10/20/2025

IRONWOOD - ‘No King protests over the weekend nationwide and more than 2,500 locations including several in the U.P. including at Depot Park In downtown Ironwood Saturday.  Protests were also held in Marquette, Escanaba, St Ignace, Houghton, Crystal Falls, Sault Ste. Marie, Iron Mountain, Newberry, and Marinette.  The protest comes in the wake of the government shutdown, now entering its 20th day. 

10/20/2025

IRONWOOD – City of Ironwood water main flushing started overnight last night in Ironwood.  Area One was flushed overnight including areas north of US-2 from the Montreal River to Roosevelt Street.  Area two will be flushed overnight tonight which includes all areas south of US-2 from Frederick Street from Norrie Street to North Lake Street, and all areas north of East Ayer Street from Lake Street to Country Club Road.  During the flushing residents may notice lower than normal water pressure and dirty water.  The city suggests taking a water meter reading, running your cold water until discoloration clears and then taking another water meter reading for a proper credit on your water bill.  Bottled water is available for Ironwood residents that feel they need it. 

10/20/2025

LANSING - The state of Michigan has announced that unemployment benefits and resources for federal workers impacted by government shutdowns, are available.

Unemployment Insurance Agency Director Jason Palmer assures support for those facing layoffs. Furloughed workers receiving back pay must repay benefits. Those in the deferred resignation program must show good cause for voluntary separation to avoid disqualification. The UIA Claimant Roadmap on the webpage guides users through filing claims via the 24/7 online MiWAM system, which also allows for work search certification and eligibility confirmation.

www.Michigan.gov/FederalWorkerHelp