5/11/2026

N. WISCONSIN / U.P. – The Wildfire Fire Danger for today is at VERY HIGH.  NO outdoor open debris allowed today for most of the U.P. and much of Northern and Northwest Wisconsin.  A fire danger of VERY HIGH means wildfires start easily, spread rapidly with increased intensity and are difficult to control.

5/11/2026

IRONWOOD / N. WISCONSIN - Gas prices in Michigan are down 14 cents from last week. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $4.73 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 70 cents more than this time last month and $1.66 cents more than this time last year.  In Upper Michigan, the lowest average is in Luce County at $4.51 per gallon. The highest continues to be in Chippewa County at $4.87.  Ironwood prices at $4.55 this morning.  Around the region Hurley and Mellen prices at $4.29, Ontonagon is $4.47, Glidden at $4.35, Minocqua at $4.42, Ashland has the lowest price we could find at $4.14 a gallon. 

5/11/2026

VILAS COUNTY - The new Plum Lake Community Center in Vilas County is on track to be finished by late September, with a tentative ribbon-cutting planned for Oct. 3. Demolition of the old town hall begins this week, following a final opportunity for fire and EMS volunteers to use the building for roof venting and forced entry training. Town offices have already moved to 2821 Highway 155; while the address has changed, the phone number remains the same. Visitors are asked to use the designated parking on the west side and the front entrance. While a $4.25 million state grant covers construction of the meeting rooms, offices, and tele-med suite, it does not include furnishings or decor. Consequently, the town is fundraising for new furniture and art, offering naming rights to donors who outfit specific rooms. For more information, go to plumlakewi.gov/news.