5/5/2025

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said Friday that every American should be concerned about “chilling” suggestions from President Donald Trump’s top border adviser that he could be arrested over guidance the Democrat issued to state employees about what to do if confronted by federal immigration agents.  At issue is guidance Evers’ administration issued last month in response to state workers who asked what they should do if agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement show up at their offices.  Evers’ guidance included advising state workers not to turn over paper files or give ICE officers access to computers without first consulting the state agency’s attorney and not to answer questions from the agents.  Republican critics argued that the guidance was an order from Evers not to cooperate with ICE agents, an accusation the governor vehemently denied in Friday’s video.  Evers accusing Republicans of lying about the guidance and spreading misinformation to fuel a “fake controversy of their own creation.”  Tom Homan, Trump’s top border adviser, was asked about the Evers memo by reporters outside the White House on Thursday. Homan said, “Wait to see what’s coming.”  Some Republicans responded by embracing the possibility of Evers being arrested.

5/2/2025

IRONWOOD - The Ironwood School District will soon have some new faces.

The school board approved the hiring of K-12 school counselor Corey Kivisto, who will replace Auburn Powell, effective April 28; substitute teacher Shane Wyzlic; and substitute paraprofessional Thomas Sams. Paraprofessional Courtney Oja also was approved for rehiring. Also at that meeting, a few departures were announced, including paraprofessional Brianne Bastman, cheerleading coach Mercy Craig, and substitute food service worker Mary Yurchak. There are still open positions in the Ironwood School District, including a number of teaching and coaching positions as well as paraprofessionals and food service. More information can be found at ironwoodschools.org.

5/2/2025

IRONWOOD - A crowd-funding campaign has been launched to help fund the expansion of the Carnegie Library in Ironwood. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the Friends of the Ironwood Carnegie Library made the announcement on Thursday. If the campaign reaches its crowdfunding goal of $50,000 by June 29th, a matching grant will be made available with funds from the Economic Development’s Public Spaces, Community Places program. The campaign will merge the old with the new, and will create new spaces that will continue to inspire those who come into the building. Andrew Carnegie built 2509 libraries and Ironwood’s is the oldest, being built in 1901. For more information and to move the building closer to its expansion goal…go to patronicity.com/ironwood.