A federal jury convicted 45-year-old Kyle Lee Dean of assault with a dangerous weapon and assault resulting in serious bodily injury for a violent knife attack on the L’Anse Reservation on January 20, 2024. Dean stabbed the victim nearly a dozen times at a Keweenaw Bay Indian Community home; rapid medical intervention saved the victim’s … Read more
The Wisconsin Department Of Transportation has announced announced Price County’s construction projects for 2026 at its most recent meeting of the county Traffic Safety Commission. . Projects include a 10.3-mile safety upgrade on County Road D due to begin in May 2026 and run through November of 2027 with single-lane closures for curve reconstruction and … Read more
The Jack Frost Festival continues this weekend in downtown Ironwood, kicking off today, & culminating with the parade on Saturday, with events extending into next week. The list of activities has something for everyone, today includes the monthly First Friday celebration with vendors downtown from 4 t0 7 p.m.; be sure and check out all … Read more
Bayfield County faces a privacy dispute that has become more common across the country. TheDailyPress reports at the center of the issue is Bayfield’s use of five (with one pending) Flock Safety automated license plate readers (ALPRs), installed since 2022 at an annual cost of $3,000 each. The cameras store license plate and vehicle data … Read more
Despite being challenged to get ready for the season with so much snow, the Anderson Bluffs and River Trails (ABR) Foundation has gotten over 40 km of cross-country ski trails ready, with Operations Manager Matthew Shruck reporting excellent, near 40-inch “mid-winter conditions” despite drifts. To counter a slow start to the season, ABR introduced a … Read more
A committee was recently approved to examine the potential benefits and challenges of a possible shift to a four-day school week in Ashland. District leaders are asking for community feedback on the idea. The district is exploring the option for several reasons, including the potential for improved mental health for students and staff, and easier … Read more
Ashland native and sustainability advocate Robin Greenfield is two months into a year-long challenge to completely forage all his food in the Northland. Since October, he has lived only on foraged items-wild rice, mushrooms, herbs, fruits, vegetables, and salt; rejecting stores, restaurants, and gardens. Greenfield, who became sustainable in 2011, says, “nature is my garden, … Read more
Heavy snow, freezing rain, and high winds have closed snowmobile trails in Ontonagon, Iron, Gogebic, Baraga, Houghton, and Keweenaw counties, due to downed trees and limbs, according tp the Michigan DNR. Trails coordinator Ron Yesney said snowmobile clubs are clearing paths and assessing damage. North Country Snowmobile Club President Mac McCaughn noted clearing began Saturday, … Read more
Former Manitowish Waters preschool teacher Alexis Engler pleaded guilty in Vilas County Court to felony child neglect resulting in bodily harm. The charge stemmed from a February 2024 sledding injury at Camp Jorn YMCA, where Engler failed to notify staff or the parents of an injured two-year-old victim. Engler’s deferred judgment agreement requires surrendering her … Read more
Two U.P. foundations, Copper Shores Community Health Foundation and Superior Health Foundation, are jointly awarding a $20,000 grant, $10,000 from each, to food pantries in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon counties. Copper Shores CEO Kevin Store explained the partnership addresses uncertain SNAP funding and low supplies. Store noted the significant need, with over 20% of … Read more