An air quality Advisory has been issued for Iron, Gogebic, Ontonagon, Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, Marquette, Dickinson and Menominee counties in the Western U.P. of Michigan and for Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Price, Sawyer, Washburn counties in Wisconsin. Pollutants within those areas are expected to be in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range. A cold … Read more
A Mellen woman caught trying to smuggle drugs into the Ashland County Jail has entered into a plea agreement with the court. TheDailyPress reports Nicole Schutte, 39, pleaded no contest to a charge of delivering drugs to an inmate, a Class I felony. She was also charged with possession with intent to deliver schedule five … Read more
Preparations for the Gogebic County Fair are underway, and since a carnival midway wasn’t available for this year’s festivities, other options have had to be considered. TheDailyGlobe reports the Friends of the Fair have purchased an inflatable for the kids to play on. The cost of renting each year or owning one outright was about … Read more
Boulder Junction continues its drive to provide opportunities for outdoor recreation in the community. In 2021, the city’s parks and rec board sought to replace outdated playground equipment with. The cost, $300,000. It took two years to raise the funds, and now that playground is in use. There have been a number of upgrades to … Read more
A man and woman from Georgia have been arrested for use of stolen credit cards at several businesses in the U.P. of Michigan. The Mchigan State Police received a tip that two subjects had bilked store owners out of more than $21,000 in merchandise. The MSP and Iron Mountain Police working together located a vehicle … Read more
At a special meeting last Friday, the Iron County Board voted to seek proposals to have 911 services handled by outside sources. The county has been having issues with staff shortages at central dispatch, with Iron County Central Dispatch Director Ashley Schmidt telling the board that there are currently four full time openings at the … Read more
The 2025 northern zone muskie season started this weekend, and runs through Dec. 31. During the open season, anglers may target muskie on open waters within the northern muskellunge management zone. Before heading to the launch, anglers are encouraged to check the 2025-2026 hook and line fishing regulations for daily bag and size limits, and … Read more
Several counties in the U.P., including Gogebic County have been awarded grants from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to improve and support their fairground facilities and expositions after a rigorous application process that culminated with the awards announcement .on Thursday. The grants were part of almost $1.6 millions distributed to 29 grant … Read more
With the Memorial Day holiday about to begin and travel increasing, starting at 3 today and and through 6 a.m. Tuesday, the 27th, 92 out of 158 state road projects (I, M and US routes) statewide will have lane restrictions removed. While motorists will see suspended operations in most MDOT work zones for the weekend, … Read more
Bay College is working with Michigan regulatory agencies to resume its Practical Nursing program on Ironwood and Escanaba campuses. The school has submitted a comprehensive program plan to the Bureau of Professional Licensing with the state Department of of Licensing and Regulatory Affiars. Regulators are expected to tour the campuses in September and after that, … Read more