10/16/2025

HARSHAW — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) held a public involvement meeting Tuesday at the Northwoods Community Elementary School for plans for a new roundabout at the intersection of County Road K and Highway 51 intersection just south of Minocqua.  The intersection has seen many collisions over the past five years.  The roundabout project is expected to begin in early 2026. Construction for the roundabout is expected to be completed in 2027.  Right now the intersection is a 2 way stop with traffic on highway 51 not stopping. 

10/16/2025

UPPER MICHIGAN - Two Michigan ski resorts, ABR Ski Trails in Ironwood and Mount Bohemia in Lac La Belle, are again nominated for national awards by USA Today and 10Best, after securing top ten spots last year. Public voting is now open to help them reach number one. ABR Ski Trails, a 30-year-old Nordic skiing center in Michigan’s Big Snow Country, is nominated for best cross-country ski resort. It offers over 60 miles of cross-country and 10 miles of snowshoe trails on 1,100 acres along the Montreal River. Mount Bohemia is a contender for best overall ski resort, known for its deep powder, long runs, and 900-foot vertical drop, benefiting from over 270 inches of lake-effect snow annually. It also features an on-site Nordic spa. Go to https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-ski-resort/ to vote. Voting concludes at noon on November 10.

10/15/2025

ASHLAND – An Ashland Man to Stand Trial for Drug Trafficking. Joseph Childs, 42, an Ashland man, faces felony charges after a drug bust earlier this year led to his arrest. Childs is accused of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and maintaining a drug trafficking location. If convicted, Childs could face up to 28 years in prison. Law enforcement surveilled Childs’ apartment in Ashland for several months, suspecting it was used for illegal drug activities. On March 18, officers searched the apartment, finding drug paraphernalia in every room. In one bedroom, they discovered several baggies containing approximately 14 grams of a white powder, which tested positive for fentanyl, along with roughly four grams of suspected THC. Childs was arrested that day, along with several other individuals. Childs pleaded not guilty to both charges in August and recently declined a plea offer, opting instead for a trial. His court date is set for March 26.