4/17/2026

BESSEMER – The Gogebic Range Trail Authority asking ATV riders to use caution on trail 2 between Steiger’s and Anvil Rd in Bessmer.  Damage to a culvert is partially obstructing the tail.  The Trail Authority saying on Facebook that they would appreciate if you can avoid this area until things dry up.

4/17/2026

LANSING - Two bills that would ban mandatory overtime for nurses in Michigan, just passed in the Michigan Senate.  Senator Ed McBroom in leading the effort he sees as a protective measure for the nursing industry. Ensuring nurses are not being forced to work an unsafe number of hours.  The Michigan Nurses Association and political leaders advocated for the bills in Lansing Wednesday.  The Michigan Chamber of Commerce and others oppose the bill saying staffing decisions should be handled collaboratively at the hospital level rather than through broad government mandates.  They warn the legislation could worsen shortages and force hospitals to reduce services or close beds.  With the bill passing the Senate, they now advance to the house.

4/17/2026

MADISON - State legislators have still not held a vote on Gov. Evers’ proposal to ban gerrymandering.  After postponing the special session on Tuesday, lawmakers were scheduled to reconvene at 10 a.m. yesterday, but Republican leaders postponed the special session again until 10 a.m. on Tuesday.  No word on the reason for the extensions.