1/13/2026

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is calling on the Republican-controlled Legislature to act on his priorities during his final year in office, even if it means working later into the year than they are scheduled to be in session. Republicans are unlikely to follow Evers’ call to action on many of the priorities he outlined in a letter on Tuesday. They rejected many of them, including a $1.3 billion increase in funding for public schools, last year. The Legislature is scheduled to adjourn by mid-March. But Evers says they should work longer to find bipartisan solutions to issues such as school funding, health care costs and gun control.

1/12/2026

IRONWOOD – As a reminder Copper Peak in Ironwood Township is closed and currently off-limits to all winter activities, including skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling.

The closure is due to construction hazards. A year-long, $20 million state-funded project is underway to restore the ski jump for international competitions and although construction is paused for the winter, the closure remains essential because of safety risks posed by metal rods, some of which are concealed by snow. The grounds are under 24-hour video surveillance to deter trespassing.

1/12/2026

IRONWOOD – Ironwood gas prices have been fluctuating over the past week with the state average price starting the week higher.  Michigan drivers are paying 11 cents more this week compared to last week, which puts the state average at $2.81. Despite the increase, that price is still 23 cents less than this time last year.  Michigan now sits one cent higher than the national average, which is $2.80 for a gallon of regular unleaded gas. In the U.P. The lowest average is in Menominee County at $2.56 per gallon. The highest is in Mackinac County at $3.07 Ironwood gas prices this morning range from $2.73 to $2.89 per gallon.