10/21/2026

N. WISCONSIN - Democratic candidate for the 7th Congressional District Fred Clark, a former member of the DNR board, says he would like wolves to be delisted. Currently wolves are on the Endangered Species List, but Clark says the population has recovered and meets the criteria to be delisted.  The euthanization of nine wolves by the Department of Natural Resources in Northern Price County last month is raising the issue of delisting them.  The DNR’s most recent report shows more than 1,100 gray wolves in the state across 321 packs.

10/21/2026

UPPER MICHIGAN -  A Bridge Michigan analysis reveals that nearly 1-in-10 local elected positions in Michigan could remain vacant due to a lack of candidates. This affects over 5,400 positions on the ballot for November 3. The vacancies are widespread but hit rural areas hardest, with school board positions being the most unfilled. Local boards can appoint individuals to vacant positions after elections, but if they can't, the vacancies return to the ballot. Experts say this is a growing problem nationwide, with 10,000 open seats lacking candidates in 2024. The issue stems from low pay and increasing distrust in government.

10/20/2026

GOGEBIC COUNTY - Yesterday was the last day to register to vote online or via mail. Persons registering to vote now through Election Day, must provide proof of residency to be eligible to vote in the November 3, 2026, Election. Early in person voting begins Saturday at 8:30 a.m. in Gogebic County.  We have more details on our Facebook Page.