6/01/2026

IRONWOOD -  Michigan gas prices are still elevated, but an AAA survey shows a steep drop since last week.  The current average gas price in Michigan is $4.38 per gallon of regular unleaded gas. This is 27 cents cheaper than last week, though still $1.28 more than this time last year.  In the U.P the highest gas prices are in Mackinac County at $4.90, the lowest is in Menominee County at $3.97.  Ironwood prices at $4.45, Ontonagon at $4.78, Bergland has the lost price in the Western U.P at $4.05 a gallon.  Around Northern Wisconsin Ashland and Mercer prices at $4.19, Mellen $4.39, Minocqua, $4.28, Glidden $3.90, with the lowest gas price we could find was once again in Park Falls $3.88 a gallon. 

6/01/2026

IRONWOOD – Spectrum Carnival will bring 16 rides to this years Gogebic County Fair the most the Fair has seen in years.  Rides will including an extreme swing, sky drop, and Eurowheel Ferris wheel. All rides passed state inspection with no issues, and admission will be $5 without rides or $20 with ride access. The fair board also approved a $200 summer practice fee for the Stateline Drill Team and confirmed the group will perform again this year. Additional updates included fairground infrastructure improvements, online payment options, and a June 8 deadline for fair advertising and vendor applications.

5/29/2026

N. WISCONSIN - Near-critical fire weather conditions are forecast this afternoon and evening for most of the U.P and for Iron, Ashland, and Bayfield Counties in Northern Wisconsin.  Near-critical fire weather conditions due to low RH values will persist through early next week.