5/05/2026

N. WISCONSIN - The 10th annual Rescue Divas EMS Camp for Girls is accepting applications through Friday, May 29. Scheduled for Aug. 2-6 at CrossWoods Camp in Mason. The residential program introduces 20 northern Wisconsin middle schoolers to emergency medical careers through hands-on training in CPR, first aid, and search and rescue. Launched in 2015 to combat EMT shortages, the camp moved from Northland College to its current location in 2025. Supported by over 20 community volunteers and sponsors, the $50 attendance fee covers only 15% of actual costs. Past participants have successfully entered fields as EMTs, nurses, and 911 dispatchers.

5/05/2026

IRONWOOD - John Kimball of Ironwood has been identified as the winner of the $2 million Powerball ticket sold at The Brite Spot 2 in Hurley last week.  Wisconsin Lottery officials think the unusually high number of 6 winning tickets of a million dollars or more in Wisconsin may be tied to how players picked their numbers. The winning numbers, 3-19-35-51-67, all appear in the same column on Powerball playslips.

5/04/2026

MINOCQUA - Kirk Bangstad, owner of Minocqua Brewing Company, announced his candidacy for governor of Wisconsin on Saturday only one day after receiving a visit from officials from the secret service and grabbing the attention of the FBI from posts he made on social media. Known for his controversial "free beer day" offer regarding President Trump, Bangstad recently drew FBI and Secret Service attention for renewing that promotion following an attempted assassination of the President. Bangstad has stated he decided to run after unsuccessfully urging other progressives to do so. Bangstad's entry follows his public criticism of fellow progressives like State Rep. Francesca Hong and former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes. While a March Marquette Law poll showed Hong and Barnes leading a largely undecided field, it also revealed that 75% of voters are primarily concerned with inflation and the cost of living, while voting rights were not listed among the top priorities.