1/09/2026

IRONWOOD – It’s SISU Race Weekend in Ironwood! Almost 700 racers and their support crew are coming to the City of Ironwood for tomorrow’s SISU Ski Fest. As you may remember from previous races, this race will result in numerous road and street closures around the local area from 6AM to approximately 3PM tomorrow depending on location.  We have a map of the roads that will be closed on our Facebook page. 

1/09/2026

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin man accused of killing his parents and stealing their money to fund his plan to assassinate President Donald Trump has pleaded guilty to homicide. Eighteen-year-old Nikita Casap pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree intentional homicide Thursday in Waukesha County. Prosecutors dropped multiple other charges, including two counts of hiding a corpse and theft.  Prosecutors say Casap wanted to spur governmental collapse by killing Trump and possibly Vice President JD Vance.

1/09/2026

MICHIGAN (AP) - Michigan's electric vehicle owners are facing a significant increase in registration fees, making them the highest in the nation. The change is part of a road funding package passed last fall, which critics say unfairly targets EV drivers. Proponents argue it ensures EV owners contribute to road maintenance. The fees for light-duty EVs are rising from $160 to $267, and for plug-in hybrids from $60 to $113. Efforts to reverse the fee hike are unlikely to succeed. The increase is part of a broader plan to generate more road funding, but some argue it’s still not enough to fix Michigan’s poorly maintained roads.