4/9/2025

WASHINGTON DC  - This morning, Governor Gretchen Whitmer will deliver a major speech her office calls her Build, America, Build! Address in the nation’s capital.  The speech will lay out her vision for working with both parties and federal officials to build America’s manufacturing might and protect our national defense.  In the address, Gov. Whitmer will discuss the impact tariffs are having on Michigan and outline her bipartisan approach to bring supply chains home from China, create better-paying jobs, and invest in the defense industry.  The Build America, Build Address was originally scheduled for last week but rescheduled due to storm responses in Michigan.

4/8/2025

VILAS COUNTY - 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 has said, however that there are many town roads that are not open, for example, Winchester, Manitowish Waters, and Boulder Junction. He encourages riders to check with local towns or ATV clubs in that area for information on trails and town roads that may be open and says riders should stick to the right and stay on the pavement, travel in the direction of traffic and observe the speed limit, which is 35 mph for ATVs and UTVs.

4/8/2025

UPPER MICHIGAN - 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 vehicle damage for a change to win cash toward repairs. Each month, up to five winners will be chosedn and will receive up to $758, the average cost of repairs due to poor road conditions. Rob Coppersmith, executive vice president of the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association says the Pothole Payback contest is designed to remind lawmaker of the depth of road maintenance problems in the state. Residents are encouraged to submit their entries at fixmistate.org.