5/27/2026

IRONWOOD – Dave Prestin who’s running for State Senate in the 38^th District which includes Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties was in Ironwood yesterday along with State Representative for the 110^th District Greg Markkanen to talk with residents and business owners about topics that concern them the most.  Prestin says the common thread of concern he’s been hearing from residents is Mental Health, Economic Development, Health Care and U.P. Energy.

*** Energy

Prestin says the U.P. has been hit hard for more than a decade with higher energy rates due to bad policy that is leading to the shutdown of U.P. Natural Gas Production. 

*** Natl Gas Shutdown

Prestin says he has a plan to bring down prices; he says the key to do that is to repeal Public Act 235

*** Act 235

Prestin is running for the Senate Seat currently held by Ed McBroom who is term limited and finish his final term. 

5/27/2026

N. WISCONSIN - The Wisconsin State Patrol and other law enforcement agencies are participating in the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign through the end of the month to promote seat belt use. Officials say the campaign comes ahead of the unofficial start of summer and the start of travel season, when drivers can expect increased patrols and enforcement. Preliminary data shows more than 7,600 Wisconsin crashes last year involved unbelted motorists, resulting in 145 deaths and nearly 1,900 injuries. Seat belts are one of the most effective ways to prevent serious injuries and fatalities in crashes.

5/26/2026

LAC DU FLAMBEAU - More than a dozen law enforcement officers responded to a barricade situation in Lac du Flambeau Sunday evening involving 50-year-old Bert La Barge Jr. Police said La Barge, who had an active arrest warrant and probation appearance request, allegedly barricaded himself inside a home while armed with a firearm. Multiple agencies from Price, Vilas, and Oneida counties, along with Minocqua and Woodruff police, assisted at the scene. After interacting with a crisis negotiator, La Barge surrendered around 9 p.m. without incident.