7/27/2026

WISCONSIN - Gov. Tony Evers’ administration says Wisconsin ranked in the top five nationally for helping veterans find jobs for a third straight year, with the state again placing fourth in 2025 as measured by a federal employment-services benchmark.  Evers announced the ranking Thursday alongside the state Department of Workforce Development and Department of Veterans Affairs, noting the update comes ahead of National Hire a Veteran Day on Saturday. Wisconsin is home to about 300,000 veterans.

7/24/2026

IRONWOOD - A fire early yesterday morning destroyed the Norrie Club.  Fire crews were on scene for about 3 hours.  The building located behind the former Manny’s Restaurant in Ironwood appears to be a complete loss.  The Norrie Club has a 100-year history in Ironwood. There were no injuries and there is no word on what caused that fire.   

7/24/2026

HURLEY – The Iron County Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts also known as ICORE says they now 3/4 of the way to raising all the funding needed for the City of Hurley to purchase 3 miles of the Soo Line Railroad grade from CN Railroad!  They thank everyone that has donated to the project so far.  The Connect the Rivers Campaign says they will double all donations to $20,000 by the end of the month.  ICORE is at $16,760 for that goal currently.  All donations greater than $500 will be acknowledged with a plaque at the Hurley Trailhead.