FIRE DANGER VERY HIGH

...ELEVATED WILDFIRE POTENTIAL FOR MOST OF UPPER MICHIGAN AND NORTHERN WISCONSIN TODAY DUE TO A COMBINATION OF GUSTY WINDS, DRY AND WARM CONDITIONS...Gusty easterly winds as high as 20 mph, combined with dry and warm conditions and a lack of recent rainfall will lead to elevated wildfire potential this afternoon Avoid outdoor burning today. Immediately report any wildfires to local emergency services by calling 911.  Burn restrictions remain in effect. 

6/01/2026

LAC DU FLAMBEAU - The body of 45-year-old Kyle Ascheman, who went missing on Whitefish Lake on the Lac du Flambeau Reservation, was recovered Saturday after a multi-agency search. Authorities began searching Thursday night after his boat was found unmanned and circling on the lake. Sonar equipment from the Wisconsin DNR helped locate the body, and the Oneida County Dive Team recovered him. Numerous tribal, local, county, and state agencies assisted in the search, while victim services provided support to Ascheman’s family.

6/01/2026

BESSEMER - Tracie Wittla of Bessemer has been appointed by Circuit Judge Michael Pope as Gogebic County Prosecuting Attorney following the retirement of Nicholas Jacobs. Wittla’s appointment takes effect today and will continue through the next general election in November 2028. Wittla has served as Chief Assistant Prosecutor for Gogebic County since February 1999.  Wittla will now begin the task of finding an assistant prosecutor for her office.  Jacobs served two stints as Prosecuting Attorney, first taking office in 1982 as the youngest prosecutor in the State of Michigan. His retirement went effective yesterday.