1/08/2026

IRONWOOD - A low pressure system will move through the Great Lakes tonight, resulting in rain, sleet and freezing rain transitioning to snow tonight, then another low-pressure system will impact the region Saturday afternoon into Saturday night. Still a lot of Uncertainty about when and how this system will impact the region and how much snow will ultimately fall across the region.

1/07/2026

IRONWOOD - Aspirus Upper Peninsula pharmacies launched the Medication Deactivation Bag Program at its Ironwood, Ontonagon, Houghton, Laurium, locations.

Offering families a safe and convenient way to dispose of unused or expired medications. The supplies were sourced through the University of Michigan’s OPEN Program. Proper disposal prevents accidental ingestion, reduces overdose risk, limits misuse, and protects the environment.  The free bags can be picked up at any participating pharmacy.

1/07/2026

ESCANABA – A school bus carrying the Escanaba’s girls’ basketball team flipped on its side on M-553 last night in the central U.P..  Two girls on the bus went to a Marquette hospital just for precaution as they had some bumps and bruises otherwise there were no injuries.  The Bus hit some ice on the road before hitting the ditch and flipping over on its side.