Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers addressed rising healthcare costs and other community issues during a visit to Ashland on Thursday. At a roundtable, business owners and providers, including Mayor Matthew Mackenzie, discussed high costs. Gina Marie Anderson, owner of Harbor House Sweets, reported her monthly healthcare premium jumped from $658 to $2,700 due to increased ACA … Read more
Cave Enterprises, which runs 105 Wisconsin Burger King franchises, faces over 1,600 state child labor and wage violations—the largest in modern Wisconsin history. TheAshlandDailyPress reports those violations, from 2020 to 2025, affected over 600 minors and resulted in $231,944.83 in penalties and $5,492.46 in back wages/overtime, with total costs potentially reaching $1,065,437.29. Prompted by 33 … Read more
Copper Peak, the world’s largest artificial ski jump, has launched the “Jump In For Copper Peak” fundraising campaign to renovate the historic structure into a year-round destination for the western U.P. and Northern Wisconsin. The campaign seeks sponsors for innovative plastic landing mats, enabling year-round ski jumping, practices, and global competitions. This renovation is projected … Read more
Spectrum is finishing a multi-year fiber broadband expansion in Vilas and Oneida counties, bringing high-speed internet to over 4,500 homes and businesses in Three Lakes, Sugar Camp, Phelps, Conover, and Manitowish Waters. Spectrum’s Mark Olejniczak anticipates full completion in northern Three Lakes by July. The expansion also covered all of Manitowish Waters and underserved parts … Read more
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