Vilas County Sheriff Joe Fath recently received the 2025 “First Responder of the Year” award at the Wisconsin State Capitol from State Rep. Rob Swearingen and State Sen. Mary Felzkowski. Sheriff Fath, who joined the Sheriff’s Office in 1981 and has been sheriff since 2013, plans to retire in December after 44 years of service. … Read more
United Airlines will introduce new daily flights between Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport (MQT) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), starting May 21, 2026. This new service will feature three daily flights operated by a Bombardier CRJ-550 aircraft. The expansion enhances travel options for Upper Peninsula residents, providing improved connectivity to a major airline hub. Through … Read more
The Minocqua Town Board unanimously rejected Kirk Bangstad’s administrative review permit (ARP) for Minocqua Brewing Company at its meeting on the 21st due to unpermitted outdoor seating. The board, noting Bangstad’s absence and history of permit violations, required the application to be resubmitted as a conditional use permit or CUP. Oneida County planning director Karl … Read more
The annual meeting of the Friends of the Mercer Senior Center is scheduled for this morning at 9 at the Senior Center. All current members and community members interested in joining the Friends are cordially invited to attend. The meeting will include a presentation of key achievements in 2025 by the board and discussion of … Read more
Tamarack Health is investing $14 million to expand its Ashland Medical Center by 28,000 square feet, adding 21 exam rooms and 10 provider offices. TheDailyPress reports the expansion, solely funded by Tamarack, addresses a critical shortage of primary care providers and will more than double the clinic’s capacity by summer 2026. Hiring is underway, including … Read more
The Wakefield Chamber of Commerce faces disbandment by year-end due to a severe volunteer shortage and aging leadership, despite high membership. TheDailyGlobe reports Treasurer Dennis Ferson noted poor attendance and a lack of new officers after an October 17 meeting. President Loraine Mussatti, 68, suggests a broader Western Gogebic County Chamber, citing the Ironwood Chamber’s … Read more
NOAA’s latest long-range winter forecast predicts colder-than-normal temperatures for the Upper Peninsula and northern Plains from December to February. The entire Great Lakes region, including the UP, is forecast to have wetter-than-average conditions. Above average precipitation is expected, with cooler than average temps for the western U.P. A weak La Niña is expected to bring … Read more
The city of Hurley is seeking a 50% matching grant through the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program to acquire 30 acres of a former railroad corridor. This land would become a 2.7-mile walking and biking trail connecting Hurley and Montreal, linking to the Iron Belle Trail. The property would support hiking, biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and nature … Read more
Minocqua is hosting the IFSS Dryland Mushing World Championships, a first for the U.S. Lizzie Hill, VP of the United States Federation of Sled Dog Sports, was key in bringing the event to Minocqua Winter Park after a successful bid last year. Racers from 23 countries are competing in various styles, including Canicross, which is … Read more
The L’Anse Police Department is currently seeking public assistance to identify the driver and/or owner of a truck involved in a recent incident. According to a statement released by the Baraga County Sheriff’s Office, the L’Anse Police are investigating an unspecified incident involving a truck. While details surrounding the event remain scarce, it has been … Read more