10/23/2025

UPPER MICHIGAN - The June 9 deaths of a son and his father on Isle Royale have been ruled a murder-suicide.  The death certificates show the medical examiner determined John Baird’s manner of death was homicide and that he was “stabbed multiple times by his son.”  Bradley’s manner of death was determined to be a suicide.  Investigators have not released a suspected motive for the murder or provided additional details about circumstances leading up to the deaths.

10/23/2025

IRON MOUNTAIN - The Dickinson County Prosecutor’s Office has released the names of the seven individuals arrested in a three-day human trafficking sting that took place from Oct. 8-12.  They include David Anthony Bailey, 45, of Green Bay; Joseph Peters, 41, of Green Bay; Kelsey Burbank, 29, of Kingsford; John Coughlin, 61, of Iron Mountain; Nicholas Krackenberger, 29, of Iron Mountain; Dennis Zuern, 65, of Iron Mountain; and Guy Ruder, 51, of Tomahawk WI.  All seven of those arrested are being charged with child sexually abusive activity, use of a computer to commit a child sexually abusive activity, use of a computer to commit accosting a child for immoral purposes and children -- accosting for immoral purposes.

10/22/2025

IRONWOOD – Ironwood Water Flushing overnight tonight will include All areas south of the caves area including the Norrie and Ashland Locations and neighborhoods of South Range Road, VanBuskirk and Norrie Park Roads.  During the overnight flushing you may notice lower than normal water pressure and dirty water.  The city suggests running the cold water until discoloration clears and taking a water meter reading before and after for a credit on your water bill.