8/03/2026

MINOCQUA - Two people sustained minor burns last night after a boat caught fire on Lake Minocqua.  According to the Minocqua Police Department first responders were called to a public pier east of the U.S. 51 bridge at approximately 5:45 p.m after a spark from a battery being reconnected ignited gasoline that was being poured into the boat.  Minocqua Fire and Police departments responded to the scene, along with Woodruff Fire and Police departments.

8/03/2026

ONTONAGON - The Ontonagon Fire Department was dispatched at 1246pm yesterday afternoon to a reported brush/grass fire on Scovia road. Upon arrival, fire crews discovered a fire approximately a 60’X60’ in size in a grassy area quickly spreading towards longer grass and Pine Trees.  The fire was contained and extinguished.  No injuries and no property damage was reported. 

8/03/2026

IRON COUNTY - A project that will connect Mercer to the WinMan Trails and create a 24-mile biking loop is moving closer to reality. The Iron County Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts, or ICORE, is working to secure funding for the first phase of the Mercer Bike Loop Trail. That phase includes 3.5 miles of trail connecting the school, library, and Carow Park. ICORE is raising a $380,000 local match, with proceeds from this weekend’s Mercer Bike Fest helping support the effort. The full trail expansion is expected to cost about $6 million and will be completed in three phases. ICORE has also applied for a Department of Transportation grant that would cover about 80% of the project’s cost.