10/05/2026

IRONWOOD / N. WISC - Gas prices in Michigan dropped 22 cents per gallon in the past week, but the cost is still relatively high. Motorists are now paying an average of $4.47 a gallon for regular unleaded gas. This is down 22 cents from a week ago, but 42 cents more than this time last month and $1.36 more than this time last year.  Ironwood prices dropped by 15 cents a gallon compared to this time last week, holding at $4.42 a gallon this morning.  Around the region Ontonagon $4.56, Bergland $4.45, Mercer $4.39, Watersmeet $4.32, Lac Du Flambeau $4.28, Minocqua $4.20, Ashland $4.17, Hurley and Glidden $4.15, The Lowest gas price we could find in our region was in Park Falls at $4.10

10/05/2026

MARQUETTE - The 5th Annual Jordan DeMay 5k/10k Run and Walk saw record participation on Sunday.  Organizers say nearly 450 running participated this year.  All proceeds go to support the Jordan DeMay #IGotYou Foundation. The foundation provides scholarships at the high school level, helping students attend things like athletic camps. 

10/05/2026

IRONWOOD - Ironwood hosted the 10th annual Plaidurday celebration Friday, drawing 1,173 people and nine dogs to downtown. Lansing's Bugsy Sailor started the informal holiday in 2010, and it now draws participants across the U.S. and internationally. Ironwood’s 1,173 participants surpassed Houghton’s 1,038 this year, but neither topped the world record of 1,745, set in Houghton in 2023. The Ironwood event featured live music, food trucks, downtown shops, a farmers market, and a scavenger hunt. You can find the photos of the day on social media and on WUPM’s Facebook page.