U.S. Congressman Tom Tiffany urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to make the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians reimburse the town of Lac du Flambeau for an “illegal shakedown.” This follows a judge’s ruling favoring the town in a lawsuit brought by the DOJ on behalf of the tribe. The lawsuit stemmed … Read more
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula will host the inaugural Great Lakes Aurora Dark Sky Jamboree or GLAD JAM from Sept. 11-14 in Houghton, a dark-sky haven. Organized by Visit Keweenaw and Michigan Aurora Chasers, GLAD JAM blends stargazing with science, storytelling, and art. Events include a reception, night sky photography, a keynote by Melissa Kaelin founder of … Read more
A Bayfield County man took a plea agreement on the 12th for over 50 animal mistreatment charges. Kim Kingsley, 73, faced multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including mistreatment of animals causing death, failing to provide food, and improper shelter. The investigation, prompted by community complaints, found malnourished horses, insufficient pens, and skeletal remains. Kingsley pleaded … Read more
At the last meeting of the Ironwood City Commissioners, a proposal to give the mayor and commissioners pay raises after the November election was passed. Commissioner pay will increase to $90, and the mayor’s to $130 per meeting. This aligns with regional averages and simplifies calculations. Currently, commissioners average $46 per meeting or $1,100 annually, … Read more
At Monday’s meeting, the Gogebic-Iron County Airport Board reviewed a survey on flight times, revealing the public’s preference for the earlier 1 p.m. departure to Chicago over the current 4:15 p.m. departure, which began in May to accommodate Denver Air’s new schedulem with 30-40 public comments in support of the earlier slot. Consequently, the board … Read more
Visitors are advised their trip to Porcupine Mountains may be adding some mileage to their trips as the South Boundary Road will close for repairs through mid-September. The closures are scheduled for Aug. 25-29, Sept. 2-5, and Sept. 8-9, with re-opening at 7 p.m. EST on the last day of each period. Visitors are advised … Read more
The person killed in a single-car crash on County Highway K at River Lane in Boulder Junction on Friday has been identified. The Vilas County Sheriff’s Office says Gustave (Gus) Holzbauer was one of three people in the vehicle when it rolled over. Holzbauer and another of the three were taken to Howard Young in … Read more
The Bayfield County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Robert Ganz-Brown, who is wanted for multiple felonies. On Tuesday, deputies attempted a traffic stop. Ganz-Brown around 4:00 a.m. He fled in a minivan, which was disabled by spike strips, and then on foot. Authorities later learned he stole another vehicle from a nearby residence and fled … Read more
The walleye population in Franklin Lake, Vilas County, has declined significantly over the past several decades, remaining below fishable levels for the last 20 years. To address this, a proposed walleye spawning reef will be built along U.S. Forest Service property. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on this project. … Read more
A new Wisconsin bill could help address the staffing strain on local law enforcement during peak tourism seasons. Currently, retired officers risk losing their pensions if they return to part-time work. The bill would allow them to work part-time without forfeiting their pensions. For example, the Vilas County Sheriff’s Office, which aims for four officers … Read more