Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for MLB star Shohei Ohtani, was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison on Thursday on charges related to stealing nearly $17 million from the Dodgers
Jackson Police Chief Elmer Hitt Comments on Retirement and Incoming Chief Christopher Simpson

Elmer Hitt, the current Chief of Police with the Jackson Police Department, has announced that he will be retiring this month. Hitt talked with WKHM about the process of making this decision and the final day of
Gilbert Chocolates is Celebrating 125 Years in Jackson

The 125-year anniversary party for one of Jackson’s most historic businesses, Gilbert Chocolates, is happening on Saturday from 12-2pm at their downtown location on 233 N. Jackson Street. Owners Brian and Sally Krichbaum spoke with WKHM to
Book Launch Event for The Surprising Automotive Heritage of Jackson, Michigan This Satuday

The Jackson County Michigan Historical Society is holding a book launch event at the Ye Old Carriage Shop Museum on 3538 Henderson Road in Spring Arbor. From noon until 1pm on February 8, they will be showing
The Southern Michigan Wolves Will Take the Gridiron for Brooklyn in 2025

A new semi-pro football team has arrived in Brooklyn for the 2025 season by the name of the Southern Michigan Wolves. Owner and Head Coach Steven Gossett joined AM Jackson to discuss the team, including on the
Two Arrests Made, Large Amounts of Illegal Drugs Seized in MSP Operation in Albion

On Wednesday, Michigan State Police announced that Southwest Enforcement Team detectives, an MSP K9 team with Fifth District troopers, and Battle Creek Police executed multiple search warrants in Albion. The operation targeted a known drug dealer in
4 dead after DOD-contracted aircraft crashes in Philippines

Mark Wilson/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A DOD-contracted aircraft flying an “intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance” mission crashed in the Philippine Province of Maguindanao del Sur, killing all four on board, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said Thursday. The victims included
Jackson College to build Center for Applied Technologies

With demand for growing energy and sustainability professionals, Jackson College is launching a new cutting-edge learning facility. The college announced plans for a Center for Applied Technologies, aimed at expanding programs in utilities, energy, and modern industry.
Scoreboard roundup — 2/5/25

iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONBucks 112, Hornets 102Cavaliers 118, Pistons 115Spurs 126, Hawks 125Wizards 119, Nets 102Heat 108, 76ers 101Grizzlies 138, Raptors 107Bulls 108, Timberwolves 127Warriors 128,
'Either I die in Gaza or I live in Gaza': Palestinians reject Trump takeover proposal

Abdallah F.s. Alattar/Anadolu via Getty Images (GAZA) — Palestinians in Gaza and abroad are rejecting a proposal by President Donald Trump that the United States “take over” the Gaza Strip and lead the redevelopment of the war-ravaged




