4/17/2026

MADISON - State legislators have still not held a vote on Gov. Evers’ proposal to ban gerrymandering.  After postponing the special session on Tuesday, lawmakers were scheduled to reconvene at 10 a.m. yesterday, but Republican leaders postponed the special session again until 10 a.m. on Tuesday.  No word on the reason for the extensions. 

4/17/2026

IRONWOOD - Gogebic Community College Goes Gold Casino Night is tomorrow night.  Casino night is a fun event where the student is turned into a very professional looking gaming room including games like blackjack, Roulette, and craps.  All the dealers are volunteers and even if you don't gamble, it's for a great cause.  All proceeds from this fundraiser will go to support the GCC Foundation and students!  Roaring 20's is the theme so come dress as if it were the 1920s.  The deadline to purchase tickets is 5pm tonight.  We have a link on our website and Facebook page.   https://secure.qgiv.com/for/casinonightticketsales/event/gogebicgoesgoldcasinonight/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRO_aFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE3d3o4V2haY2x6bkEwYkZEc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnRwZolCMIbLYvc5oLczM48yXrKYhUzEWw7mfqQ6PtEurhn8jU3ciAQkXFKD_aem_G_kMeYTBZ2wS4Cvccb9-_A

4/16/2026

ASHLAND -  An Ashland man pleaded not guilty yesterday to four felony drug charges and one misdemeanor count of drug paraphernalia possession filed on Jan. 6 in Barron County Circuit Court. Jason L. Saari, 51, stood charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession with intent to deliver heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine, stemming from a routine casino parking lot patrol and subsequent vehicle search. Saari is free on a $5,000 signature bond, with a plea hearing set for June 5.