4/17/2026

IRONWOOD – Flight time changes are being considered at the Gogebic-Iron County Airport. During recent presentation to the Gogebic-Iron County Airport Board, Tonya Ruhsenberger, Denver Air Connection representative, said that new Ironwood flight times will maintain good connections. Jon Coleman, Senior VP of Corporate Strategy, said an overnight stay in Ironwood as part of flight logistics, would allow an early-morning flight if the airport installs a hangar and the airfield is operational by 8 a.m. The board is looking at a pre-designed hanger that will cost around a million dollars. The board will also explore financing options for that facility.

4/17/2026

BESSEMER – The Gogebic Range Trail Authority asking ATV riders to use caution on trail 2 between Steiger’s and Anvil Rd in Bessmer.  Damage to a culvert is partially obstructing the tail.  The Trail Authority saying on Facebook that they would appreciate if you can avoid this area until things dry up.

4/17/2026

LANSING - Two bills that would ban mandatory overtime for nurses in Michigan, just passed in the Michigan Senate.  Senator Ed McBroom in leading the effort he sees as a protective measure for the nursing industry. Ensuring nurses are not being forced to work an unsafe number of hours.  The Michigan Nurses Association and political leaders advocated for the bills in Lansing Wednesday.  The Michigan Chamber of Commerce and others oppose the bill saying staffing decisions should be handled collaboratively at the hospital level rather than through broad government mandates.  They warn the legislation could worsen shortages and force hospitals to reduce services or close beds.  With the bill passing the Senate, they now advance to the house.