10/16/2026

N. WISCONSIN – Remember the plane crash into a lake near Wausau back on September 12^th that was carrying Republican candidate for Governor Tom Tiffany.  According to the National Transportation Safety Board report, the cause of that crash was pilot error.  The NTSB report released Tuesday says the pilot delayed switching fuel tanks and did not turn on the electric fuel boost pump.  The plane lost engine power before crashing into Lake Wausau.  Tiffany and the pilot Leonard Boltz suffered only minor injuries.

10/16/2026

WINTER, WIS – The Winter School District, in Northern Wisconsin, is at risk of losing its only pre-K through 12th grade public school.  The Winter School District failed to pass a $2 million referendum in April.  November 3^rd voters will decide on a $1.5 million referendum which the school district refers to as their last shot at securing funding.  If voters say no school officials say the district as at risk of closing.  If the Winter School District closes the nearest schools are at least a 40 minute drive away for students to either attend classes in Ladysmith, Hayward or Park Falls. 

10/16/2026

BESSEMER - The City of Bessemer's Planning Commission has one more "mini" survey they are asking residents to complete. The planning commission would like to hear more about topics such as blight, business promotion and tourism promotion.  We have a link to that survey on our website and Facebook Page. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/pWZZ77pX9D