10/14/2026

GOGEBIC COUNTY / U.P.  – Firefighting efforts continue in Gogebic County.  The 300-acre Black River Fire in this is the one south of Wakefield in a densely forested area is now 50% contained. The U.S. Forest Service says aerial resources will continue to be utilized today as needed.  Around the U.P. the other big fires are the Ridge Fire which covers 450 acres in Negaunee Township is 20% contained and the Craig Lake Fire in Baraga County has burning at 568 acres, is also at 20% contained.  Recent rain wet and humid conditions helping fire crews battle the fires.  More rain is expected to move into the region tomorrow and Friday.  Cause of the fires are under investigation.  There are currently no evacuations and no threats to structures.

10/14/2026

IRON / ASHLAND COUNTIES - Wisconsin’s Department of Natural Resources has issued Enbridge a notice of violation over alleged environmental violations in Iron and Ashland counties. The October 13 notice cites construction of a Line 5 reroute and an unpermitted bypass around the Saxon spill site. Alleged violations include sediment discharges, unauthorized wetland and waterway impacts, and failures to meet endangered species and air quality requirements. The DNR could refer the case to the state Department of Justice for prosecution. Enbridge says it’s reviewing the notice and has worked closely with the DNR on the project and spill response.

10/14/2026

IRONWOOD / U.P. - Michigan’s No Kings movement is shifting from protests to voter mobilization, with 78 rallies and community events planned Saturday to encourage early voting ahead of the November 3 election. Upper Peninsula events include Ironwood, Hancock, Marquette, Iron Mountain, Escanaba and Manistique. Organizers say the nationwide effort will focus on voter registration and helping residents understand their voting options, without endorsing candidates. Statewide early in-person voting runs October 24 through November 1, with some communities starting earlier. Organizers say the goal is turning protest into political participation.