7/28/2026

IRONWOOD – Road Construction continues in Ironwood.  McLeod Ave from Curry to Ayer Street will be closed starting today for a lead service line replacement project.  Frenchtown Road will remain closed this week from Penokee Road to Rock Road for watermain reconstruction. Old County Road will remain closed this week from Country Club Road to South Davis Road.  This is for water main reconstruction on Old County Road.  Lowell Street will remain closed this week for completion of utility and paving work.  The city says they hope that have that street reopened by end of this week.  Meanwhile on Ridge and Arch Streets Curb and sidewalk work continues, while Curb work on Ridge Street will be starting this week.  Paving and restoration of these two streets will be complete by the end of August.  Douglas Blvd from US2 to Francis Street will be closed Thursday night during the evening hours to complete sanitary sewer pipe restoration work. 

7/28/2026

WESTERN U.P. / N. WISCONSIN - The American Red Cross has declared its second-ever national blood crisis, citing a four-year summer low in donations. All blood types are needed, but type O is in particularly high demand, and distributions to hospitals are being limited. Officials say just three additional donors at each blood drive could help rebuild supplies. Donors can schedule appointments through the Red Cross Blood Donor App, RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS. Local Drives are being held and appointments are available in Ewen in Ontonagon County on Aug. 19,th, and in Hurley in Iron County on August 20^th.

7/28/2026

UPPER MICHIGAN - About 17 fire departments competed Saturday in the 131st annual U.P. Volunteer Firefighters Tournament in Gaastra. The competition, hosted by the Caspian Gaastra Fire Department, had teams showcasing and testing their skills in five events, including a ladder climb and hose launch. Firefighters say the competition is about teamwork, camaraderie, and having fun. Organizers also say the tournament highlights the need for more volunteers across the Upper Peninsula and what it means to serve one's community as a firefighter.