7/15/2026

ASHLAND - Ashland native Marcus Kruzan was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers with the 371st overall pick.  In high school Kruzan posted a superb 0.53 earned run average. He went on to play his college ball at St. Thomas before transferring to Minnesota.  Now he is getting an opportunity to play for the Brewers his home state team.

7/15/2026

IRONWOOD – Festival Ironwood kicks off today at Depot Park in Downtown Ironwood with activities for the entire family though Saturday including things to do throughout the entire downtown. The Historic Ironwood Theatre is offering free guided tours and silent movie screenings starting tomorrow and running through Saturday as part of Festival Ironwood. When the theater first opened in the 20’s, the Ironwood was a first-run cinema. Visitors can learn about the theater's history during the 20-minute tour, then enjoy Buster Keaton's classic, Sherlock Jr. Admission is free, though donations are appreciated. At Depot Park There will be live music, car show, the duck pick is back this this year.  It all kicks off with our live broadcast starting just after 10:00 this morning.  A full schedule of events can be found on our Facebook Page. 

EXTREME HEAT WARNING

IRONWOOD – Records were set across the U.P. and Northern Wisconsin yesterday for high temperatures.  The official High temperature yesterday in Ironwood was 99 degrees with Bessemer hitting 100 degrees yesterday afternoon before temperatures dropped into the 70s overnight across the region breaking records for highest low temperatures.  An EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...for most of our listening area.  Temperatures expected back into the mid-90s today with a heat index values between 98 and 105.  Some relief tomorrow with highs in the Mid 80’s with lower humidity levels and comfortable weather conditions near normal in the mid to upper 70s Thursday through the weekend.  We could see smoke from wildfires to our Northwest lead to unhealthy air quality later this week and this weekend.