In 2025, the Wisconsin BBB Scam Tracker showed Price, Burnett, and Wood counties with the most reports from consumers in all 72 counties in the state, and Dodge, St. Croix, and Rock counties with the highest losses. Reports surged 74% from 2024 to 2026, especially for tax and U.S. Passport/Visa scams. Top scams included Online/Counterfeit … Read more
A Minocqua man was sentenced to 6 years and 8 months in federal prison for wire fraud and money laundering in an investment scheme, as announced by U.S. Attorney Chadwick M. Elgersma. U.S. District Judge William M. Conley also ordered Cory Kromray, 39, who pleaded guilty last November, to pay over $828,000 in restitution. Kromray … Read more
Marty’s Goldenaires, an Upper Peninsula drum and bugle corps based in Bessemer and sponsored by American Legion Post 27, has been invited to represent the state of Michigan in a parade at the nation’s capitol for America’s 250th birthday. The Goldenaires have performed across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, and notably have played during halftime at … Read more
Nine northern U.S. colleges are competing in Eagle River’s inaugural Advance Snowmobile event this week. The challenge aims to improve snowmobiles for better fuel efficiency, reduced noise, and other environmental benefits. Co-organizer Peter Jensen notes the goal is to address landowner concerns over noise and emissions, supporting both the sport and the Northwoods economy. The … Read more
The annual American Pond Hockey Invitational in Minocqua this past weekend was a boon for winter tourism in the area. The championship featured over 50 teams, including a premier division for former college players, from several states and the UK and a kids division.. Pond hockey uses smaller rinks with four players per team. Games … Read more
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced it will livestream all Michigan Natural Resources Commission meetings, starting with the Wednesday’s meeting at 9:30 a.m. on the West Campus of Lansing Community College. The goal is to increase public engagement and access. The NRC, a seven-member public body appointed by the governor, regulates game and … Read more
A Bayfield woman faces multiple felony charges, including fleeing, threatening a legal official, and spitting at an officer—following her Jan. 7 arrest. TheAshlandDailyPress reports Deputy Ryan Miller attempted a traffic stop of Kasie Gokee, 33, for expired registration, but Gokee fled at 65 mph on snowy roads until her truck entered a ditch. After ignoring … Read more
The Three Bear Sled Dog Races return to the Land O’ Lakes town hall grounds on Saturday & Sunday after a two-year break. Races start Saturday at 10 a.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m. Organisers say the “best possible” trails for the Wisconsin Trailblazers Sled Dog Club event have been prepared, which includes dog-team races, … Read more
A federal appeals court dismissed a Department of Justice appeal that upheld U.S. District Judge William Conley’s August 2025 ruling granting Lac du Flambeau-area homeowners an “implied easement” to use four roads on tribal lands. As reported by TheLakelandTimes, the dispute began in 2023 when the tribe barricaded the roads over expired easements. A temporary … Read more
Matthew Sterbenz, a 24-year veteran of the department and former assistant director, is the new Ironwood Public Safety Department director, succeeding the retired Andrew DiGiorgio, who served since 2011. TheDailyGlobe reports Sterbenz is a Gogebic Community College graduate and L’Anse native, and lives in Ironwood with his wife, Katie, and four children. He reported a … Read more