3/24/2026

WASHBURN - The Care Connections Clinic in Washburn is hosting a free Walk-In Clinic tomorrow, from 3–6 PM. The event is open to everyone and focuses on connecting residents with preventative health care and community resources. This month’s clinic includes memory screenings, health checks, free STI testing, and Narcan training. Regular services include immunizations for uninsured or Medicare patients, blood pressure checks, flu and COVID test kits, pregnancy tests, sharps disposal, and safe medication storage boxes. No appointment is needed. The clinic encourages all local residents to attend and proactively manage their health. For more information, go to www.bayfieldcounty.wi.gov and see the Calendar.

3/23/2026

ONTONAGON COUNTY - A routine traffic stop in Stannard Township, in Ontonagon County, on Thursday led to the arrest of three men on drug charges and an outstanding warrant, according to the Ontonagon County Sheriff’s Department. Two occupants, aged 54 and 62, were booked into the county jail for methamphetamine possession, where they remain pending arraignment. A third man, 47, was arrested on an active bench warrant from a nearby county’s Friend of the Court. Detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Abuse Task Force (UPSET) were called in to assist with the ongoing investigation. Authorities are withholding the men’s identities and specific details as the investigation is active.

3/23/2026

N. WISCONSIN - A Price County man missing in Taylor County since this time last year still has not been found. 32-year-old Jesse Yanske, of Ogema was reported missing on April 19th, by his girlfriend, Rochelle Worden, on April 17, 2025, after they fought and he left the car. He was last seen wearing black pants, a black zip-up hoodie, and a white undershirt. His family calls his disappearance out of character. The Price and Taylor County Sheriff’s Offices, with the Wisconsin Department of Justice, are conducting a joint inquiry. Investigators continue to follow leads and are encouraging anyone with information to come forward. Information can be given to the Price or Taylor County Sheriff’s Office or on the Price County Anonymous Tip Line.