WILDFIRE DANGER HIGH

IRONWOOD – High Temperatures will reach into the mid to upper 70s today and tomorrow.  With low humidity levels there is an elevated fire danger for most of Northern Wisconsin today.  The Wildfire danger is rated at Moderate for Vilas and Oneida County.  High for Iron, Ashland, Bayfield and Price Counties, Very High for Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties. 

4/22/2026

IRON COUNTY - The Iron County Board of Supervisors has officially approved a resolution authorizing the Forestry and Parks Department to proceed with the acquisition of a significant parcel of land in the town of Mercer. The pivotal decision concerns 51.91 acres, which will be purchased from the Union Pacific Railroad for $$120,000. The funding structure for the purchase will be a blend of external grant money, most of which will come from the Wisconsin DNR. The remaining balance, up to $45,000, will be covered by funds allocated from the county budget to finalize the transaction. The addition of this parcel is expected to significantly enhance the county's public land holdings, particularly in the Mercer area, and could open up new possibilities for recreational trail development or other public access initiatives along the historic railway path.

4/22/2026

GOGEBIC / ONTONAGON COUNTY - The Michigan Department of Transportation will open many roadside parks next week.  The MDOT says most of the parks will reopen for the season on April 28.  There are 2 such parks in Gogebic County, with 3 more in Ontonagon County.  Just note water may not be turned on at all the parks until next month to provide time for annual testing and treatment of the park water systems.  There are 85 roadside parks MDOT maintains around the state.