10/15/2026

BAYFIELD COUNTY – The Bayfield County Sheriff’s office hiring 2 new deputies.  Deputy Tanski and Deputy Pretasky both recently graduated from recruit school and have started field training.

10/15/2026

WISCONSIN - The Milwaukee Brewers announced that single-game tickets for potential 2026 World Series games at American Family Field will go on sale TODAY.   A ticket presale exclusively for Wisconsin residents begins at 10am.  Remaining single-game tickets will open to the general public at 2 p.m Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis, and team officials cautioned that availability will be tight.  Should Milwaukee advance, Games 1, 2, 6 and 7 would be played at American Family Field in Milwaukee. 

10/14/2026

GOGEBIC COUNTY / U.P.  – Firefighting efforts continue in Gogebic County.  The 300-acre Black River Fire in this is the one south of Wakefield in a densely forested area is now 50% contained. The U.S. Forest Service says aerial resources will continue to be utilized today as needed.  Around the U.P. the other big fires are the Ridge Fire which covers 450 acres in Negaunee Township is 20% contained and the Craig Lake Fire in Baraga County has burning at 568 acres, is also at 20% contained.  Recent rain wet and humid conditions helping fire crews battle the fires.  More rain is expected to move into the region tomorrow and Friday.  Cause of the fires are under investigation.  There are currently no evacuations and no threats to structures.