EXTREME HEAT WARNING

IRONWOOD – Records were set across the U.P. and Northern Wisconsin yesterday for high temperatures.  The official High temperature yesterday in Ironwood was 99 degrees with Bessemer hitting 100 degrees yesterday afternoon before temperatures dropped into the 70s overnight across the region breaking records for highest low temperatures.  An EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...for most of our listening area.  Temperatures expected back into the mid-90s today with a heat index values between 98 and 105.  Some relief tomorrow with highs in the Mid 80’s with lower humidity levels and comfortable weather conditions near normal in the mid to upper 70s Thursday through the weekend.  We could see smoke from wildfires to our Northwest lead to unhealthy air quality later this week and this weekend. 

7/14/2026

IRONWOOD - Gasoline prices in Michigan have dropped 1 cent since last week, averaging $3.95 a gallon. That is 28 cents less than a month ago and 67 cents higher compared to the same time in 2025, according to AAA.  The national price as of yesterday was at $3.82, a 10-cent increase since last week, snapping eight straight weeks of declines.  Over the last week Ironwood prices increased to $3.88 from $3.65 a week ago.  Around the region Ontonagon prices at $3.93, Mellen $3.65, Park Falls, Glidden and Ashland at $3.60, Lowest price we could find in the region was Hurley with prices at $3.50,

7/14/2026

BOULDER JUNCTION - Drivers entering Boulder Junction are once again being welcomed by a refreshed Marty the Musky. The iconic fiberglass landmark, symbolizing the community’s title as the Musky Capital of the World, was recently refreshed with a new paint job courtesy of Northwoods artist Natalie Watland. After years of fading from the elements, Watland gave Marty the look of a tiger musky with vibrant green, yellow, and red colors. The project took about three days to complete, and she expects the new paint to last at least 10 years.