9/29/2026

ONTONAGON COUNTY - The Porcupine Mountains Winter Sports Complex is increasing prices for the first time since 2018. For the 2026-27 season, adult full-day lift tickets will go from $45 to $60, and adult annual passes will increase from $225 to $280. The D-N-R says the higher rates reflect inflation, regional pricing, and rising operating costs, helping fund maintenance and improvements at the complex. The D-N-R has invested about $1.4 million in the facility over the past six years. The season is expected to open in late December, weather permitting.

9/28/2026

IRON COUNTY - Line 5 was a major topic at this week’s Wisconsin DNR board meeting, despite not being on the agenda. DNR Secretary Karen Hyun says the agency is overseeing cleanup of the August 25 spill in Iron County, when a truck struck the pipeline, releasing about 1.3 million gallons of natural gas liquids. DNR collected soil and water samples, and Enbridge removed the damaged section. Public comments both criticized and defended the pipeline, citing environmental concerns, tribal sovereignty and Wisconsin’s energy needs.

9/28/2026

N. WISCONSIN / U.P. - Michigan drivers started seeing gas prices pull back late last week, but the cost at the pump is still noticeably high.   AAA says Monday's average pricing is down 24 cents from Sept. 21, bringing the cost of a gallon of regular unleaded gas to $4.69 per gallon.  The average price is 43 cents per gallon higher than this time last month and $1.65 per gallon higher than this time last year. The record high for unleaded gas in Michigan was $5.22, set in June 2022 under the Biden Administration.  Prices around the region this morning in Bergland $4.80, Bruce Crossing $4.71, Mercer $4.69, Ontonagon $4.68, Watersmeet $4.67, Ironwood $4.57 down 13 cents from last week,  Hurley, Minocqua and Ashland $4.29, Park Falls and Glidden $4.23, Lac Du Flambeau has the lowest price we could find this morning at $4.17. Diesel fuel costs in Michigan dropped about four cents over the past week and are currently averaging $6.77 a gallon.  Diesel prices are expected to ease further, although it may take a few days for that change to take hold.