News Staff A Wisconsin administrative law judge has upheld state permits for Enbridge Energy’s 41.1-mile Line 5 relocation in northern Wisconsin. The ruling rejects challenges by the Bad River Band and environmental groups to the DNR’s wetland, waterway, and water quality approvals. The project reroutes about 20 miles of pipeline from the Bad River Reservation, as required … Read more
Last Tuesday, around 8 p.m., the Eagle River Area Fire Department responded to a severe snowmobile crash on Trail 7 near Muskellunge Creek in Cloverland. Crews used a UTV to reach and treat the lone operator. Due to serious injuries, a medevac helicopter was requested, requiring a temporary 15-minute closure of Highway 70 at Wilderness … Read more
Following a Jan. 17 traffic stop on U.S. Highway 8 East, three Eagle River residents—Susan Cody, 74, Barry Clure, 69, and Patrick Menting, 63, face Class C felony drug charges in Oneida County for possession with intent to deliver over 100 grams of fentanyl, allegedly part of a Chicago-to-northern-Wisconsin trafficking ring. The defendants confessed to … Read more
The Apostle Islands ice caves were opened on Monday for the first time in 11 years, only the third time that access to the caves has been deemed safe, as confirmed by the National Lakeshore. WXPR PublicRadio reports that due to rapidly changing conditions, visitors are warned access may close with little notice, especially with … Read more
In light of 13 incidents this winter alone, the Wisconsin DOT and Wisconsin County Highway Association are urging drivers to give snowplows space. Slow down and stay back at least 200 feet; six serious, often rear-end, strikes were reported. Passing is dangerous due to poor visibility from snow clouds. Always focus, avoid distractions, and remember … Read more
The Gogebic-Iron County Airport Board reviewed and began updating its Airport Layout Plan or ALP with planning firm Mead and Hunt to meet new FAA standards. As reported in TheDailyGlobe, the ALP, which details current and future airport states, is critical for federal funding of development projects; the last full update was in 2011. Separately, … Read more
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