10/29/2026

IRONWOOD - The Gogebic Community College Board of Trustees heard the 2025-26 College draft audit report from Rehmann Robson LLC of Lower Michigan at their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday. Stephanie Innes-Kitto, GCC Finance Director say “While the final audit report has not yet been issued, Rehmann presented and expects that the College will receive an unmodified opinion on its financial statements upon finalization. This is the highest-level of assurance (clean opinion) that can be placed on the financial statements based on the audit.” Also during the meeting the 2026-2027 Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams were introduced along with the head coaches, Denver Sharrow and Ward Helakoski.  The college has reopened the application phase of the Dean of Students search.

10/29/2026

N. WISCONSIN - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced the preliminary results for the 2026 bear season.  This fall, bear hunters harvested 4,275 bears during the 35-day season, slightly above the overall harvest target of 4,160 bears.  Hunter success rates were above average in Zones A and D this year which includes most of Northern and Northwest Wisconsin.  The DNR saying harvest level remains consistent with the current management objective of bear population reduction for the state.  The 2026 bear season ran from Sept. 15 to Oct. 13. A total of 15,245 bear hunting licenses were awarded to hunters through the license lottery system.

10/29/2026

WISCONSIN - A Marquette Law School Poll showing Democratic candidate David Crowley has gained ground in the Wisconsin race for Governor since last month.  The poll shows that among registered voters; Crowley leads with 47% over Republican Tom Tiffany at 44% with a 4.3% margin of error.  Among likely voters, Crowley’s lead widens at 51% over Tiffany who has 44% with the margin of error at 4.7%.  The poll was conducted Oct. 14 through Oct. 22.  Turnout and independent voters will play key deciding roles in this race on Election Day Tuesday.