9/04/2026

IRONWOOD / UP (AP) — Diesel has hit a new record price in the U.S., soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time ever. Because diesel is used for many freight and delivery networks, higher diesel prices mean higher transportation costs for a long list of everyday goods. More expensive fuel is increasing bills for businesses across sectors. Some have already passed off costs to consumers in the form of added fees on online orders and packages in the mail.  Ironwood area Diesel prices a few pennies short of $6 a gallon. 

9/04/2026

VILAS COUNTY - A Michigan man has been arrested in the April death of a St. Germain man in Florence County.  Mark Allan Johnson ll, of Kingsford, Mich., was taken into custody last week in Dickinson County, Mich. on 1st Degree Reckless Homicide/Delivery of Drugs, Manufacture/Deliver Amphetamine, and Manufacture/Delivery of Narcotics charges.  Mark Allan Johnson is currently being held at the Florence County Jail on a $100,000 bond.  42-year-old John Edwards, of St. Germain was found April 10^th slumped over in his vehicle at the Vagabond Park in Florence County.  Deputies administered Narcan along with other lifesaving measures; but the man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

9/04/2026

PRICE COUNTY - A 72-year-old man died after his UTV veered off the road causing a rollover Wednesday in Price County near Phillips.   The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim was not wearing a helmet, but he was wearing a seatbelt.  The death is the 33rd ATV/UTV fatal crash this year, after 42 deaths last year.