5/5/2025

BAYFIELD COUNTY - After a petition by attorney Aaron Nelson and Bayfield County DA Kimberly Lawton, Judge John Anderson agreed and ruled that the murder case of 16-year-old Daniel Wilber should be heard in juvenile court. If Wilber were to be found guilty of first-degree homicide in an adult course, the only sentence available would be life in prison. Daniel’s attorney Aaron Nelson said he’s confident Daniel would not do anything similar in the future. Judge Anerson’s decision means going forward, the case will not be open to the public in the same way as adult proceeding. Judge Anderson was reluctant to agree, and said he hoped the decision wouldn’t come back to haunt him, calling it a leap of faith.

5/5/2025

WAKEFIELD - The Wakefield City Council, approved rebuilding a segment of public road if Highland Copper pays for it. The Canadian company continues to work towards opening the Copperwood Mine. City Manager Robert Brown Jr. said that most of the mile segment of County Road 519 is owned by Wakefield Township and the impact to the city would be minimal.

5/5/2025

IRONWOOD / U.P. - Gas prices in Michigan are up 17 cents from a week ago, however Ironwood prices dropped about a dime over the past week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.21 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 5 cents less than this time last month and 40 cents less than this time last year.  The National average is at $3.17.  In the UP the Highest gas prices are in Mackinac County at $3.37 the lowest gas prices can be found in Gogebic County.  Ironwood prices at $2.99 a gallon as of this morning.