1/12/2026

IRONWOOD – Ironwood gas prices have been fluctuating over the past week with the state average price starting the week higher.  Michigan drivers are paying 11 cents more this week compared to last week, which puts the state average at $2.81. Despite the increase, that price is still 23 cents less than this time last year.  Michigan now sits one cent higher than the national average, which is $2.80 for a gallon of regular unleaded gas. In the U.P. The lowest average is in Menominee County at $2.56 per gallon. The highest is in Mackinac County at $3.07 Ironwood gas prices this morning range from $2.73 to $2.89 per gallon. 

1/12/2026

THREE LAKES, Wis.— There was A large police presence at a Three Lakes home Thursday night. The Three Lakes Police Department, Oneida County Sheriff’s Office and Vilas County Sheriff's Office responded to the home for a report of possible homicide that was just before 5pm Thursday.  No one was harmed. Law enforcement was able to make contact with the reported victim who did choose to remain at the location despite her request for law enforcement to assist, according to a press release.  The incident remains under investigation by the Three Lakes Police Department.  No names were released, no reports of any arrests. 

1/12/2026

UPPER MICHIGAN - Michigan’s flu activity hit “very high” levels, mirroring a national surge with “record-setting” hospital volumes. Michigan’s flu-like visits at 11.3% exceeded the national average at 8.2%. Hospitalizations are rising nationwide, driven by Influenza A (H3N2), especially among seniors and young children. Nationally, estimates project at least 11 million illnesses, 120,000 hospitalizations, and 5,000 deaths, including nine children, though Michigan has reported no pediatric flu deaths. COVID-19 and RSV also showed small increases. Doctors emphasize vaccination, hand hygiene, covering coughs, and staying home when sick. As of the end of December, only 24% of Michiganders had the flu shot and 8.3% had the latest COVID-19 booster.