5/08/2026

WAKEFIELD – The city of Wakefield asking that if you see water running at the Wakefield Campground do not turn it off.  The city says due to the recent cold temperatures, the campground water spigots are being left slightly open to allow a slow, steady drip as a preventative measure to help protect the water lines from freezing during overnight temperature drops. 

5/08/2026

UPPER MICHIGAN – This week was National Small Business Week as entrepreneurship continues to surge in Michigan. The Great Lakes State is home to almost 950-thousand small businesses, accounting for almost all businesses in the state. Nationally, more than 36-million small businesses employ nearly half the workforce, with many launching at a lower cost thanks to digital tools. Alison Todak with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation says there's never been a better time to start your business.

                    0:13  "If you've had an idea you've been sitting on, there are more tools available through technology, through resources that the state provides, more appetite, and I think more accessibility to a global market to really get your business off the ground."

 Todak says everything from website builders to payment platforms and artificial intelligence tools are making it faster and cheaper to launch a business, setting the stage for competition.

5/08/2026

IRONWOOD - The Michigan State Police (MSP) and Gogebic Community College are hosting a free Law Enforcement Career Academy in Ironwood from June 7-12, 2026.

Open to those 16 and older, participants will be mentored by local and state officers in activities such as patrol techniques, first aid, and crime scene investigation. Lt. Ben Eckola described it as a way for youth to explore local career paths and build relationships within the community. The program provides free meals and lodging to students from any location. Registration is due by May 31, 2026, through Trooper Joe Renaud at renaudj@michigan.gov or Rebecca Bramlett at rebeccab@gogebic.edu.