8/04/2026

MICHIGAN - Northern Strike 26-2, one of the Department of War’s largest reserve component readiness exercises, is underway through August 14 across Michigan's National All-Domain Warfighting Center. More than 9,000 participants from 36 states and territories, along with five international partners, are taking part. Training is being held at multiple military sites across the state. Drivers should expect increased military traffic, and residents may notice more military aircraft flying scheduled training missions.

8/05/2026

DETROIT (AP) — State health officials say two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan. They are the first confirmed deaths in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said Monday that both had underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by the intestinal illness and dehydration.

8/03/2026

MINOCQUA - Two people sustained minor burns last night after a boat caught fire on Lake Minocqua.  According to the Minocqua Police Department first responders were called to a public pier east of the U.S. 51 bridge at approximately 5:45 p.m after a spark from a battery being reconnected ignited gasoline that was being poured into the boat.  Minocqua Fire and Police departments responded to the scene, along with Woodruff Fire and Police departments.