6/24/2026

IRON COUNTY – Toby Mullins the Man wanted in Iron County as a suspect in a few break ins in the Oma and Pine Lake area has been arrested in Fon Du Lac County.  Yesterday the Fon Du Lac County Sheriff’s office says a deputy with the Sheriff's Office was on patrol when he observed Mullins riding a bicycle southbound in the Town of Friendship, recognizing him as the individual wanted on an active nationwide felony warrant issued by Iron County.  When the deputy attempted to make contact with the suspect, he fled on the bike later abandoning the bicycle and continuing on foot onto private property west of the roadway.  Additional deputies, Wisconsin State Patrol troopers, and City of Fond du Lac Police Officers responded to the area eventually locating and apprehending the suspect with the help of a drone and a K9 officer.  Mullins was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for medical clearance then transported to the Fond du Lac County Jail.  Mullins is from Rib Lake, Wisconsin, and has an extensive criminal history that includes resisting and obstructing law enforcement, drug-related offenses, and theft-related offenses.

6/24/2026

GOGEBIC COUNTY - The Gogebic County Sheriff’s office is warning of a fraudulent business being advertised as being from Bessemer.  The Gogebic County Sheriff’s office says deputies have been taking reports regarding a fraudulent equipment implement business website using a Bessemer address. The name of the fake business is "SteelPeak Equipment Group.  The sheriff’s office says to not conduct business with them. They have used Google Earth imagery and AI to construct a fairly elaborate website profile. The Sheriff’s office says the website appears to be based out of Malaysia. The domain provider for the site has been notified in hopes to get the site taken down.

6/24/2026

BAYFIELD - Bayfield County is moving ahead with plans to improve rural ambulance coverage after more than 100 emergency calls last year went unanswered by the nearest EMS agency. The Ashland Daily Press reports that county officials are reviewing proposals for a full-time backup ambulance service to be used when local crews can’t respond. The proposals are due today, with interviews expected in early July. Public forums will follow before a recommendation goes to the County Board. Officials hope to approve a plan in time for the budget process and have the new service operating by January 1.