8/12/2026

N. WISCONSIN / U.P. - A partial solar eclipse today will be visible in Northern Wisconsin and the U.P.  The northern U.S. and southern Canada will get to see the moon take "a small bite" out of the sun.  The best viewing time for us will be between 11:30 to 1:00 central time. 

8/12/2026

N. WISCONSIN - There are lots of ways to help raise money for your favorite charity, but in Drummond, folks were delighted when one resident decided “flipping out” was the way to go. Six-year-old Phoenix Schiess of Drummond decided turning somersaults was the way to go to raise funds for the American Heart Association. The Ashland Daily Press reports that Schiess, a first-grader at Drummond Elementary, told his folks he wanted to help others have healthy hearts so they could do the things they love, just like him. He somersaulted for every dollar raised, totaling $2,275.27 through donations at a local store and social media. Phoenix finished among Wisconsin’s top 15 fundraisers in the 2025-26 Kids Heart Challenge, earning All-Star honors.

8/11/2026

N. WISCONSIN – Today is Wisconsin Primary Election a showdown between democratic socialist Francesca Hong who is trying to rise above David Crowley who originally dropped out of the race before returning and gaining an endorsement from Governor Tony Evers in Wisconsin’s chaotic primary race for governor. The winner of today’s election will advance to take on Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in November in the open race with control of state government in the presidential swing state on the line.  In Iron County voters will decide who will be the next Iron County Sheriff.  Logan Dahlbacka or Mike Randall.  Polls open Tuesday morning at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.