9/14/2026

N. WISCONSIN / U.P - Michigan gasoline prices are up 28 cents from last week and now average $4.31 a gallon.  The price is 6 cents more than a month ago and $1.04 higher than this time last year.  GasBuddy showing the national average price of gas at $4.25, a 15.7-cent increase since last week.  Ironwood prices at $4.44 this morning.  Bergland $4.45, Mellen and Ontonagon at $4.29, Park Falls and Watersmeet $4.19, Lac Du Flambeau $4.26, Minocqua $4.24, The lowest gas prices we could find in our region are in Hurley and Mercer at $4.17, and in Glidden and Ashland $4.16 a gallon. 

9/14/2026

IRONWOOD - Beacon Ambulance says construction is officially underway on their new STATION 3! Beacon saying on Facebook "This new facility is an investment in the future of our community and, most importantly, in the dedicated EMS professionals who are there when we need them most. Every step of progress brings us closer to a station that will better support our crews, strengthen our emergency response capabilities, and help us continue providing high-quality care to our community for years to come."

9/14/2026

BESSEMER TOWNSHIP - Bessemer Township Fire Department was dispatched at just after 1:00 yesterday to a reported brush fire on Lakeshore Drive. Bessemer Township requested Wakefield Fire for mutual aid right away due to how far out the location was and for manpower. Upon arrival, crews located approximately 0.5 acres of brush and trees actively burning. Bessemer Township also requested Winchester FD (Wi) for additional manpower. The fire originated from an unattended campfire.