9/16/2026

ASHLAND - Ashland police are raising money to restore the department’s K-9 unit, which became inactive after longtime dog Chase retired at the end of 2025. The Daily Press reports Officer John Williams was selected to become the new K-9 handler and says about 35-thousand dollars is needed for the dog, training and equipment. The department says a K-9 would help with drug detection, tracking, search and rescue, and apprehending suspects. Chief Brandon Marten says the dog could also assist neighboring agencies. Fundraising is underway, with training planned for next year. Donations to help support the K-9 unit can be sent to the Ashland Police Department.

9/16/2026

SUPERIOR - Authorities are investigating a fire early Monday morning at Enbridge’s office in Superior. At around 1:40 a.m., flames and smoke could be seen coming from the building. As firefighters worked to put out the fire, they noticed graffiti painted on signs and on the building.  Nobody was inside at the time of the fire. The investigation is on-going.    This comes as the Wisconsin DNR has requested Enbridge to stop work on its Line 5 reroute project after an unattended semi hit and broke a valve on the pipeline in Saxon last month.  The pipeline was temporary shut down due to the accident; Enbridge has since resumed the flow of Oil and Natural gas through the pipeline. 

9/16/2026

S. WISCONSIN - State agriculture officials have confirmed Wisconsin’s first equine case of West Nile virus this year in an unvaccinated Brown County horse.  The state documented five equine cases of West Nile virus in 2025.