8/03/2026

IRONWOOD — Michigan gas prices have jumped to the highest level since the month of May up 13 cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $4.36 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 31 cents more than this time last month and $1.22 more than this time last year.  Ironwood prices one of the Highest in the U.P, at $4.33 per gallon this morning, Hurley with the lowest price in the region at $3.89.  Around the region Ontonagon $4.19, Ashland $4.06, Minocqua $4.08, Mercer, Mellen and Glidden $3.99, Park Falls $3.91.

8/03/2026

UPPER MICHIGAN - Michigan's Supreme Court has ordered state regulators to reconsider their approval of the proposed Line 5 tunnel project, delaying the plan. The court ruled the Michigan Public Service Commission did not fully evaluate the tunnel's environmental impacts after challenges from tribes and environmental groups. Regulators must now conduct a more thorough review, including the risks of continuing to operate the existing Line 5 pipeline and the potential for an oil spill in the Great Lakes.

Enbridge says they are reviewing their legal options.

7/31/2026

SAXON - Iron County Fair runs through the weekend.  Swine and Sheep judging begins at 8am followed by the Dairy Showmanship; Beef judging.  Youth Horse Show starts at 10am, 4-H Silent Auction begins in the 4-H Youth Building at noon, Market Poultry judging is at 1pm, Carnival rides open at 2, Music by "Chicken Stanley" in the Pavilion starting at 3pm, Master Showmanship judging in Show Arena and snowshoe Baseball at the ball field at 5, Music by "Derek Jones & The 50 South" in the Grandstands at 8.  Tomorrow Volleyball Tournament starts at 9, Antique Tractor Pull and Equipment Demonstrations in Grandstands at 10, Carnival rides open at noon, Music by "Flashback" in Pavilion at 3, Music by "Maiden Dixie" in the Grandstands at 6, and Music by "That Arena Rock Show" in Grandstands at 8:30.  More activities on Sunday the final day of the fair more information online at iron county fair wi dot net.  This weekend marks the 99^th year of the Iron County Fair.