5/18/2026

VILAS COUNTY - A St. Germain man charged in connection with a deadly motorcycle crash in Lac du Flambeau has pleaded not guilty and been bound over for trial. Twenty-year-old Chandler Savel faces a negligent homicide charge stemming from an October head-on crash involving two motorcycles that killed 20-year-old Peter Postema of Manitowish Waters. Another person was also injured. Savel waived his preliminary hearing on Thursday in Vilas County Court. He’s scheduled to return to court for a pre-trial hearing on December 9.

5/18/2026

IRONWOOD - The Gogebic-Iron County Airport Board says Denver Air Connection plans to re-bid next year to continue serving the airport. While no route changes are planned now, officials discussed possible future destinations if passenger numbers decline, including replacing Minneapolis flights with service to Detroit. Airport Manager Jeremy Busch also said a proposed hangar installation could cost about $650,000, not including plumbing, electrical, or HVAC work. Busch added that the airport’s new flight schedule has had no delays since May 1, and the board welcomed longtime pilot Steve Finco as a new member.

5/18/2026

UPPER MICHIGAN / N. WISCONSIN - Michigan drivers can expect to see higher gas prices as we head into what’s expected to be a busy Memorial Day weekend.  Gas prices in Michigan are up 11 cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $4.84 per gallon for regular unleaded.  The lowest price is in Delta County at $4.42 per gallon. The highest can be found in Chippewa County at $5.01.  Ironwood prices at $4.71 this morning.  Watersmeet $4.69, Bergland $4.65, Ashland $4.35, Mercer $4.49, Minocqua $4.64, Glidden 4.67, The lowest price we could find was in Mellen at $4.29 a gallon as of this morning.