7/16/2026

LAC DU FLAMBEAU - A group of White Sand Lake property owners has filed a federal lawsuit against the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, claiming the tribe unlawfully blocked access to a private boat launch. The tribe claims the boat launch violates tribal code and won an injunction against the property owners. The homeowners argue the tribe lacks jurisdiction over privately owned land and Wisconsin's navigable waterways. Tribal officials say they'll respond in court and maintain they have a responsibility to protect reservation waters and cultural resources.

7/16/2026

IRONWOOD – Festival Ironwood events today include Youth Volleyball Tournaments start today at 9am, Bingo at 1, Live Polka Music by Richie Yurkovich starting at 4 along with the Yooper style wood fire grilled Chicken feed, the launching of the ducks for the worlds largest duck pick is at 4:15 this afternoon.  Festival Ironwood runs through Saturday.

7/16/2026

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission has found probable cause that billionaire Elon Musk broke state law when he promised to hand out $1 million checks to voters in the 2025 state Supreme Court election.  Prosecutors can choose to bring criminal charges over violating the state law against election bribery. The district attorney's office has 40 days to report back to the commission.