10/22/2026

BESSEMER TOWNSHIP – The Bessemer Township Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 11:34 AM yesterday for a reported fire involving a shed fire near the intersection of Harding and Koski Road. Approximately three small propane tanks were reported to be near the structure.  One individual suffering from smoke inhalation from trying to suppress the fire otherwise there were no injuries reported. 

10/22/2026

VILAS COUNTY - The Town of Cloverland in Vilas County has received nearly $1.3 million in state funding for the first phase of a planned 10-mile River Trail connecting Eagle River and St. Germain. The public is invited to a celebration Thursday, Oct. 22, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Cloverland Town Hall. The grant will cover about 80% of Phase One, including 1.9 miles of paved, off-road trail and bicycle route signage. The Great Headwaters Trails Foundation is contributing nearly $500,000 toward the project.

10/22/2026

IRONWOOD – A ribbon cutting ceremony was held yesterday at the new city playground in the Jessieville Location in Ironwood next to the former Jessieville school.  A few dozen children were there to check out and try out the new playground equipment.  The portion of the former school property and the playground equipment was purchased by the city of Ironwood.