5/29/2026

IRONWOOD - The Ironwood Carnegie Library will host an open house today, starting with a welcome presentation, luncheon, and tours beginning at 11:30 a.m., with visiting hours to follow from 1 to 5 to showcase the new children’s addition. The project began in 2024 with a $750,000 state grant and additional support through a Friends of the Library fundraising campaign. Designed to match the historic building, the new woodland-themed space features children’s media and playful furnishings that have already earned approval from local students.

5/28/2026

VILAS COUNTY - Authorities report they’ve identified 64-year-old Eric Raymond Powell of Saint Germain as the motorcyclist killed in a Memorial Day crash near Eagle River. The Wisconsin State Patrol says Powell crossed the centerline on State Highway 155 and collided head-on with a southbound Toyota RAV4 driven by 39-year-old Eric Peterson Aldor. Powell died at the scene, while Aldor suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital in Minocqua. The crash happened Monday evening in Vilas County, and the Wisconsin State Patrol continues to investigate.

5/28/2026

ONTONAGON - A 36-year-old Brent Mayer of Bruce Crossing will serve a minimum of 22 years in prison after he was sentenced on child sexually abusive material charges in Ontonagon County.  The Michigan State Police Computer Crimes Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, sentenced Mayer to at least 22 years in prison, with a maximum sentence of 37.5 years on separate charges that include possession of sexually abusive material - aggravated, child sexually abusive activity - aggravated and using a computer to commit a crime.  Mayer was convicted on 16 felony counts on April 9 following a jury trial in the 32nd Circuit Court of Ontonagon County. He was served with a habitual offender - 2nd offense notice, which increased the penalties of the conviction.  He was arraigned in May 2025 following an investigation by the MSP, which revealed that Mayer was viewing files of sexually abusive material online. A search of his residence resulted in the seizure of digital evidence.