10/16/2025

ASHLAND - An Ashland-based nonprofit, the Burke Center for Ecosystem Research, has successfully rerouted a 500-foot section of North Fish Creek near Ino, to combat Lake Superior’s largest source of sediment. The project moved the waterway 50 yards from an eroding bluff, aiming to reduce sediment by 2,800 tons annually, preventing that material from eventually reaching Chequamegon Bay, where the City of Ashland draws its drinking water and improving trout habitat. The project, the fifth and largest on Fish Creek since 2018, contributes to the Burke Center’s long-term sediment reduction goal, with plans for an even larger downstream project.

10/16/2025

LAC DU FLAMBEAU - No injuries have been reported after a fire at the Lac du Flambeau tribal garage yesterday morning.  The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians made a Facebook post just after 7am yesterday that the garage was on fire.  The Lac Du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians Facebook page reporting the building was a total loss.  The Tribe saying that until further notice the Tribal Garage/Roads Department will be closed. This includes Transit and Auto Maintenance!  No other information has been released.

10/16/2025

HURLEY – Last night the Hurley Fire Department hosted an extrication training given by instructors from Jefferson Fire and Safety from Middleton, Wi. The training included modern tactics to keep pace with the always evolving automotive industry and included training to safely perform extrication of car accident victims when the need arises.  Also participating in the event were members of Kimball and Ironwood Township volunteer fire departments.  Ramme’s Auto Salvage provided junk cars for the training.  The Hurley fire department also thanking everyone that continually supports their fund-raising events which helps provide the funding for these training events.