4/17/2026

N. WISCONSIN – 40-year-old Robert S. Powless, of Ashland, pleaded guilty to possession of narcotic drugs on Wednesday. Powless was one of three charged with multiple drug offenses after a traffic stop in Barron County. Judge James Babler sentenced the currently incarcerated Powless to one year of prison and one year of extended supervision. Other charges were dismissed but read into the record. His supervision mandates abstaining from controlled substances and paraphernalia and completing recommended treatment.

4/17/2026

MINOCQUA – Early Yesterday morning at approximately 5:30am the Minocqua Police Department executed a search warrant at Relentless Precision, on Highway 70 in Minocqua.  Relentless Precision is a local gunsmith business.  The search warrant is part of an active criminal investigation being conducted by the Minocqua Police Department.  The investigation involves alleged property crimes.  Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, the amount of information being released is limited.  We currently know there are at least 12 victims related to this case.  Any individual who has recently conducted business with Relentless Precision and believes they may be missing property are asked to contact the Minocqua Police Department. 

4/17/2026

IRONWOOD – Flight time changes are being considered at the Gogebic-Iron County Airport. During recent presentation to the Gogebic-Iron County Airport Board, Tonya Ruhsenberger, Denver Air Connection representative, said that new Ironwood flight times will maintain good connections. Jon Coleman, Senior VP of Corporate Strategy, said an overnight stay in Ironwood as part of flight logistics, would allow an early-morning flight if the airport installs a hangar and the airfield is operational by 8 a.m. The board is looking at a pre-designed hanger that will cost around a million dollars. The board will also explore financing options for that facility.