8/10/2026

N. WISCONSIN - Republicans are putting money behind democratic socialist Francesca Hong, thinking she will be the better matchup for Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in November. The Republican Governors Association has spent nearly $3.6 million through its Right Direction Wisconsin PAC on ads contrasting Hong with President Donald Trump and playing up her liberal policies.  Gov. Tony Evers projected confidence at a rally that attracted hundreds of people in Madison last night saying David Crowley was the best chance Democrats have to defeat Tiffany.  The Wisconsin Democrat primary election is tomorrow. 

8/10/2026

MICHIGAN (AP) — Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says he's spoken with Barack Obama and hopes the former president will campaign with him. Democrats are trying to unite after a bitter primary campaign that exposed deep rifts between the party's progressive and moderate wings. El-Sayed tells NBC's "Meet the Press' that his conversation with Obama was warm and inspiring. The Republican nominee is Mike Rogers, a former congressman.

8/07/2026

IRONWOOD - Crews have started pouring concrete on the landing hill of the Copper Peak project in Ironwood, building walls and stairways, and installing avalanche protection as part of the second year of a four-year, $40 million project. Plastic landing mats will allow year-round training and international competitions and can be sponsored for a $300 contribution per section. Officials say the project is expected to boost tourism and the regional economy. Residents and tourists alike are invited to stop by the new visitors center to track the progress of the largest construction project in Gogebic County history and to buy tickets for Adventure Rides offered on Sundays. More information can be found at jumpinforcopperpeak.com