Former Manitowish Waters preschool teacher Alexis Engler pleaded guilty in Vilas County Court to felony child neglect resulting in bodily harm. The charge stemmed from a February 2024 sledding injury at Camp Jorn YMCA, where Engler failed to notify staff or the parents of an injured two-year-old victim. Engler’s deferred judgment agreement requires surrendering her … Read more
Two U.P. foundations, Copper Shores Community Health Foundation and Superior Health Foundation, are jointly awarding a $20,000 grant, $10,000 from each, to food pantries in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon counties. Copper Shores CEO Kevin Store explained the partnership addresses uncertain SNAP funding and low supplies. Store noted the significant need, with over 20% of … Read more
Following a Nov. 10 censure, the Gogebic County Board of Commissioners escalated action against member Daniel Wood on Nov. 19, unanimously voting (with Wood opposing) to ask for his resignation. Chairman Daniel Siirila requested Wood provide his current address by Monday. According to TheDailyGlobe, Wood said he was “shocked” by the censure, calling the reaction … Read more
A 24-year veteran of the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office, has been appointed by Gov. Tony Evers to succeed Sheriff Joe Fath, who is retiring Dec. 1 after 44 years. Capt. Gerard Ritter, who ran against Fath three years ago and has served as administrative patrol captain since 2017, will complete the term expiring in January … Read more
The Park Falls Police Department is currently investigating the death of an adult discovered outside a residence on Monday, November 24. Police responded to the scene in the 1200 block of Saunders Avenue at approximately 9 p.m., where the individual was pronounced deceased. The cause of death remains undetermined, and the investigation is ongoing. Authorities … Read more
Whitecap Mountains Resort in Upson in Iron County, and its parent company, Midwest Skiing Company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy mid-week last week due to a $1.86 million foreclosure and mounting debt from two seasons of historically low snowfall, including the state’s warmest winter on record. A nearly 90% drop in natural snow, from 260 … Read more
The 29th annual Book Across the Bay (BATB) 10K walk/run/snowshoe/ski returns to its original Washburn-to-Ashland point-to-point course on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 2026. TheDailyPress reports after three years of cost-related changes that necessitated an out-and-back from Ashland, the beloved nighttime event—known for its economic impact, ice sculptures, bonfires, and 1,000 ice luminaries—is back as a … Read more
Cross-country ski areas in the Western Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin have been recognized as among the nation’s best in a recent USA Today survey. Specifically, the ABR Trails Foundation in Ironwood and Minocqua Winter Park were both ranked in the top 10 cross-country ski resorts nationally. ABR Trails Foundation secured the number four spot, … Read more
MECCA Trails in Mercer has announced that the upcoming Winterfest is scheduled for January. 17th, 2026. Hundreds of winter enthusiasts will compete in races of 5, 15 and 30k, in both classic and skating disciplines, plus a new event, the 20K skiathlon. Theres a race tailored for everyone who enjoys the outdoors. If January 17th … Read more
Bayfield County Board Democrat Charly Ray, from Washburn, launched his campaign on Nov. 20 for Wisconsin’s open 25th Senate District, spanning eight northern counties. TheDailyPress reports Ray emphasized Medicaid expansion, school funding reform, and increased local land use control as part of his platform. Citing 16 years of local government experience, Ray believes he is … Read more