3/24/2025

IRONWOOD – Gas prices up 13 cents a gallon in Michigan this week over last week.  The state average for gas is $3.17 per gallon.  The national average also rose 5 cents from a week ago to $3.13 per gallon.  Around the U.P., the lowest average is in Alger and Marquette Counties at $3.10 per gallon. The highest is in Chippewa County at $3.25.  Ironwood prices at $3.23 per gallon as of this morning.

3/24/2025

N. WISCONSIN - Community members are invited to attend, learn about gardening and local environmental issues, and take home some free seeds at the second annual Chequamegon Bay Seed Fair on Saturday from 10-2 at the Breeting Community Center in Ashland. The event is hosted by the Beaser Community Garden and Cable Community Farm. The Ashland/Bayfield County Master Gardeners Association will be there to answer your questions and gardeners who save seed as encouraged to bring seeds to share in the giveaway. Last year, the inaugural event saw over 400 in attendance from the Ashland and Chequamegon area, and with some coming from as far as the U.P., Duluth and Madison.

3/21/2025

BAYFIELD COUNTY - The defense is considering an offer put forth in the murder case of 16-year-old Daniel Wilber. The teen is being charged as an adult with first degree murder in the death of his brother in December of 2024. Wilber contends his brother tried to commit suicide in a wooded area in the town of Keystone, but failed, and he knew his sibling would not have wanted to live and shot him. What the offer put forth was is unknown, but at that hearing, a preliminary trial was not requested. Another hearing in the case is set for April 9th.