Author: Jesse Baroka

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM CST TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST/ THURSDAY… BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST THURSDAY. Moderate accumulating expected tonight across west and central Upper Michigan. Gusty northeast winds will also create blowing and drifting snow.  Gusty northeast winds will also […]

IRONWOOD – Yesterday just before 6:00am Ironwood Public Safety Fire crews were dispatched to Krist Oil gas station at 137 W. Cloverland Dr. for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, officers observed the rear of the building having active fire along with a 500-gallon propane tank and downed power line.  Public Safety Officers extinguished the […]

ASHLAND – Ashland County officials have made their first response to the grievance filed by former Jail Administrator Kim Lavasseur after her firing. The Daily Press reports that Ashland County Administrator Dan Grady said in a prepared statement that Lavasseur was terminated after Sheriff Brian Zupke attempted to have a discussion regarding her performance. It […]

BARAGA – Two men were injured after falling through the ice on the Keweenaw Bay in Baraga County on February 8.  In information released by the Michigan State Police Yesterday When police arrived, the two men were seen in the water 250-300 yards offshore. Troopers were able to guide Keweenaw Bay Tribal Officers to their […]

IRONWOOD – Ironwood first cannabis store, Higher Love celebrated its one-year anniversary yesterday.  The store celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and say they have discounts all this week.  However, Higher Love’s first year did include its fair share of problems and complaints mostly from neighbors complaining about Higher Love being too busy causing long lines […]

IRONWOOD – Not Even COVID Could Stop Historic Theater’s Reign in Ironwood. Although shutting down the Ironwood Theater during COVID was a scary proposition, management saw the opportunity to improve the theater during the hiatus. With help from the community and a couple of grants, the theater was able to replace the 70-year-old movie screen, […]

IRONWOOD – There is a structure fire at the Krist Oil gas station on the west end of US-2 in Ironwood.  Traffic is being rerouted around the scene.  Those living in the neighborhood around Lawrence Street could notice discolored water or lower than normal water pressure due to the firefighting efforts.  Cause unknown, Injuries unknown.  […]

LAC DU FLAMBEAU – Impasse with Lac du Flambeau Tribe Continues, Town Board Hires Law Firm, Residents File Claims in County Court…The Lac du Flambeau town board has hired an outside law firm to examine federal law in the property dispute with the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians , and three […]

IRONWOOD – Ironwood City Council Approves Demolition of Two Buildings…At their last meeting, the Ironwood City Commission approved Gogebic County Land Bank Access and Demolition agreements for two buildings, one at 916 E. Pine Street and 226 E. McLeod, on the condition that a grant from the state could be obtained to pay for the […]

WASHBURN- There will be a chance to get to know the Washburn school board candidates later this week. On Thursday, there will be a hybrid forum starting at 6 p.m. There are five candidates running. Those who will be attending virtually can submit questions ahead of time while those going in person will be able […]