6/11/2026

UPPER MICHIGAN – The Michigan State Police warning parents, teen drivers and others on the road about the increased safety risk that exists with more teens out of school and out on the roads.  From Memorial Day through Labor Day, the MSP say there is a dangerous spike in teen driving fatalities in what experts refer to as the 100 deadliest days for teens on the road.  According to Triple AAA more than 30% of all teen driver related deaths happen between Memorial Day and Labor Day each summer. During that period, on average, about 8 people a day die in crashes that involve teen drivers.  To help reduce the risk the MSP offers a complete comprehensive driver education courses for teens to better understand the rules of the road.  More information and tips for parents on our website and Facebook page.  https://www.michigan.gov/msp/divisions/ohsp/safety-programs/teen-drivers

6/11/2026

ASHLAND - The Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center of Tamarack Ashland Medical Center with Essentia Health is hosting the Raffle For A Cause on Saturday from 11 am to 10 pm at the Bay Area Civic in Ashland. A day of family fun is scheduled… There will be a 5K Run, 50/50 raffle, bucket raffles, games for all ages, and food trucks, as well as live entertainment sponsored by Enbridge, including Brett and the Little Big Show, comedian Dustin Nickerson, and The Voice season 15 runner-up Chris Kroeze, with the event hosted by J.D. Bass. All proceeds will benefit those going through cancer treatment at the Northwest Wisconsin Cancer Center.

SEVERE WEATHER POSSIBLE TODAY

IRONWOOD - A second round of scattered to numerous severe storms are expected this afternoon and evening.  Damaging to significant wind gusts, large to very large hail, tornadoes, and localized heavy rain are possible.  Hot and Humid today with highs in the upper 80s to near 90.