CK News Today

One person is being treated for serious injuries in a burn unit after a fire and some explosions at a garage in Merlin, a charity motorcycle ride along Longwoods Road in Chatham-Kent over the weekend took a tragic turn when one of the riders died after suffering a medical event, and Chatham-Kent police are investigating after someone broke into a local girls' minor softball clubhouse and stole some food and equipment.

Morning News for Monday, June 24, 2024

Chatham-Kent council will be discussing leaf and yard waste collection at Monday's meeting, could we be going to bags? And the library has ways of keeping you and the kids busy this summer with programming all summer long. And Justin Timberlake gets emotional when addressing his DWI arrest at his concert in Illinois. 

The CK Police Chief is looking for a deputy, while the Ontario Science Centre has abruptly closed its doors.  And be sure to check out your local library for all the fun stuff going on this summer!  

We're still waiting on more information from police after a crash closed down a section of McKay's Line near Ridgetown this morning, the Northern Tornadoes project is investigating after a landspout-type tornado touched down near Pain Court yesterday afternoon, and CK police are asking for the public's help with a pair of ongoing investigations.

Morning News for Friday, June 21, 2024

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Chatham-Kent, landspout tornadoes are also possible. A 40-year-old Chatham man is facing an assault charge after he allegedly attacked a woman during an argument. Mechanics at WestJet have taken a possible strike off the table as they work for a collective agreement. Organizers for the Thamesville Threshing Festival are getting in their last-minute preparations ahead of a busy weekend. Donald Sutherland has died at the age of 88.

Organizers for the Thamesville Threshing Festival are getting their last-minute preparations in ahead of a busy weekend, a 50-year-old Chatham-Kent man is facing several charges after he allegedly yelled at a youth in Chatham and threw a piece of scrap wood at them, and there are just a few hours left before spring changes over to summer.

It'll be a hot and humid start to the summer, there's a call for the province to make sure more classrooms are air conditioned for kids, and there's a new police chief in Chatham-Kent.

Kirk Earley has been sworn in as Chatham-Kent's newest Chief of Police. A 19-year-old Chatham man has been arrested in connection with a pair of sexual assault incidents. With dangerously hot, humid conditions continuing for a third day, health officials are reminding what to do if someone suffers a heat-related illness. Ward 6 Councillor Conor Allin is looking at ways to solve downtown Chatham's parking issues. The Wallaceburg Sydenham Pool is set to close for a week of annual maintenance starting June 24th.