8/25/2026

ASHLAND COUNTY - Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute project in Wisconsin has had another drilling-fluid spill, this time at Trout Brook in Marengo, according to industry watchdog Clean Technica. It follows a 1,900-gallon spill earlier this summer. Environmental groups say nearby streams and wetlands remain at risk. Enbridge has not confirmed the event. The spill came as a judge heard arguments over permits for the project. The Bad River Band and environmental groups say Wisconsin’s DNR violated water and wetland protections. Enbridge says its review was thorough. Written arguments are due September 11, with a ruling expected within 90 days.

8/25/2026

ONTONAGON COUNTY - The Agate Falls Scenic Site in Ontonagon County will reopen to visitors on September 4th. The off-road vehicle trail above the falls will remain closed because of construction delays at the trestle bridge. The Michigan DNR is making safety improvements to the 1900 bridge with help from a $1.6 million federal Recreational Trails grant. The delays have pushed back the ORV trail’s planned November 1, 2026, reopening, and a new date will be announced while the trestle remains closed to pedestrians and ORVs.

8/25/2026

BESSEMER - Bessemer Township Fire Department was dispatched just after 11:00 yesterday morning to a reported processor fire in the wood off County Rd 519 South.  Crews from Bessemer Township Fire Department and Wakefield Fire pulled multiple hand lines to keep the processor from spreading to the woods. Damage was described by fire crews as Extensive the Cause of that fire Unknown.