6/04/2026

HOUGHTON COUNTY - One person is dead after a suspected accidental drowning in Lake Superior in Houghton County yesterday.  The MSP Calumet Post responded at approximately 9:30 a.m. yesterday to a reported body in Lake Superior near McLain State Park and the break wall leading to the Keweenaw Waterway Upper Entrance Lighthouse. The body of a 57-year-old man from Hancock was subsequently located by divers from the Houghton County Sheriff’s Office.  Investigators says the preliminary investigation indicates this was an accidental drowning that occurred earlier Wednesday morning. No foul play is suspected. However, the investigation remains ongoing.

6/04/2026

NEGAUNEE - A police pursuit that ended in a fiery crash in Negaunee Tuesday night started with an alleged shooting, according to police.  The incident started at a Negaunee apartment building after police responded to a report of shots fired.  A male victim at the apartment complex suffered minor injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital.  The alleged shooter then lead police on a pursuit that ended when the suspect crashed his vehicle into a Krist gas station gas pump.  No names have been released.

6/04/2026

N. WISCONSIN - Liberal activist and brewery owner Kirk Bangstad run for Governor is likely over after Bangstad failed to submit enough valid signatures to qualify for Wisconsin’s gubernatorial ballot, falling short of the 2,000-signature requirement with 1,504 valid signatures. He can appeal and has until Sunday, the 7th, to restore challenged signatures. Bangstad, who launched his campaign in May, gained national attention following an FBI and Secret Service interview over a social media post about President Donald Trump. He argues he is still eligible pending the signature review process. Bangstad is known for his politically themed brewery, activism, and previous unsuccessful runs for public office.