Former Washburn Man Gets Probation on Battery Charges

Former Washburn resident Kim Kingsley has had his day on court on charges he attacked a process server and then tried to kidnap them. 72-year old Kingsley was convicted of battery, a Class A misdemeanor and was given a year’s probation. A felony charge of false imprisonment, which is a felony was dropped but read … Read more

Peregrine Falcons Return to Ashland

Xcel Energy has launched a live webcam offering the unique opportunity of observing peregrine falcons as they nest and raise their chicks on the shores of Lake Superior atop the Bay Front Power Plant in Ashland. Three of the birds have already arrived and have set up house, including “Scottie” from the U.P., returning to … Read more

Murder Case in Vilas County Moves Forward

At his appearance in court for a preliminary hearing, 56-year-old James Johnson of St. Germain waived his right to that hearing in Vilas County Court. Johnson is accused of stabbing his 61-year-old sister, Kelly, to death in a family dispute in March in Cloverland. The Vilas County judge he stood before has found there is … Read more

Availability of Public Defender Affecting Sexual Assault Case

An Ashland teen appeared in court Monday on sexual abuse charges and continues to have trouble finding an attorney to represent him. TheDailyPress reports Elijah Fels, now 19 faces four charges of first-degree sexual assault with someone under 13, and one charge of strangulation or suffocation. If convicted, he could serve more than 240 years … Read more

Honor Flight to Depart on Monday

Veterans from northern and central Wisconsin, including some from Iron and Vilas Cunties will be going on next week’s Never Forgotten Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.. The flight is the 51st Honor Flight arranged since the organization started sending vets to D.C. in 2010, and will make 4,977 veterans served since then.. 1 Korean War … Read more

Animal Abuse Trial Slated for September

The Kim Kingsley animal abuse case continues. The former Washburn man pleaded not guilty late last week to 58 various charges of animal abuse. Kingsley, 73, stands accused of mistreating horses kept on his property in Bell. 16 of those horses were removed and are being kept in Bayfield County custody. A veterinarian who viewed … Read more

Vilas County Highways Now Open to New Traffic

In January, The Vilas County Board voted to open most county highways to ATV and UTV traffic. Signage on those highways went up at the end of March, and now, all county highways with the exception of those in Lac du Flambeau are open. The Vilas County Forestry, Parks, and Recreation Department Director Todd Bierman … Read more

Got Potholes? State of Michigan May Be Able to Help

The state of Michigan has once again moving into pothole season, and to raise awareness and push for action from state leaders, FixMIState has launched the ‘Pothole Payback’ contest, offering motorists a chance to receive compensation for repairs caused by Michigan’s crumbling infrastructure. Through June, Michigan residents can submit photos and stories of pothole related … Read more

Dogs and Cats Get Some Much Needed Assistance This Weekend

A fundraiser held at the Aurora Club in Ironwood drew a good crowd on Sunday. 273 people attended the H.O.P.E. Animal Shelter Breakfast. Suffolk Eatery provided breakfast for everyone, and there were 50/50 and basket raffles with prizes donated by local businesses. Executive Director Denise Anderman said all proceeds from the event will go towards … Read more