News Staff Hockey Game Makes for Fun for U.P. Residents and First Responders… Police officers and firefighters traveled from across the U.P. and northern Wisconsin last night to compete in the first ever First Responders hockey game in Iron Mountain. Organizers got the idea from a game that takes place in Hougton County. 6News reports Iron Mountain … Read more
The May Ballot Will Have Many Residents in the Area Voting on Millages for Operating Budgets… Millages will be a big part of the ballot in May, with a number of school districts, villages and townships voting on issues particular to their area. Baraga, Houghton and Ontonagon counties all have something to support. TheMiningGazette reports … Read more
Snowmobile Season Drawing To A Close… Trail groomers in Hurley have been doing their last grooming runs before closing things down for the season. In a posting on the White Thunder Riders Facebook page, it was noted that snow bridges are holding but the snow base is getting compromised. Snowmobilers in counties with open trails … Read more
Michigan No Longer A Right To Work State… The state of Michigan has become the first state in 58 years to repeal its “right to work law”, which allowed workers to choose not to pay union dues and fees, but still be represented. Republicans who opposed the repeal said the state will become less attractive … Read more
Fundraiser Held for Tribal Elders… At the end of the week, a fundraiser for elders of the Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians was held in Watersmeet. Community members purchased bag lunches, the proceeds from which will benefit the elders trip program. WLUC reports the tribe’s goal is to support efforts to … Read more
Enbridge Energy Line Five Relocation Project Advances… The segment of Enbridge Energy’s Line 5 that is due to be moved is coming closer to being rerouted. According to the DailyGlobe, the permitting process is moving forward. The line is due to moved away from the Bad River Tribe of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians at the … Read more
At this weeks Hancock School board meeting, a resolution to dissolve the Varsity Hockey Cooperative with Lake Linden Schools was approved. The school board’s decision was based on feedback over the past several years from some of the Hancock hockey community concerned about Hancock kids not being given an opportunity to play Varsity Ice Hockey. … Read more
The Michigan House of Representatives is moving gun reform proposals forward. A proposal requiring people to safely store their guns passed the House this week with some bi-partisan support. It’s part of a package that also expands background checks and creates a red flag law. Democrats also introduced plans this month that would raise the … Read more
A Special Election is scheduled to take place in the City of Ironwood on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 for the Ironwood Area Schools Bond Proposal. The polls will be open from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Election Day. The polling location is at the Memorial Building, 213 S. Marquette Street. Precincts 1, 2, and … Read more
Iron Ore Alliance celebrates 10 years of advocating for the mining industry. For the last 10 years the United Steelworkers and U.S. Steel have been working together in a partnership called the Iron Ore Alliance. The two sides may not agree on everything, but they advocate together on big issues, like the environment and permitting, … Read more