6/10/2026

DETROIT (AP) — The Michigan Court of Appeals has thrown out the conviction of a man who was found guilty of a secondary role in a plot to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020. Joe Morrison was convicted of providing material support for terrorist acts. But the appeals court reversed the results of his trial on technical grounds.

6/09/2026

IRONWOOD - Temperatures will trend hotter today and tomorrow with temperatures in the upper 80s to around 90.  Take it easy when working outside, and take plenty of water breaks!  There is a Slight Risk for severe weather late tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow night for most of Upper Michigan and Northern Wisconsin.  Some storms tomorrow could contain Damaging wind gusts, large to very large hail, tornadoes, and localized heavy rain.

6/09/2026

COVINGTON - A three-vehicle crash on Sunday that closed M-28 in Covington Township for 6 hours resulted in one death.  In a Monday press release yesterday, the Baraga County Sheriff’s Office says around 2 p.m., it was dispatched to M-28 near Pirkola Road. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a semi-tractor and trailer overturned across M-28 and fully engulfed in flames after striking and breaking a power line. The driver of the tractor-trailer, 60-year-old Karry Mengsolf, of Southern Wisconsin, received minor injuries after he was able to escape the cab and move away from the scene.  The driver of the second vehicle identified as 67-year-old Gary Cronkright, of Iron River, was pronounced dead at the scene.  A third vehicle traveling behind the tractor-trailer was struck by debris from the crash. That driver was not injured.  Deputies say a preliminary investigation determined that the vehicle driven by Cronkright crossed the center line into the oncoming lane of traffic and struck the front of the trailer.  The crash remains under investigation by the Baraga County Sheriff’s Office.